(MENAFN) WHO and UNICEF delivered 1.1 million cholera vaccine doses Thursday to Chad's government as the deadly outbreak continues claiming lives across the Central African nation. Mahamat Hamit Ahmat, Deputy General Secretary in the Ministry of...
In 2024, the ICRC and its Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners facilitated 755 family reunifications on the continent and provided definitive news of the whereabouts of loved ones to 5,083 families. Despite these positive results, the...
USCD President, Rollan Roberts, led the delegation for the historic mineral, energy, and peacebuilding agreement that brings lasting peace through prosperity. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The U.S. Center...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX: ELD) (NYSE: EGO) (“Eldorado” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Christian Milau will be joining the Company as President, effective September...
(MENAFN) In the capital city of N'Djamena, a criminal court handed down a 20-year prison sentence to former Chadian Prime Minister Succes Masra on Saturday. He was convicted of inciting public hatred and hostility, according to the court’s ruling....
(MENAFN) Starting later this month, citizens of Zambia and Malawi applying for certain US visas will need to pay bonds as high as $15,000, the US State Department announced Tuesday. This requirement is part of a new 12-month pilot program...
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIGHLIGHTS Ore Reserves Estimate Upgrade 33% increase in DSO (Direct Shipping Ore) grade Ore Reserves at Minim Martap to 144DMt of ore at 51.2% Al2O3 and 1.7% SiO2 over 20 year mine life High...
(MENAFN) Niger’s military announced on Thursday that its forces have killed Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, a senior leader of the Boko Haram jihadist group. The operation took place on Shilawa Island in Niger’s Diffa region, part of the...
(MENAFN) Soldiers from Niger’s military have killed a prominent leader of the Boko Haram jihadist faction, the West African nation's armed forces declared on Thursday. The "notorious" Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, was taken out during a...
(MENAFN) Former Chadian Prime Minister Succes Masra was handed a 20-year prison sentence on Saturday after a criminal court in the capital convicted him of inciting public hatred and hostility, marking a dramatic turn for the once-exiled...
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has led 21 others to Chad for matchday seven of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Ghanaian contingent departed Kotoka International Airport in Accra at exactly 3:20 pm and touched down at the Hassan Djamous...
As Africa eyes the vast promise of the $3.3 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a bold Pan-African campaign is demanding visa-free travel across the continent to unlock trade, tourism, and job creation for its 1.4 billion...
Human rights defenders welcome the decision by the Central African Republic, which becomes the 46th African country to commit to promoting women’s rights. As part of an initiative to promote gender equality, the Central African Republic officially...
Black Stars will depart Accra for N’Djamena on Tuesday, September 2, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad. Ghana opened camp on Monday, with twelve players participating in the first training session, held at the Accra Sports...
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to delivering flagship infrastructure under the Belt and Road Initiative, describing it as "national assets to serve every Nigerian". In an update issued on Monday,...
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has slashed $5,000 (GHC58,000) originally earmarked for fuelling the Black Stars’ team bus from its expenditure plan. Sports Minister Kofi Adams disclosed the adjustment during a press briefing in Accra on...
By: Kwame Bediako The Government of Ghana have given the green light to a budget of $856,890 out of the $1,239,090 initially requested for the Ghana Black Stars’ upcoming match against Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This funding...
The analysis shows that Africa’s solar panel imports set a new record in the 12 months to June 2025, reaching 15 GW – a 60% increase on the 9.4 GW imported in the preceding 12 months. The last time imports surged was in 2023, when South Africa...
Minister for Sports & Recreation, Kofi Adams, has moved to clarify the Ministry’s stance on funding supporters for the Black Stars during international assignments. His comments come in the wake of growing debate about whether government resources...
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced a significant cut in the budget for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad in Ndjamena. The initial estimated budget of $1,239,090 has been reduced to $841,290 following a review of...
