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Fourteen Liberian Agriculture teachers are preparing to depart for the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana for a one-year advanced training in Agriculture Education. The program will strengthen their technical and teaching skills so they can return better equipped to support Liberia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. The opportunity is being provided through the European Union-funded Youth Rising Project, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Speaking at a pre-departure ceremony at the Ministry of Education, Minister Dr.…

The meeting centered on faith, leadership, and the historic friendship between the two countries. President Boakai emphasized the importance of partnerships that support Liberia’s peace, stability, and national development. “Liberia deeply values its historic relationship with the United States. We remain committed to strengthening this partnership for the benefit of our people,” President Boakai said. Dr. White-Cain said it was a tremendous honor to welcome President Boakai and his delegation to the White House.…

Various activities in connection with the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of Revolution School are being conducted in the Central Region. Mr. Asmerom Tsegabrhan, Director General of Culture and Sports in the region, said that three months of preparations had been carried out to colorfully commemorate the event in Asmara and its environs. The sub-zonal administrators and heads of education offices said that the establishment of Revolution School was a historic event that reflected the farsightedness of the EPLF and that the victory achieved despite the challenges encountered had laid the foundation for a bright future.…

The celebration program for the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of Revolution School was officially opened at the sub-zonal levels in the Northern Red Sea Region on 17 September under the theme “Vibrant Commemoration: New Impetus for Nation Building.” At the opening event in Massawa, Mr. Tewolde Kelati, Minister of Marine Resources, and Ms. Asmeret Abraha, Governor of the Northern Red Sea Region, officially opened a photo exhibition. The program, which will continue until 20 September, will feature a musical concert, sports competitions, and seminars. Similar programs are also being conducted in the sub-zones of Nakfa, Afabet, and Ghinda.…

United States Peace Corps in Malawi welcomed 11 new volunteers who will serve in the country’s health and education sectors. The new volunteers were celebrated at a swearing-in ceremony which also coincided with Peace Corps’ 65th anniversary. Over the next two years, these Volunteers will live and work alongside Malawian communities, advancing the shared goals of development, mutual understanding, and friendship. Since 1963, more than 3,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in the Warm Heart of Africa, continuing a legacy of partnership and people-to-people connections. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Malawi.

On September 17, 2026, Ambassador Han Jing paid a courtesy call on Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Zambia. Ambassador Han conveyed a congratulatory message from Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, congratulated Hon. Haimbe on his reappointment as Foreign Minister and commended his contribution to China-Zambia relations during his previous term.…

The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 Conference and Exhibition – organized by Energy Capital & Power ( ) – concluded in Luanda with a clear emphasis on accelerating exploration and production. Across three days, 11 deals were signed, new entrants outlined plans to establish positions in the country and existing operators committed billions of dollars to further exploration and development. The outcomes of the event reaffirm AOG as the official investment platform for the country’s oil and gas sector.…

Increasingly severe drought conditions mean Africa is in a race against time to deploy technology to boost resilience. Across large parts of Africa, drought is a reality that farmers will have to face in the coming months. In Kenya, for example, maize yields are expected to be 28% below normal this year, following a recent "extremely poor rainfall performance", according to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network. Meanwhile, the rapidly developing 'Godzilla El Niño' is set to wreak havoc in southern Africa towards the end of this year and into 2027.…

The race to contain the Ebola disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is far from over, warns Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). While some indicators, such as declining patient admissions and slower transmission, may suggest the outbreak is easing, MSF teams are observing a worrying trend: cases are emerging and spreading into new, underprepared areas while basic response measures are still not in place in the original hotspots, making containment efforts increasingly challenging. “Assuming the outbreak is under control because some Ebola treatment centres are admitting fewer patients would be a mistake,” says Anthony Kergosien, MSF emergency coordinator in DRC.…

The promotion of sustainable mountain tourism requires the development of a structured, accessible offering that embraces new trends and practices in the sector, Moroccan and French tourism stakeholders said Wednesday in Lyon. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, as well as institutional stakeholders and professionals from both countries, with a shared ambition of rethinking mountain areas as genuine destinations for tourism, experiences and economic development.…