Africa-Press - Uganda. The Rotary Club of Entebbe has installed Rtd Assistant Inspector General of Police Asan Kasingye as its 39th President, succeeding Rotarian Andrew Ochan.
The vibrant ceremony, held at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (Entebbe Zoo), was marked by symbolic Rotary...
Rotary Club of Entebbe Welcomes Asan Kasingye as 39Th President
Over 2000 Sierra Leonean Pilgrims Complete Hajj Rituals
Africa-Press - Sierra-Leone. All 2,100 Sierra Leonean pilgrims, including 100 beneficiaries of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guest Program for Hajj, have safely returned to Makkah after completing their Hajj rituals at Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina.
On Thursday, June 5, Sierra Leone’s...
British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape claim
Africa-Press - Kenya. A member of Britain’s armed forces has been arrested in Kenya, and U.K. military police are investigating, the Ministry of Defense said Sunday.
The BBC and other British media reported that a British Army soldier was accused of rape.
“We can confirm the arrest of a...
Angola Makes History at ZATEX 2025 as Best International Stand
Africa-Press - Angola. Angola shone at the Zambia Tourism Expo (ZATEX 2025) by being awarded the Best International Stand.
According to a note from the Ministry of Tourism on Facebook, the achievement reinforces Angola's potential as a tourist destination of excellence.
With the...
HOPE AND ACTION: 59 OF 83 MISSING CHILDREN SAFELY FOUND
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Behind every missing child’s name is a story, a family, and a community holding onto hope.
Between January and May this year, 83 children under the age of 18 were reported missing across Eswatini, triggering swift and heartfelt responses from the Royal Eswatini Police...
Health Ministry Warns of Covid-19 During Dry Season
Africa-Press - Rwanda. The Ministry of Health has warned of the increased possibility of Covid-19 infections as the country transitions from the rainy to dry season.
For about three years, Covid-19 has not been a talking point in the country, just like in other nations across the world, as it is...
Invest in your own Health- Ugandans Urged
Africa-Press - Uganda. Ugandans have been urged to invest in their own health as one of the ways to ensure a health nation.
Speaking during the launch of the 2025 Family Health Expo and Symposium, slated for August 1to 3 at UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo, Grace Ssali Kiwanuka, the Executive...
Belgian Philanthropist Builds House of Angels for Children
Africa-Press - Ghana. A Belgian philanthropist, Madam Chris Vanhentenrijck, and her team have constructed a new children’s home labelled ‘House of Angels’ for vulnerable children under the care of the Nneka Youth Foundation at Ve-Agbome in the Afadzato South District of the Volta...
ADDIS ABABA'S URBANIZATION JOURNEY
Africa-Press - Ethiopia. Chief Technical Advisor for the International Labour Organization's Better Regional Migration Management Program, Aida Awel praised the ambitious urbanization initiatives taken by the Ethiopian government.
AMN-English was launched in March 18/2024 with the aim of...
Cows Slaughtered for Vulnerable Communities on Eid Al-Adha
Africa-Press - Uganda. The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS), in partnership with the Turkish Red Crescent, today launched a large-scale humanitarian meat distribution initiative to commemorate Eid Al-Adha, the Islamic Festival of Sacrifice.
The initiative involves the slaughter and meat...
Exchange rate gap alarms IMF
By Taonga Sabola
Africa-Press - Malawi. Mafuta MwaleThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said a unified and market clearing exchange rate is critical to reducing imbalances and supporting Malawi’s growth objectives.
But Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Macdonald Mafuta Mwale Wednesday...
Ministry of Health Announces Arrival of Polio BCG Vaccines
Africa-Press - Kenya. The Ministry of Health has announced the arrival of polio and Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine doses following a shortage in most health care facilities across the country.
In a statement released on Friday, June 6, Principal Secretary, State Department for...
Bono East Minister Inaugurates Spatial Committee for Land use
Africa-Press - Ghana. Mr. Francis Owusu Antwi, the Bono East Regional Minister, has inaugurated a 14-member spatial planning committee to plan for the prudent utilization of and development lands in the region.
He tasked the committee to prepare a regional spatial development framework and...
Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Cases Surge Across Uganda
Africa-Press - Uganda. The Executive Director of Butabika Referral Hospital, Dr. Juliet Nakku, has expressed deep concern over the rising number of Ugandans suffering from mental health issues.
According to Dr. Nakku, of the 20 patients admitted daily, 30% of them are as a result of alcohol...
5P Global Donates $500 towards Tujereng’S Unity Tournament
Africa-Press - Gambia. A charitable movement, 5P Global has donated $500 to Tujereng’s youth organising committee for the village’s 2025 unity soccer tournament.
The tournament brings together 14 teams of players from people of diverse backgrounds including health workers, drivers, plumbers,...
Ghana to Host Global IPRA Conference and Awards Night
Africa-Press - Ghana. The International Public Relations Association (IPRA) is set to make history as it welcomes the 2025 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Conference and the prestigious IPRA Golden World Awards (GWA) Gala, both being held in Accra, Ghana for the very first...
UAE Donates 20000 Mpox Vaccines to Sierra Leone
Africa-Press - Sierra-Leone. The United Arab Emirates has donated 20,000 Mpox vaccines to Sierra Leone to help curtail the spread of the virus.
The handing-over ceremony took place on Wednesday, June 4th 2025.
The vaccines were handed over to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation by the...
Scaleup Gambia Launches Event for Growth-Stage Startups
Africa-Press - Gambia. ScaleUp Gambia, a growth-stage support initiative officially introduced its mission to close the scale gap for startups in The Gambia through an engaging panel and pitch competition held at the Alliance Française Saturday.
The programme to be fully launched in January...
Ghana Joins the World to Celebrate Clubfoot Day
Africa-Press - Ghana. Every three minutes, a child is born with clubfoot across the globe.
“Though it cannot be prevented, clubfoot is highly treatable using a simple and effective method involving a series of casts and braces. With early diagnosis and proper care, children born with clubfoot...
TAIWAN HELPS ESWATINI ACHIEVE 70% ELECTRICITY COVERAGE
Africa-Press - Eswatini. The Republic of China (Taiwan) has played a very instrumental role in making it possible for a majority of Emaswati to have access to electricity.
In the year 2000, Eswatini had only 4% access to electricity and the East Asian island nation has been able to increase that...