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15 Sep

International Trade Centre Backs Coffee Revival in Ghana, Asili Coffee Leads Efforts

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaCoffee, Ghana

In the rolling hills of the Akuapem Ridge in Ghana, a quiet revolution is underway, led by John Nana Addo Francois and his company, Asili Coffee. Asili Coffee is spearheading a movement to boost national coffee production and consumption, reshaping rural development in a country traditionally known for its cocoa. John’s efforts are part of the ACP Business-Friendly programme, funded by the European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) States. The initiative, implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) through its Alliances for Action, aims to strengthen Ghana’s coffee industry, with the Akuapem Ridge positioned to…

15 Sep

Richard Crowder Appointed Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaBritish, Sudan, United Kingdom

The British government has appointed Richard Crowder as the new Head of the British Office in Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan, succeeding Giles Lever. Crowder brings a wealth of diplomatic experience from his 20-year career in the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), including key postings in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Crowder took up his appointment as Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan in January 2017, handling complex diplomatic relations in the region until 2020. Prior to that, he led the EU Referendum Unit at the FCO during the historic Brexit vote. His previous assignments included postings in Moscow…

15 Sep

WHO to support flood-displaced persons in Borno State, Nigeria

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaNigeria

Following the devastating severe flash flooding that displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage across several communities in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, the World Health Organisation Respentative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has pledged the organisation's support unwavering support to the affected people. During the visit to Maiduguri, Dr Mulombo visited the Governor of the state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, the Government officials at the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation & Resettlement, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Internal Persons Displaced Camps (IDPs) where he reaffirmed WHO's commitment to supporting…

14 Sep

37 Sentenced to Death in DR Congo for Alleged Coup Attempt, Including Three Americans

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaDRC

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced 37 people to death on Friday, including three Americans, over an alleged coup attempt. Among those sentenced were also a Belgian, Briton, and Canadian, all naturalized Congolese. The trial, which began in early June, concluded with the harshest penalties as the court president, Freddy Ehume, read out the verdicts in Kinshasa. Defendants, dressed in prison uniforms, sat in silence as the death sentences were announced. The accused were found guilty of charges including criminal association, attack, and terrorism. Fourteen individuals were acquitted due to lack of evidence connecting them to…

14 Sep

Zimbabwe to Cull 200 Elephants Amid Drought and Overpopulation Crisis

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaElephant, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it battles a severe drought and a rising elephant population, the country's wildlife authority announced on Friday. Environment Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu confirmed that Zimbabwe has more elephants than its ecosystems can support, leading to human-animal conflicts, particularly in Hwange National Park. With an elephant population of around 100,000, Zimbabwe has the second-largest population globally, after Botswana. Hwange alone houses 65,000 elephants, far exceeding its capacity. The country last conducted an elephant cull in 1988. The decision has drawn criticism, particularly from conservationists like Farai Maguwu, who urged the government to explore eco-friendly methods that…

08 Sep

Sudanese mother suffers tragedy before perilous escape to Libya

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaSudan

Tahani Hamid, 35, remembers her former life as a housewife in Sudan’s Darfur region as peaceful and happy, caring for her three young children and preparing meals for them and her husband, a local policeman. But as rivalry between two Sudanese military factions erupted into full-blown conflict in April last year, a series of calamities shattered that tranquil life, changing it forever. In the weeks before the outbreak of the conflict, armed skirmishes broke out in their neighbourhood in Neyala and a stray bullet pierced the metal roof of their mud-brick house, hitting Hamid just above the left elbow. She…

08 Sep

IAEA Completes Safety Review of Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaIAEA, South Africa

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts concluded a comprehensive review of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant's long-term operational safety today. This Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation (SALTO) follow-up mission, conducted from September 3 to 6, was requested by Eskom, the plant's operator. Koeberg, located about 30 kilometers north of Cape Town, South Africa, is the continent’s only commercial nuclear power station. Since its Units 1 and 2 began operation in 1984 and 1985, respectively, the plant has been pivotal in supplying roughly 5% of South Africa’s electricity and reducing reliance on coal. Koeberg’s Unit 1 recently…

08 Sep

EU Fisheries Chief to Visit Tanzania for High-Level Blue Economy Talks

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaCharlina Vitcheva, European Union

European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Charlina Vitcheva, will visit Tanzania from September 9 to 11, 2024, to participate in key discussions on sustainable fisheries and the blue economy. The visit will culminate in her attendance at the 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), set to take place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre on September 11. The event is expected to be inaugurated by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Vitcheva’s visit marks another step in strengthening ties between the European Union (EU)…

08 Sep

Less Than Half of Algerians Vote in Presidential Election

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaAbdelmadjid Tebboune, Algeria

Less than half of Algeria's eligible voters cast their ballots in Saturday's presidential election, according to preliminary figures released early Sunday by the country's electoral authority, ANIE. The turnout rate was reported at 48 percent, falling short of incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's hopes for a high voter turnout. Tebboune, 78, is widely expected to win a second term, facing two challengers: moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani, 57, and socialist Youcef Aouchiche, 41. His main challenge, however, was to improve voter participation following the 2019 election, which saw a historic abstention rate of over 60 percent. With more than 24 million Algerians…

31 Aug

President Museveni Appoints Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as New Vice Chancellor of Makerere University

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaCrispus Kiyonga, Makerere University, Yoweri Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, one of Uganda's most prestigious institutions of higher learning. The announcement has been met with warm congratulations from the university's leadership. On behalf of the Makerere University Council, Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kiyonga, stating, "We warmly welcome him to the service of Makerere University." Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment is seen as a significant milestone for the university. Born on January 1, 1952, Dr. Kiyonga brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having held numerous high-profile positions…