Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the most severe pandemic in a century, the Seventy-seventh session of the World Health Assembly will convene under the banner of "All for Health, Health for All", the UN health specialised agency, WHO, said on Thursday. Scheduled [...] Full text...
Kampala, Uganda (PANA) - Uganda achieved a moderate score (78.5 points) in implementing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard, having made strides in improving extractives transparency and accountability through a robust multi-stakeholder platform and policy reforms. According to the latest issue of Extractives inSight, a monthly bulletin from the EITI, Uganda has [...] Full text...
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The following are Thursday's foreign exchange rates for the Gambian Dalasi as published by the Central Bank of Gambia. Currency Buying Selling US Dollar 65.057 67.50 Pound Sterling [...] Full text...
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - From the otherworldly vistas of the Bale Mountains to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the mysterious stelae of Tiya, Ethiopia is home to a unique mix of natural, cultural, and historical sites. UNESCO has added 11 Ethiopian sites to its World Heritage List with an [...] Full text...
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) – The following are the exchange rates for the Tanzania Shilling on Thursday as issued by the Bank of Tanzania. Currency Buying Selling Burundi Franc 0.8938 0.9021 Euro 2,792.0606 2,820.2416 British [...] Full text...
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - A comprehensive review by the UN health agency has revealed critical gaps in understanding the full impact of climate change on malaria, dengue, trachoma and other tropical diseases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) study, conducted in partnership with Reaching the Last Mile (RLM), a global health initiative [...] Full text...
Conakry, Guinea (PANA) - Guinea coach Kaba Diawara has effected changes for next month's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Algeria and Mozambique by handing call-ups to three uncapped players based in France, CAF Online reported. Teenage midfielder Soumaila Sylla, has been drafted in from Stade de Reims despite making just [...] Full text...
Nsukka, Nigeria (PANA) - The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has honoured its former lecturer and Ghanaian artist, Emeritus Professor of Sculpture, El Anatsui, with the Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa). The honour was bestowed on the Ghanaian artist and art scholar at the weekend during the 2024 convocation ceremony of [...] Full text...
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday condemned the attack on political leaders and institutions in Gombe, DR Congo, and offered U.S. support for the government’s investigation into the attack. A statement by Mr. Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the US State Deprtment, said Mr. Blinken made [...] Full text...
Zanzibar, Tanzania (PANA) - The semi-finalists of the 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental finals have emerged following another action-packed day of the ongoing competition at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania, CAF Online reported. Tanzania, South Africa, Uganda and Morocco secured the last four places in the girls’ division as [...] Full text...
New York, US (PANA) - The diversity of animals, plants and microorganisms on the planet is at risk due to factors such as changing land use, urbanization, overexploitation, pollution and climate change, the UN said on Wednesday, calling for action now to protect a million species from extinction. The appeal on [...] Full text...
Zanzibar, Tanzania (PANA) - The following are the semi-final fixtures of 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar, Tanzania, after Day 2 matches. Thursday, 23 May Boys: Guinea v Senegal Tanzania v Benin Girls: Uganda v Morocco Tanzania v South Africa The following are results of Day 2 matches Girls Tanzania 1-0 Congo South Africa 1-0 Gambia Uganda [...] Full text...
Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) - Droughts and floods in southern Africa stemming from El Niño have left millions of people food insecure, warns World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain during a recent visit to Zambia – the epicentre of the crisis. The droughts have destroyed harvests in areas where 70 [...] Full text...
