ADAMA, Ethiopia (MNTV) — Ethiopia is accelerating efforts to reform its health financing system by strengthening health tax policies aimed at curbing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and advancing universal health coverage (UHC), with strong backing from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the country’s parliament. In a high-level workshop ...
KHARTOUM, Sudan (MNTV) — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that nearly 4.6 million people across Sudan are now facing the threat of famine, as a worsening conflict, economic collapse and seasonal flooding converge to create one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the country’s recent history. Mohamed Gamal El-Din, ...
NAIROBI, Kenya (MNTV) – The global aviation industry is entering a new phase of transformation as airlines embrace sustainability and forge strategic partnerships to improve connectivity. At the forefront are the Emirates Group’s environmental initiatives and a growing alliance between Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, signaling a shift t...
ACCRA, Ghana (MNTV) — Ghana and China have pledged to strengthen their climate partnership, with a focus on renewable energy, green technology, and institutional collaboration, officials said Wednesday. The renewed commitment follows a courtesy visit by Ghana’s Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, to Chinese A...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (MNTV) — Ethiopia announced Thursday that it has completed construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the massive and long-contested project at the heart of a decade-long dispute with Egypt and Sudan over Nile River water rights. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told parliament that Ethiopia would hold an offici...
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia (MNTV) — Nigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration in tourism, creative industries, and economic development, marking a major step forward in Africa-Caribbean relations. The agreement was signed during Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official state vis...
DAKAR, Senegal (MNTV) — Lawmakers from Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, and The Gambia have announced the creation of a new parliamentary alliance aimed at boosting regional cooperation and development in West Africa. The initiative was unveiled in Dakar on Sunday during the closing session of Senegal’s 2024–2025 ordinary parliamentary term. Acc...
ABUJA, Nigeria (MNTV) – In a diplomatic move set to redefine economic and diplomatic relations between Africa and South America, Nigeria and Brazil are taking concrete steps toward launching direct flights between both countries. The proposal, discussed at the recent Nigeria-Brazil Business Forum in Abuja, aims to enhance trade, tourism, and i...
MOGADISHU, Somalia (MNTV) — Somalia has received a fleet of advanced Turkish-made helicopters as part of a growing defense partnership with Turkey, signaling a major boost to the country’s military capabilities amid ongoing operations against the al-Shabaab militant group. The delivery includes three T129 Atak attack helicopters for the Somali...
ACCRA, Ghana (MNTV) — Ghana will host the African Political Parties’ Summit from August 12 to 14, 2025, marking a historic gathering of over 100 political parties from more than 50 African and Caribbean nations at the Accra International Conference Centre. Organized by the Africa Governance Centre in collaboration with the Government of Ghana,...
