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SOMALIA: Minister of Information Concludes IMCTC “Peace Journalists” Training Initiative in Mogadishu August 26, 2026.
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 28.08.202628.08.2026

Minister of Information Concludes IMCTC “Peace Journalists” Training Initiative in MogadishuThe Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, H.E. Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, today concluded a four-day training programme in Mogadishu held under the strategic “Peace Journalists” initiative, organised by the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC). The Minister was joined at the closing ceremony by the…

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ERITREA: Call for Reinforced Participation in Eradicating Harmful Practices
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 28.08.202628.08.2026

Barentu, 28 August 2026 – Mr. Gebrehiwet Tekeste, head of healthcare services in the Teseney sub-zone, called on the public to strengthen its participation in efforts to eradicate harmful practices. Underscoring that female genital mutilation and underage marriage are still practised in some areas, Mr. Gebrehiwet said that awareness-raising activities are being conducted in 11 administrative…

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ETHIOPIA:AU Strives for Permanent African Seats at UN Security Council: AU Official.
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 28.08.202628.08.2026

Addis Ababa, August 28, 2026 (ENA) — The African Union Commission (AUC) is working to secure permanent seats for Africa at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), an African Union (AU) official said. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Head of the Governance Architecture and African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA APSA) Secretariat at the…

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Economic | Political

ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Urges BRICS Member States to Invest in Youth Led Digital, Green Growth.
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 25.08.202625.08.2026

Addis Ababa, August 24, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia has called on BRICS member states to establish dedicated funding mechanisms for youth enterprises and increase investment in digital and green technologies to advance youth led economic growth, according to the Ethiopian Embassy in India. The Ethiopian delegation made the call during the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting held…

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ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia Calls for African Unity to Secure Health Sovereignty.
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 25.08.202625.08.2026

Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia’s Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba has called for stronger continental cooperation and collective action to safeguard Africa’s health sovereignty and build resilient health systems. Speaking during a symbolic health walk by participants of the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC76) on…

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ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia’s New Assertiveness: Dialogue, Dams and Strategic Partnerships.
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 24.08.202624.08.2026

August 23, 2026 National Dialogue reaches a historic milestone as Ethiopia reasserts its sovereign right to develop the Abay, while diplomacy, security and strategic partnerships reinforce the country’s growing regional profile. The past week marked a defining chapter for Ethiopia, one shaped by historic political dialogue at home and an increasingly assertive posture on the…

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Cultures | Political

SOUTH AFRICA/CHINA: SABC, Chinese broadcaster JSBC enter into MOU.
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 24.08.202624.08.2026

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Chinese media house, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) to strengthen broadcasting cooperation and promote cultural exchange between South Africa and China. As part of this cooperation, the public broadcaster is televising China Hour, which provides South African audiences with greater insight…

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EGYPT: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Ministers of Education and Higher Education.
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 24.08.202624.08.2026

Today in New Alamein City, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the meeting discussed recent developments with regard to the work of…

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SOUTH AFRICA: Ramaphosa confident ANC will win 2026 local government elections.
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 24.08.202624.08.2026

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident the party will emerge victorious in this year’s local government elections. Ramaphosa says ANC councillors must be visible and live among the communities they serve. He says every ANC-led municipality will develop a localised manifesto and implementation plan addressing specific challenges. The party launched…

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INDONESIA: Govt expands wildlife conservation cooperation with India’s Vantara.
BySAMUEL PEDRITO 24.08.202624.08.2026

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia is expanding its wildlife health and in-situ conservation programme in cooperation with India’s pioneering wildlife rescue, care, and conservation initiative, Vantara, and Indonesian wildlife organisation Fauna Land. The cooperation includes veterinary support, infrastructure development, technical assistance, and training for personnel involved in wildlife management. “Wildlife conservation is ultimately our responsibility and…

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