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Admin - October 31, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: High-Level Intergenerational Forum Advocates for Bold Actions To Empower Young Women In Agriculture

    By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   Government leaders, UN agencies, and development partners have called for increased investment in the engagement of young women in agriculture, emphasising its significance for food security, economic development, and sustainable peace.   The forum, hosted at the Pyramid Continental Hotel under the theme “Empowering Young Women […]
Admin - October 31, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Begins Disbursement Of Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a landmark initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at improving staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation within Nigeria’s tertiary education system.   Announcing the development in a statement […]
Admin - October 31, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Moves to Eliminate Lead Poisoning, Targets Phase-Out of Lead Paints by 2030

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Government has intensified efforts to eliminate lead exposure and phase out the production and use of lead-based paints in Nigeria by the year 2030.   The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, announced this on Thursday in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2025 International Lead Poisoning […]
Admin - October 30, 2025

NIGERIA: NAFDAC Recalls Substandard Antibiotics

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of two substandard antibiotic products manufactured by Sam-Ace Ltd in Nigeria.     In a public alert (No. 34/2025), the agency identified the affected medicines as Astamocil (Amoxicillin Suspension 125mg/5ml), Batch No. 826024, […]
Admin - October 30, 2025

KENYA: UASU Dismisses Ministry’s Claims Of Ongoing Learning As Strike Enters 43rd Day

  By Lapit Mose Punyuah- Nairobi, Kenya   The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has dismissed claims by the Ministry of Education that learning is ongoing in some public universities, insisting that no classes are taking place nationwide.       UASU Secretary General Constantine Wesonc ga said lecturers will remain on strike until the […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

MALAWI: Sameer Suleman Elected As Speaker Of Parliament

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Sameer Suleman has been elected as the new Speaker of the National Assembly, after winning 135 votes against Gladys Ganda Dimba, who managed to secure 85 votes.   The election took place in Lilongwe, where Members of Parliament cast their ballots to choose a successor following the vacancy of […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: SSPDF Designates Red Belt As Rebel Group

    By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have officially classified the Red Belt as a rebel group after a recent disarmament operation in Juba uncovered arms, military uniforms, and other materials associated with the organisation.   Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the SSPDF Spokesperson, stated, “The […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Central Equatoria Governor Advocates for Women’s Empowerment in Aviation Sector

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan    H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, the Governor of Central Equatoria State, officially launched the 3rd Annual Conference of the South Sudan Women in Aviation Association on Wednesday, which centred around the theme “Empowering Women, Transforming Aviation.”   In his keynote address, Governor Mujung highlighted that gender […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Signs Presidential Pardon, Relocates Prerogative Of Mercy Secretariat To Justice Ministry

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Instruments of Clemency and Pardons, formally exercising his constitutional powers under Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to grant pardon, clemency, and sentence commutation to selected individuals.   According to a statement by the Special Adviser to […]
Admin - October 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Police To Celebrate 70 Years Of Women In Policing

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to commemorate 70 years of women in policing, celebrating seven decades of courage, resilience, and service since the first set of policewomen were enlisted in 1955.   According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, […]
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