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Lesotho is this week participating in the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO)’s 125th Anniversary Week in London from September 28 to 30. The delegation comprises representatives of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in the United Kingdom and the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA). The delegation is led by Minister of MICSTI, Ms. Nthati Moorosi, and includes Principal Secretary Mr. Kanono Ramashamole, Director General ICT Mr.…

The number of confirmed Ebola cases has passed 8,000 for the first time since the current outbreak began, according to the Congolese authorities. “While we are beginning to see a reduction in transmission in some areas, the number of cases remains high for this outbreak,” Dr Janet Diaz of WHO ’s Health Emergencies Programme told reporters in Geneva. With 8,067 confirmed cases and 3,901 deaths, the case fatality rate is more than 48 per cent in 63 affected health zones in seven out of DRC's 26 provinces. “We know that for Ebola disease, early access to care can significantly improve chances of survival,” Dr Diaz said.…

Nigerian Economic Summit to chart the next phase of Nigeria's economic transformation. The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32), scheduled to be held on 26-27 October 2026 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, under the theme: "Growth that Works: Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosperity." At a critical moment in Nigeria's economic journey, the Summit will convene policymakers, business leaders, development partners, investors, civil society organisations, and young Nigerians to chart a practical pathway from economic stabilisation to investment-led growth, productive enterprise, quality jobs, and broad-based prosperity.…

Under the shade of a large tree beside the airstrip at the Anyuak Kingdom headquarters in Otallo, Greater Pibor, community leaders gather for a conversation about peace, unity and the future of their community. The tree is a familiar meeting place where residents gather to discuss issues affecting their lives, ranging from security and education to water, development and relations with neighbouring communities. This time, the discussion is focused on the sensitive topic of how the Anyuak community can overcome internal divisions and build a common path towards reconciliation with the Murle.…

With nutrition and healthy diets top of mind for many across Africa, sugar reduction is often a particular public health priority. Iddah Asin, International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA) Africa Executive Director, shares her perspectives. A recent series of roundtables in South Africa, Tanzania, Ghana, and Nigeria brought together local industry associations, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA), and local stakeholders to discuss the evidence about how low- and no-calorie sweeteners can fit in countries' goals for nutrition and the evolving food policy environment.…

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Africa has spent decades talking about economic integration which is why the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers perhaps the most consequential opportunity to turn that aspiration into an economic reality. But signing a trade agreement is not the same thing as creating a functioning continental market.

As the grand finale of its milestone 40th-anniversary celebrations, the Pan-African banking leader unveils ambitious 2030 lending targets - USD 2.0 billion for Ellevate and USD 600 million for agricultural value chains - to drive economic sovereignty, food security, and regional integration under the AfCFTA.

Egypt's minister of transport, Kamel Al-Wazir reveals how Egypt is transforming its ports, railways and roads into a powerful engine for regional trade and investment.

Minister Raafat Hindy says fibre-optic networks have expanded, 5G has been rolled out and mobile spectrum has been allocated in an ambitious technology push.