ADDIS ABABA-Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) and the African Union Commission (AUC) devised the way out to leverage research and developments to strengthen the regional value chain for commodities. Speaking at the workshop held yesterday, AASTU Research and Technology Transfer Vice President Abraham Debebe (PhD) said the university is working with the AUC […]
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ADDIS ABABA-Ethiopian leather and leather product exporters are looking for the government support to tackle challenges and penetrate the international market. Although the acceptance of Ethiopian leather product in the international market is increasing, the government should provide support to overcome the challenges in the sector, the exporters said. Kabana Design PLC CEO and Co-founder […]
Nimba County — Nimba County District One Representative-Elect, Samuel Brown endorses the re-election bid of President George Weah in the 14 November Runoff election. Rep. Brown told his supporters in Ganta, Nimba County that his decision to support President Weah is based on the level of transformation and development being undertaken across the country by […]
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Liberia: Plot Against Speaker Chambers!
…NEC staff caught on tape A voice recording which suggests admission to an organized anti-electoral plot against the re-election bid of House Speaker, Dr. Bhofal Chambers, as representative of Pleebo Sodoken District, Maryland County, has been openly and widely making rounds in Monrovia. The alleged admittance was purportedly made by an Electoral Supervisor of the […]
Liberia achieved another significant milestone recently in its relentless battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as former practitioners from Nimba County, in northern Liberia, relinquished traditional tools they once used to perform FGM, symbolizing an end to this harmful practice in that part of the region. The ceremony unfolded at the Gbanquoi Vocational and Heritage […]
The Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, on Monday, has again sent into custody the auxiliary nurse, Fisayo Ogedengbe, and Ayobami Sadiq arrested by the police in connection with the controversial death of hip hop artiste, Ilerioluwa Aloba, alias Mohbad. Recall that the nurse who was invited by Mohbad’s friend (Ayobami Sadiq) was alleged to […]
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited and Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) Malawi Limited will on Wednesday launch Automatic Generation Control (AGC) to improve system stability by introducing generation fast response to power demand changes in real time. ESCOM Chief Operations Officer (COO), Maxwell Mulimakwenda said all was set for the launch of AGC in […]
The United States (US) Government, through its Embassy in Malawi, has awarded approximately $225,000 (MWK 262 million) to 18 organizations working in 11 districts across Malawi. The funds have been provided through the U.S. Ambassador’s Special SelfHelp Fund, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Small Grants Fund, and the Julia Taft Fund. […]
Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has disclosed that the Tobacco Bill will be tabled during the forthcoming sitting of parliament. Kawale made the remarks during a press conference to update on the Grower Registration and Licensing exercise for 2023/2024 Tobacco Growing Season. Government and its stakeholders have been reviewing the 2019 Tobacco Bill to align […]
The federal government has revealed that it is targeting an estimated $1.5 billion in additional revenue from investments in equipment globally as it set to unveil the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority The Chairman of ELRA, Saidu Njidda, who announced the unveiling of the agency said the ceremony would be performed by the Minister of Finance […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has challenged Nigerian youths to lead campaigns against climate change and contribute to the growth of the green economy in order to create an environmentally sustainable future. He also advocated for renewable energy, use of electric cars, organic manure, tree planting among others to reduce the challenge of climate change. Obasanjo […]
Inua Advocacy–an organization advocating for refugee rights in Malawi and beyond–submitted to the Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) 37 cases of refugee rights violations “perpetrated by Malawi Police Service (MPS) officers” in the government’s relocation of refugees and asylum seekers to Dzaleka refugee camp. The organization’s Advocacy and Liaison Officer, Matchona Phiri, said this on Sunday […]
With the second amendment list restoring the name of Timipre Sylva on the list, the number of candidates for the Bayelsa State governorship election has become 16. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has re-amended its list of candidates for the Bayelsa State governorship election, restoring the names of Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives […]
Renowned Kenyan boy band Sauti Sol held their last performance together on Saturday, November 4, marking the end of an era for one of Africa’s iconic music groups. They performed in Rwanda on several occasions. The band’s 17-years of making great music together came to an end after their highly anticipated sold-out concert, Sol Fest, […]
The UK delegation said a series of meetings to discuss guidelines on transnational education will be finalised and launched at the end of November. The UK delegation said a series of meetings to discuss guidelines on transnational education will be finalised and launched at the end of November, NUC, Nigerian Universities A delegation from the […]
The court agreed with the judgement of the tribunal and dismissed the appeals filed by Mao Ohuabunwa of the PDP and Nnamdi Orji of LP for lacking merit. The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Monday affirmed the victory of Orji Kalu, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the […]
Nairobi — The impeachment trial of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is set to commence Tuesday at the Senate, marking the beginning of a two-day proceeding. This development follows a Senate decision last week to amend the session hours, allowing for the hearing of the proposed impeachment of the governor. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced that […]
The court sacked the minority whip from the Senate and declared the PDP candidate as the winner of the Abia central district election in February. The Coalition for Social Justice and Good Governance (CSJGG) has called on the president of the Appeal Court to set up a panel to review the judgement that sacked Darlington […]