Trump says ceasefire still in effect as Iran calls Strait of Hormuz attacks “point of no return”

Trump says ceasefire still in effect as Iran calls Strait of Hormuz attacks “point of no return”

The Israeli military told people living in seven villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes on Friday. Israel Defense Forces spokesman Avichay Adraee issued an “urgent warning” to people in Al-Namriyah, Tayr Filisiya, Hallusiyah, Upper Hallusiyah, Turah, Marakah and Al-Abbayiyya, saying if they didn’t leave, their lives would be in danger. Adraee, who has…

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Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development

Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has called for urgent and sustained investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a critical foundation for improving learning outcomes, advancing gender equality, and driving long-term economic growth across Africa. Speaking at the Southern and East Africa Regional Childcare Conference on Monday, which she co-hosted with the World…

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Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development

Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Reparations to Address Africa’s Colonial Legacy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for reparations to address the enduring impact of colonialism and slavery on the African continent, arguing that meaningful redress must support development and economic justice. In his weekly newsletter marking Africa Month, President Ramaphosa said while the continent celebrates its unity and shared identity, the legacy of colonialism continues…

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Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development

Ghana: Minority Calls for Action Over Xenophobic Attacks On Ghanaians in South Africa

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has called for urgent and decisive action following recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians living in South Africa. In a statement issued in Accra on April 29, the caucus expressed concern about what it described as a growing pattern of violence against foreign nationals, including Ghanaians, in areas…

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Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development

Africa: Mudavadi Calls for End to ‘Commercialization of Peace’ in Africa, Urges New Mediation Approaches

Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged African nations to rethink their approach to conflict resolution, warning against what he described as the growing commercialization and privatization of peace initiatives globally. Speaking on Tuesday at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation reflection conference in Nairobi, Mudavadi said efforts to resolve conflicts in…

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Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development

Africa: Guterres Calls On All Stakeholders to ‘Turn Tide’ On Africa’s Challenges

Addis Ababa — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all stakeholders across the globe to unite in decisive action, invoking the rallying call “Together, Let Us Turn the Tide for Africa and Our World”, to combat the pressing challenges of the continent. The Twelfth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development began…

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Africa: Minister Gwarube Calls for Urgent Africa-Wide Investment in Early Childhood Development

Africa: PS Oluga Calls for Stronger Political Commitment to Primary Healthcare in Africa

Nairobi — Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has called for sustained policy leadership and political commitment to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Kenya and across Africa. Dr Oluga was speaking during a high-level panel at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026, held at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, where discussions focused…

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