Daily Archives: Aug 16, 2024

UNDP Launches ‘I am Sahel’ Campaign to Highlight Region’s Progress and Potential

NEW YORK — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) introduced the 'I am Sahel' campaign on Thursday, aiming to showcase the positive stories of progress, hope, and opportunity from the Sahel region, emphasizing governance, youth, and renewable e...

Dengue Fever Claims 21 Lives in Burkina Faso’s Central Region in 2024

OUAGADOUGOU — As of August 11, 2024, the Central region of Burkina Faso has reported 21 deaths due to Dengue fever, contributing to a national total of 51 fatalities this year, according to the Regional Directorate of Health and Public Hygiene. Acco...

Two Arrested for Series of Armed Robberies in Ouagadougou and Ziniaré

OUAGADOUGOU — Two young individuals, each around twenty years old, have been arrested in Ouagadougou and Ziniaré for a string of assaults and armed robberies targeting money transfer locations. According to Burkina Information Agency, the arrests we...

International Youth Day Marked by Civic Engagement and Awareness Activities in Houndé

HOUNDÉ — The Provincial Directorate of Youth, Vocational Training, and Employment of Tuy, in collaboration with local youth organizations, celebrated International Youth Day from August 12 to 14, 2024. The event in Houndé focused on "Youth, citizen mo...

Burkina Faso Civil Society Organization Pledges Support for Sahel Alliance States

OUAGADOUGOU — The Movement to Stop the Deportation of Wars on Our Territories, during a press conference in Ouagadougou, announced its initiative to support the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) through various communication, education, and information a...

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Mobilizes Ethiopians for Massive Tree Planting Initiative

ADDIS ABABA - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a call to Ethiopians to participate in a monumental tree planting event aimed at setting a new record by planting 600 million tree seedlings in a single day. According to the Ethiopian News Agency, ...

FM Taye Discusses African Security Solutions with Former Burkina Faso PM Lassina Zerbo

ADDIS ABABA - Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie welcomed a delegation led by Lassina Zerbo, former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso and board member of the Tana Security Forum. According to the Ethiopian News Agency, the meeting ...

Ethiopia’s Macroeconomic Reforms Bolster Its Appeal for Foreign Direct Investment

ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia is poised to enhance its status as a favored destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) following the full implementation of its macroeconomic reform policy, as stated by Ethiopian Investment Commissioner Hanna Arayaselassi...

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Maua Residents Cautioned Against Illegal Water Connections

Maua: Residents of Maua in Igembe South Sub-County have been urged to desist from illegal water connections as authorities step up enforcement measures. Maua Town Municipal Manager Timothy Mwenda issued the stern warning stating that anyone caught eng...
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Yetu Sacco Hits Record Billion Revenue

Meru: For the first time in its 33-year history, Yetu DT Sacco, Meru County has hit the Sh1 billion profit mark with a historic membership registration drive. According to Kenya News Agency, the Sacco has recently recorded a surge in membership, su...

Teso King to Tour Kenya, Engage with Iteso Community

Nairobi: Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) leader Papa Paul Sande Emolot is set to visit the Iteso community in Teso, Kenya, as well as those residing in other sub-counties, in March this year. The announcement was made during the burial of Moses Oduya in Ka...

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