The Christmas season begins in late November or early December with the start of Advent, a period of preparation for Christmas Day. Traditions like decorating Christmas trees, singing carols, attending church services, and waiting for Santa Claus are hallmarks of the...
In 2022, BioNTech laid out a plan to enable African countries to produce its Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine under the company’s supervision. The goal is to promote vaccine equity and self-reliance for the region. Currently, Africa relies on imports for 99% of its...
The Eswatini National Plant Health Inspection Services (NaPHIS), in collaboration with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat and other partners, concluded a seven-month assessment of Eswatini’s phytosanitary system. The partners...
Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has praised the innovative strides being made by players and stakeholders in its digital ecosystem, especially in the area of fintech. Speaking at the award ceremony for the first eCedi Hackathon competition hosted by the...
The United Kingdom and the elected governments of 12 British Overseas Territories have come together to release a Joint Declaration reaffirming their deep and historic partnership. The declaration was signed following a 2-day meeting held on November 14-15, 2023...
