COMESA Week in Ethiopia: Strengthening Regional Integration Through Value Chains Key Stakeholders Gather to Accelerate Economic Growth Chief Executive Officers and representatives from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 2nd Awareness Forum. This two-day event aims to enhance visibilityContinue Reading
Honoring Midwives: The Lifeline of Maternal and Newborn Health in Africa Message from WHO Acting Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu On International Day of the Midwife, we celebrate the indispensable role of midwives across Africa—frontline heroes safeguarding maternal and newborn health while serving as critical responders in everyContinue Reading
ECOWAS Plans Mentoring Network to Connect West African Youth with Entrepreneurs Accra, Ghana – April 30, 2025 ECOWAS Addresses Youth Unemployment Through Human Capital Development The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is developing a mentoring and apprenticeship network to link young West Africans with entrepreneurs across the continent.Continue Reading
ECOWAS Strengthens JARP-WG to Combat Security and Stability Challenges in West Africa Date: 30 Apr, 2025 Addressing Human Security Threats in the ECOWAS Region Terrorism, violent extremism, conflict, transnational organized crime, climate change, epidemics, poverty, inequality, and unconstitutional changes of government pose significant threats to human security and stability inContinue Reading
ECOWAS Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Creative Workshops for Benin Students Published: April 29, 2025 Empowering Youth Through Art and Education The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marked its 50th anniversary in Benin with a series of innovative creative and educational workshops. Held from April 11-14, 2025 at CollègeContinue Reading
South Sudan Celebrates African Vaccination Week 2025 with New Vaccine Introductions Proud Mother Advocates for Immunization as Key to Family Health Juba, South Sudan – Mrs. Lavina Mariba, a 32-year-old resident of Juba, proudly celebrated the launch of African Vaccination Week 2025 with her family fully vaccinated. “All my childrenContinue Reading
COMESA Invites Proposals for Salary Survey Consultancy The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is seeking eligible firms to submit technical and financial proposals for conducting a Salary Survey for the COMESA Secretariat. The procurement is under Contract Reference Number CS/ADMN/PROC/25-05-002/SM/nc. Key Submission Requirements Consultants must adhere toContinue Reading
UN Special Representative Concludes Working Visit to Ghana, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Peace Key Discussions on Peace and Security Held in Accra Dakar, 17 April 2025 – Leonardo Santos Simão, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the SahelContinue Reading
