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On the occasion of World Day Against the Death Penalty, observed this year under the theme “Humanising People Affected by the Death Penalty,” the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) reaffirms its commitment to the protection of the right to life, human dignity, and fundamental fair trial guarantees, as enshrined in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This year’s theme calls for recognition of the human realities behind every death sentence and the suffering it causes to persons sentenced to death, victims of crime, and the families of those sentenced.…

Africa’s evolving security landscape demands adaptive military capabilities, stronger regional cooperation and coordinated responses to threats that extend beyond conventional warfare. As terrorism, cyber threats, transnational organised crime and climate-related emergencies increasingly challenge national and regional stability, African defence forces are strengthening their collective approach to Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW).…

Effective military leadership is fundamental to operational readiness, discipline and mission success. Developing competent and adaptable leaders strengthens command effectiveness, promotes sound decision-making and prepares personnel to navigate increasingly complex operational environments. The Kenya Air Force (KAF) marked another milestone in professional military development with the successful conclusion of Senior Leadership Course (SLC) No. 105/26 at Laikipia Air Base (LAB) on 8 October 2026. The closing ceremony was presided over by the Base Commander Wajir Air Base (WAB), Brigadier Apollo Aloka, accompanied by the Base Commander Laikipia Air Base, Brigadier Hillary Kipkurui.…

President John Dramani Mahama has inspected two newly built Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds to kick off his #ResettingGhana tour of the Ahafo Region. The two facilities, located in the farming communities of Ahyiaem and Nsuapemkrom in the Tano North Municipality, are fully equipped with medical supplies and residential staff quarters. Speaking at brief durbars in the communities, President Mahama told the chiefs and residents that the projects form part of a broader policy to expand universal access to healthcare. “These were built from proceeds of the District Assemblies Common Fund.…

Venezuela will send an official government delegation to African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, bringing senior figures from its Ministry of People's Power for Hydrocarbons and its national university for oil and gas education to the continent's premier energy event. The delegation includes Ricardo Gómez, Vice Minister of Commercial Policy; Celia Bejarano, Rector of the Universidad Venezolana de los Hidrocarburos (UVH); and Carlos Espinoza, a professional advisor in the Ministry's petroleum division. The delegation's participation marks the latest step in an Africa-Venezuela energy partnership that has gathered momentum throughout 2026.…

The Ministry of Education’s 2026 School Health and Hygiene Kits Distribution Exercise has reached 2,157 learners across five schools in Gbarpolu and Nimba Counties. In Gbarpolu County, 406 learners were reached across two schools in Bopolu: 1. Bopolu Central High School: 322 learners, 178 males and 144 females 2. Eric Scott Memorial United Methodist School: 84 learners, 41 males and 43 females In Nimba County, 1,751 learners were reached across three schools: 1. Compa School of the Blind: 30 learners, 17 males and 13 females 2. Francis Nya Maweah Public High School: 177 learners, 119 males and 58 females 3. J.W.…

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat has donated medical equipment and essential items to the Adult Cancer Hospital at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), reaffirming its commitment to supporting the local community and improving patient care. The donation includes 10 blood pressure machines, 15 pulse oximeters, 15 thermometers, 20 bedside chairs, 10 cardiac tables and five medicine cupboards. The Secretariat also provided a refrigerator, a 55-inch television, an electric kettle and other items to support the comfort and welfare of patients and staff.…

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, through its Working Group on Death Penalty, Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Killings and Enforced Disappearances in Africa (the Working Group) called for artistic work and research paper on death penalty as part of the commemoration of the World Day against the Death Penalty. This competition aims to encourage reflection and raise public awareness on the challenges surrounding the death penalty, with a view to promoting the right to life and human dignity.…

In about 20 days , the global energy sector converges on the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek, Namibia , for the landmark 5th Edition of the International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (IAEOGS 2026) . From November 3–6, 2026 , international financiers, energy ministers, and visionaries will unite under the powerful theme, “Igniting Africa's Energy and Land Governance Futures.” With more than 600 million people on the continent still lacking electricity access, IAEOGS 2026 is not just a conference—it is a high-stakes transaction pipeline.…

The third edition of the Guinea Economic Update entitled Beyond Mining: Turning Natural Resource Wealth into Private Sector Growth and Jobs highlights that Guinea's economy grew by 7.3% in 2025, driven by a strong expansion in the mining sector, including bauxite production, as well as the recovery of services and the growth of agriculture. At the same time, inflation declined to 3.2%, contributing to an improvement in household purchasing power and an estimated decline in the national poverty rate. The medium-term outlook is particularly favorable.…