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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.…

Yesterday, we told you something big was cooking in Lofa County. Today, we can finally share it. The Ministry of Education has officially turned over and dedicated the newly constructed Barkedu Senior Secondary School in Quardu-Gboni District, expanding a school that has served the community since 1966 from junior secondary to senior secondary level. And this is much more than a new building. Students now have access to furnished classrooms, science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, solar-powered electricity, improved water and sanitation facilities, and better spaces for teachers and school administrators. But we did not stop there.…

The Department of Health is urging citizens to remain vigilant of mpox symptoms as the country is experiencing a rapid increase in laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in the past few weeks. As of 17 September 2026, the country has recorded 18 confirmed and one probable case, and this requires immediate and sustained public cooperation to contain. The majority (15) of these cases were reported in the Western Cape, City of Cape Town in particular, 3 in Gauteng and 1 in KwaZulu-Natal. Of concern is that 13 of the total cases were recorded between 13 August and 17 September, which suggests a rapid local transmission of this preventable viral infection.…

The Ministry of Education today launched the National Accelerated Adult Literacy Program (NAALP), establishing a coordinated national approach to expand learning opportunities for adults who missed out on formal education. The launch brought the purpose of the program into clear view. Adult learners demonstrated progress in reading and writing and shared how literacy is already helping them engage more confidently in their homes, livelihoods and communities.…

The freedom of play is something many take for granted. For the children at the Lonwabo Special Care Centre for children with disabilities, having a safe and accessible place to play is an important opportunity for inclusion and belonging. The centre has officially opened its inclusive, specialised playpark, made possible by a donation from Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and with the support of Western Cape Department of Social Development. The project was further supported by the Cape Care Fund, an initiative by WCDSD and The Health Foundation of South Africa, PPC, and ShonaQuip. The playpark will serve the 33 children with disabilities at the centre in Mfuleni.…

What should every parent be able to expect from the person standing in front of their child’s classroom? That question was at the center of discussions as Liberia welcomed the Executive Leadership of the African Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) to Monrovia for the opening day of its Executive Meeting. The significance of the meeting goes beyond hosting a continental gathering. Across Africa, countries are working through common questions around how teachers are prepared, professionally regulated, continuously developed, supported, and held to clear professional standards. Minister of Education Dr.…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening clinical governance and patient safety systems across Nigeria’s health institutions, with a renewed focus on ensuring safe, coordinated and quality care for people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, CON, stated this at the commemoration of World Patient Safety Day 2026, held on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Abuja.…

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) ( www.Afreximbank.com ), Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and the Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy (24H) have signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement to accelerate the preparation of priority projects under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). The Authority currently values the wider 24H+ investment pipeline at approximately US$11.5 billion. The JPPF will support selected priority projects in the pipeline, subject to joint screening and approval.…

Emirates ( www.Emirates.com ) and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) have signed a partnership agreement at the 2026 Arabian Travel Market, to strengthen collaboration and support the growth of inbound tourism to Kenya. Already one of the most consistently in-demand destinations on the airline’s Africa network, the partnership will build on this strong demand and help unlock new opportunities for Kenya to attract visitors from emerging and established markets around the world.…

A new World Health Organization (WHO) regional survey assessing progress on patient safety across the African Region finds uneven results, as countries work to meet the needs of a growing number of people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and provide them with safe, continuous care. The WHO 2025/26 regional patient safety survey, which included 44 of the Region’s 47 countries, found uneven progress in implementing the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021–2030. Clinical processes emerged as the strongest area assessed, while information and learning systems showed the largest gap.…