Albida Consulting joins Workday VAR programme, deepening commitment to transformational HR, finance solutions

Albida Consulting joins Workday VAR programme, deepening commitment to transformational HR, finance solutions

Shawn Ramsay, CEO at Albida. Albida Consulting, a boutique business transformation and technology consultancy, today announced it has joined the Workday value-added reseller (VAR) programme. Having met the programme’s eligibility criteria, Albida Consulting is now empowered to directly resell Workday licences and bundles alongside its deep consulting, implementation and support services. By joining the Workday VAR…

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African Ambassadors in China Reaffirm Commitment to Promote Coordinated Continental Approaches to Implement the AfCFTA and Advance Trade and Industrialisation in Africa

African Ambassadors in China Reaffirm Commitment to Promote Coordinated Continental Approaches to Implement the AfCFTA and Advance Trade and Industrialisation in Africa

The Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China (GAAC), held in Beijing from 23 to 24 April 2026 on leveraging China’s 100% tariff-free offer to African countries, concluded on a strong and forward-looking note. GAAC Member States and participants underscored the importance of coordinated African approaches, supported by harmonised continental strategies and…

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African Ambassadors in China Reaffirm Commitment to Promote Coordinated Continental Approaches to Implement the AfCFTA and Advance Trade and Industrialisation in Africa

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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African Ambassadors in China Reaffirm Commitment to Promote Coordinated Continental Approaches to Implement the AfCFTA and Advance Trade and Industrialisation in Africa

Africa: Prime Minister Abiy Pledges Ethiopia’s Commitment to Sharing Ai Experience Across Africa

Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to sharing its artificial intelligence (AI) experience across Africa and strengthening continental partnerships to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. The premier made the remark following his meeting with Director General of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jean Kaseya, earlier today….

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Africa: Haysom’s Life ‘Marked by an Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Peace, and Constitutionalism’

Africa: Haysom’s Life ‘Marked by an Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Peace, and Constitutionalism’

Geneva — The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has expressed its profound sorrow at the passing of Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “Mr. Haysom’s life was marked by an unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and constitutionalism,” the Human…

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African Ambassadors in China Reaffirm Commitment to Promote Coordinated Continental Approaches to Implement the AfCFTA and Advance Trade and Industrialisation in Africa

Africa Renews Commitment to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation By 2030

On 6th February 2026, the African Union, through the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, convened a Continental Virtual Event to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) under the theme: “Towards 2030: No End to FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” The high-level event brought together Member…

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African Ambassadors in China Reaffirm Commitment to Promote Coordinated Continental Approaches to Implement the AfCFTA and Advance Trade and Industrialisation in Africa

Africa: Over Four Million Girls Still At Risk of Female Genital Mutilation – UN Leaders Call for Sustained Commitment and Investment to End FGM

Joint statement by the UNFPA Executive Director, UNICEF Executive Director, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Women Executive Director, WHO Director-General, and UNESCO Director-General on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls – many under the age of five – are at risk…

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Netflix promises theatrical commitment amid Warner Bros. acquisition bid

Netflix promises theatrical commitment amid Warner Bros. acquisition bid

The high-stakes tug-of-war over Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) remains the focal point of Hollywood, as Paramount Skydance continues to challenge Netflix’s massive acquisition proposal. In an effort to mitigate industry-wide anxiety regarding the potential merger, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has begun a charm offensive aimed at reassuring theatre owners and traditionalists about the streaming giant’s…

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African Ambassadors in China Reaffirm Commitment to Promote Coordinated Continental Approaches to Implement the AfCFTA and Advance Trade and Industrialisation in Africa

Africa: China Commitment to Africa Unwavering, Says FM Wang Yi

Addis Ababa — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering commitment to Africa, emphasizing the continent’s strategic importance in the foreign policy architecture of China. Speaking at the opening of a high-level strategic dialogue at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa today, the Foreign Minister underscored the enduring strength of…

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African Ambassadors in China Reaffirm Commitment to Promote Coordinated Continental Approaches to Implement the AfCFTA and Advance Trade and Industrialisation in Africa

Africa: Ethiopia and Kenya Pledge Deeper Ties, Reaffirm Joint Commitment to Durable Peace in Horn of Africa

Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held strategic talks with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, who is on a one-day working visit to Ethiopia, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing peace and security in the Horn of Africa through dialogue and African-led solutions. “Today, I welcomed President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya for…

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