Kiswahili, the lingua franca and an official language of the East African Community (EAC), has been blocked from use at the regional parliament.Some legislators insist that debate should only be made in English as it is the working language of the EAC…
Month: June 2023
Health experts have called for improved medical residency training and reduction in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) to improve the health system and well-being of Nigerians.The experts spoke during the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (SOFPON) S…
Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has called on the public to support preventive measures aimed at stemming illicit drug abuse in Nigeria.Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SOHI said t…
The outbreak and fast spread of diseases in recent decades are pointers to the need for world leaders to increase public health spending, particularly as it relates to prevention and control of epidemics.This was further laid bare by COVID-19 which is…
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, says the implementation of the reforms of the Nigerian Armed Forces is on course.Kana said this Monday in Abuja when he received the Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, who…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed dissatisfaction over inadequate tents for Nigerian pilgrims at Muna by the Saudi Company vested with the responsibility of securing enough facility in the area.The Chairman of NAHCON, Alha…
Tunisia’s national soccer team are playing Egypt’s at a friendly next September 12 in Cairo, the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) announced on Monday The national team had made a 1-1 draw with Algeria at their last friendly played on June 20 in Anna…
Tunisia’s U21 handball team suffered another defeat in the Main Round (Group A) of the IHF Men’s Junior (U21) World Championship in Germany and Greece, after losing 31-42 to France on Monday. The Tunisians had suffered a 23-36 defeat to their Croatian…
The Ministry of Water and Energy, China Agricultural University and Wolaita Sodo University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on establishment of a Joint Research and Extension Center.The center intends to support the transition to sustainabl…
Strong coordination is required with multi stakeholders to ensure access to water and energy services to a large number of the population, according to Ministry of Water and Energy.Speaking at the 11th water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and water re…
Ethiopian Airlines Group has invested heavily on infrastructure, people and processes to enhance its special cargo and logistics handling capabilities throughout its network, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) told the Ethiopian News Agency(ENA)…
The Exports Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) is organising the participation of Tunisian companies in the next edition of POLLUTEC, the international exhibition of environment equipment, technologies and services in Lyon, France (October 10-13). POLLU…
Tunisia’s revenues from date exports amounted to TND 634.6 million at the end of May 2023, down 1.6% compared to the same period of the 2021/2022 season, according to data published by the National Agricultural Observatory (ONAGRI) on Monday. From the…
Tunisia’s olive oil export revenues reached 2,140.5 million dinars until the end of May 2023, an increase of 39.3% compared to the same period of the 2021-2022 campaign. According to the monthly report published by the National Agricultural Observator…
Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also leader of the ruling ZANU PF party, yesterday, launched his party’s election campaign, in preparation for the Aug 23 elections.Mnangagwa, who came to power in 2017, is seeking a second five-year te…