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As part of her virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform, “Beyond Power; Leadership, Global Influence and Impact,” Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation ( ) , has published a new leadership article titled “Leadership Beyond the Obvious: How I Worked to Transform Fertility Care and Break Infertility Stigma.” Through the article, Dr. Kelej reflects on her leadership journey in creating and driving the “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” movement , and how she looked beyond the immediate challenges in fertility care to address the deeper social, cultural, and communication barriers surrounding infertility.…

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) ( ) and pan-African advisory firm DMWA Resources will bring policy advocacy and investment advisory expertise to African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, with Verner Ayukegba, Senior Vice President of the AEC, and Sebastian Wagner, Founder and President of DMWA Resources, confirmed as speakers. The AEC has established itself as the continent's leading energy advocacy organization, working with governments, investors and operators to shape the policy frameworks that drive investment into Africa's energy sector. The Chamber's advocacy spans regulatory reform, local content, trade policy and the defense of Africa's right to develop its hydrocarbon resources.…

While peace support operations often highlight frontline deployments and field patrols, effective coordination and communication behind the scenes remain just as important to mission success. At the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Sector 2, Sergeant John Muchui plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient flow of information between units and command structures. Serving as Chief Clerk, Sgt Muchui is responsible for coordinating and communicating operational matters between sub-units and the headquarters, a task that demands accuracy, discipline, and constant attention to detail. “I joined the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in 2008,” he said.…

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed the adoption of the Code for Ethical Leadership in Local Government by 100 municipalities across the country. He described this milestone as a positive development in collaborative efforts to ensure ethical and accountable leadership in municipalities. “The adoption of the Code by the 100 municipalities across the nine provinces reflects a growing commitment within the local government sector to place ethical leadership, accountability and good governance at the heart of municipal leadership,” Minister Hlabisa said.…

Technical excellence is a critical pillar of air power, ensuring the safety, reliability and availability of aircraft required to sustain mission effectiveness and operational readiness. The Commanding Officer, Helicopter Engineering Wing, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel K. Macharia recently officially closed the three-week Flight Technicians Course conducted from the month of August to September 2026. The course brought together Class One Technicians, from Corporal to Warrant Officer Class One, drawn from Airframe and Engines, Electrical and Instrumentation, and Radio/Radar trades.…

This brings a conclusion to the Ghana Government’s evacuation exercise. This was disclosed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa when he met the evacuees on arrival at the Accra International Airport. Through this exercise, which started in May, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has evacuated nearly 1,900 Ghanaian citizens who voluntarily registered to be brought home. The remains of two Ghanaians who were unfortunately attacked and killed were also repatriated, while one returnee died upon arrival in Accra, bringing the total number of deaths recorded in connection with the evacuation exercise to three.…

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has expressed deep and sincere gratitude to all those who extended various forms of support to ensure the successful evacuation of Ghanaian nationals affected by xenophobic attacks in the Republic of South Africa. Welcoming the final batch of forty-one (41) evacuees at the Accra International Airport on Friday, 4th September, 2026, the Minister expressed gratitude to his staff, both at base and at the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Ghana Red Cross Society, Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Ghana Health Service, Port Health Authority, and Ghana Armed Forces He expressed special appreciation to the Church of Pentecost in South Africa, for providing shelter and other essential support to all Ghanaians in South Africa who were awaiting evacuation.…

The Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has assured the Ghanaians who were evacuated from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks in that country that, Government would continue to provide the needed support required to ensure their reintegration. He stated this on Friday, 4th September, 2026 when he welcomed the final batch forty-one (41) evacuees on arrival at the Accra International Airport, accompanied by Ambassadors and Directors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as officials from other government institutions.…

Golf continues to play an important role within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), providing a platform for service personnel, veterans and partners to maintain physical fitness, sharpen concentration and build lasting professional relationships. Beyond the fairways, the sport promotes discipline, patience, resilience and composure, qualities that are equally vital in military service. These values came to the fore during the Commander Kenya Navy Golf Trophy 2026, hosted by the Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, at Vipingo Ridge Golf Course in Kilifi County.…

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has repatriated the body of Nash Amoonu Jailor, a 37-year-old Ghanaian who was killed in an alleged mob attack in March 2026 at East London in South Africa. The body arrived in Ghana on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 3 P.M., and was subsequently handed over to his family officially. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, conveyed the government’s condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of its support. He also urged the family to remain strong during this difficult period. The repatriation was undertaken at no cost to the family, with the government covering the associated expenses.…