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

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

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

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

Africa’s Health Systems are Under Pressure – PAN South Africa Calls for Stronger Nutrition Integration Ahead of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026

Africa’s health systems are under increasing strain as the continent faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), climate-related pressures on food systems, and widening inequalities in accessing nutritious food. These challenges are deeply interconnected, yet often addressed in isolation, highlighting the need for more integrated, prevention-focused approaches to health. As leaders gather in Nairobi,…

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TODAY’S MASS SIMPLIFIED | Global Catholic mass calls faithful to renewal, compassion and open doors

TODAY’S MASS SIMPLIFIED | Global Catholic mass calls faithful to renewal, compassion and open doors

TODAY’S MASS SIMPLIFIED | Global Catholic mass calls faithful to renewal, compassion and open doors Pope Leo  XI V celebrates mass with priestly ordinations in St. Peters Basilica. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Catholics across the world gathered today for Sunday Mass with a powerful and unified message: return to faith, embrace repentance, and become…

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Capitec blows up MVNO pricing with free on-net calls

Capitec blows up MVNO pricing with free on-net calls

Capitec CEO Graham Lee Capitec Bank has scrapped call charges between its own Capitec Connect Sim cards in a sharp competitive move by South Africa’s largest mobile virtual network operator. CEO Graham Lee announced the change at the group’s full-year results presentation in Stellenbosch on Wednesday, saying calls between any two Capitec Connect numbers are…

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

Africa: Keyamo Calls for Aircraft Maintenance Hubs in Africa to Stop Capital Flight

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called for urgent and unified action to transform Africa’s aviation sector, insisting that the region must become self-sustaining in aircraft maintenance to curb current capital flight from the continent. Speaking at the 2026 Ethiopian Aviation Forum in Addis Ababa, Keyamo commended Ethiopian Airlines and described…

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