May 23
Ghana: FAO Holds Policy Dialogue On Gender Equality, Empowering Women
Ghanaian Times
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has organised a two-day policy dialogue in Koforidua with focus on promoting gender equality and empowering women… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Reviews LEAP Payment to Reduce Implementation Cost
Ghanaian Times
The government is to review the payment strategy under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, to reduce cost of implementing the scheme, and ensure value for… Read more »
May 22
Mauritania: Mauritians' Dissatisfaction With Leaders Mirrors Distrust, Perceived Corruption, Economic Strain [press release]
Afrobarometer
Fewer than half of Mauritians approve of the way the prime minister, president, and National Assembly members have done their jobs. Read more »
Ghana: NDPC Holds Multi-Stakeholder Capacity Building On Policy Coherence
GhanaToday
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has organized a one-day multi-stakeholder capacity-building initiative workshop on policy coherence in the implementation of the… Read more »
Ghana: 16 District Assemblies Receive Motor Bikes Under the GPSNP
GhanaToday
Twenty-Eight motorbikes have been presented to 16 District Assemblies in the Northern, Oti and Savanna Regions for effective monitoring and supervision of government projects. Read more »
May 20
Ghana: 26 MSMEs Undergo Business Training, Coaching Loop in Wa
Ghanaian Times
The Market Oriented Agriculture Programme (MOAP-NW) under the Ghana Agricultural Programme (EU-GAP) has graduated 26 Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) business… Read more »
May 19
Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Stalled Progress On Health-Related Sustainable Development Goals
WHO
WHO is releasing the 2023 edition of its annual World Health Statistics report with new figures on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and the latest statistics on progress towards the… Read more »
Liberia: President Weah Launches Ꞓ9 Million Informal Sector Economic Recovery Program
New Republic
People from the informal sector of Liberia have all reasons to smile because Liberian President, President George has launched what is named and stayed: " Recovery of Economic… Read more »
May 18
Liberia: 'Our Cries Are Over' - Citizens of Mont. District Three Petition Patrick Komoyan
FrontPageAfrica
Scores of Residents in Montaerrado County District Number Three have sent out a sudden signal about their readiness to take steps in addressing their six-year grievances, which… Read more »
Malawi: Climate Change 'Making Life Worse' in Malawi - Citizens Demand Action From All Stakeholders
Afrobarometer
Majority urge immediate steps, even if they're expensive. Read more »
Liberia: EDTP Hosts 'Business Talk' to Empower Liberian Businesswomen
FrontPageAfrica
The Economic Development Training Program (EDTP) organized a one-day workshop aimed at empowering Liberian businesswomen, who are engaged into small and medium-scale businesses. Read more »
Uganda: Mayiga Praises Museveni for Uplifting Youth With Programmes
Nile Post
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has praised President Museveni for initiating life changing skilling initiatives among the youth. Read more »
May 17
South Africa: Treasury's 'Bounce Back' Measures to Help Households With Solar
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury will in the coming weeks introduce Bounce Back measures to assist with the rollout of rooftop solar for households to encourage electricity generation and expand… Read more »
May 16
Liberia: GOL Partners With Afreximbank to Empower Local SMEs
New Dawn
Liberian Deputy Commerce Minister Wilfred S. Bangura has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with AfreximBank to bolster the growth and prosperity of local small and… Read more »
Uganda: MC Ollo's Youth Empowerment Journey Continues Through Now-Famed 'Hi-Skool Kiromo'
Nile Post
MC Ollo, the energetic presenter of NBS Youth Voice, rapper, MC, and events host, once again triumphed as he hosted another thrilling episode of Hi-Skool Kiromo. Read more »
May 15
Gambia: Gambians Protest High Water, Electricity Tariffs
The Point
Team Gom Sa Bopa on Saturday staged a protest against the recent water and electricity tariff increment by the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC). Read more »
May 12
Ghana: 75 La Dade Kotopon Municipality Residents Acquire Vocational Skills
Ghanaian Times
About 75 residents at the La Dade Kotopon municipality in the Greater Accra Region have benefitted from various vocational training programmes to enable them to lead independent… Read more »
Ghana: Ho MCE Calls for Private Public Partnership in Youth Devt
Ghanaian Times
The Ho Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Divine R.K Bosson, has called for effective private-public partnership (PPP) to develop the potentials of the youth in the municipality,… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Commends KCB, GIZ for Shs6bn Vocational Skills Training Program
Nile Post
Government has commended KCB Uganda and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) for their shs6 billion Twekozese program that helps boost Uganda's skills development agenda. Read more »
May 11
Africa: Why the Climate Crisis Matters - A Call to Action [opinion]
allAfrica
It's no secret that our planet is facing a climate crisis. Read more »
Gambia: Bakau Dev't Committee Raises Over D5 Million for Community Service
The Point
The executive of the Bakau Development Committee on 30 April 2023 disclosed that the committee has been able to recently raise over D5 million for community development. Read more »
Gambia: GRA, Nick to Roll Out Vital Single Window System in Gambia
The Point
The Gambia Revenue Authority and Nick TC Scan Gambia Limited are set to implement an optimal digital Single Window System in The Gambia to reduce impediments to and accelerate… Read more »
Africa: Why Unity in Africa Can Be Beneficial for Development? [analysis]
The Point
When it comes to development, Africa still has a long way to go. While there have been positive and impactful strides towards development, it is still the beginning. Read more »
Ghana: Defend Underprivileged Members of Society, Not State Employers... Attorney-General
Ghanaian Times
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has advised the Public Defenders Division of the Legal Aid Commission to defend the underprivileged members of… Read more »
Ghana: Establish Partnerships With Donor Agencies for Transformative Development ...CSOs Urged
Ghanaian Times
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have been urged to establish relationships and partnerships with donor or funding agencies and other organisations to ensure transformative… Read more »