Mastercard Foundation and UNHCR Launch $300M Partnership to Transform Education and Livelihoods for African Refugees Nairobi, Kenya – April 29, 2025 – The Mastercard Foundation has announced a groundbreaking $300 million partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, aimed at empowering over 500,000 young refugees and displaced individuals across AfricaContinue Reading
DRC Ministry of Finance Urges 11,717 Businesses to Settle Tax Obligations by May 5 Kinshasa, April 28, 2025 – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Finance has issued a stern warning to 11,717 economic operators, directing them to regularize their tax payments by May 5, 2025. The announcement wasContinue Reading
Urgent Call to Accelerate Malaria Vaccine Rollout in Africa on World Malaria Day LUSAKA, Zambia – On World Malaria Day, observed annually on 25 April, advocacy organization 1Day Africa has raised concerns over the sluggish distribution of the malaria vaccine across the continent. Despite the promising potential of the R21Continue Reading
Africa Bears 94% of Global Malaria Burden as Cases Rise, WHO Report Reveals OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Africa continues to shoulder the world’s heaviest malaria burden, accounting for 94% of global cases according to the WHO World Malaria Report 2024. The disease remains concentrated in 11 African nations, demanding urgentContinue Reading
Maniema Resolves Teacher Salary Delays and Abolishes Illegal Deductions Education Minister Announces Progress After Provincial Tour Kindu, DR Congo – Marungu Useni Kadjol, the Provincial Minister of Education for Maniema, declared on April 22 that long-standing delays in teacher salary payments have been resolved across the province. The minister alsoContinue Reading
Pope Francis Passes Away: Cardinal Farrell Pays Tribute Vatican City – With profound sorrow, Cardinal Farrell announced the passing of Pope Francis earlier today at 7:35 a.m. The Holy Father, who dedicated his life to serving the Lord and the Church, leaves behind a legacy of compassion and unwavering faith.Continue Reading
Mobutu Sese Seko: Assessing the Legacy of Congo’s Longest-Serving Leader Wina Lokondo, author and political analyst A Controversial Yet Transformative Presidency The mention of Mobutu Sese Seko’s name continues to evoke strong reactions in Congolese political discourse. While critics focus on his authoritarian rule, an objective analysis of his firstContinue Reading