Africa

Senegal hosts African human rights commission

Published on: October 12, 2026
12:29

Dakar, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) Senegal is hosting the 89th ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to assess compliance with international instruments and strengthen relations with the government and civil society.

China calls to strengthen defense cooperation with Africa

Published on: September 18, 2026
08:58

Beijing, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) China called on Thursday to strengthen defense cooperation with Africa, deepen strategic coordination, and improve exchange mechanisms at all levels.

Ethiopia concludes session of WHO Regional Committee for Africa

Published on: August 28, 2026
13:09

Addis Ababa, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The 76th meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa concludes on Friday in this capital.

African leaders acknowledge Ethiopia’s progress in health

Published on: August 26, 2026
11:14

Addis Ababa, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) African leaders praised Ethiopia's progress in health and advocated for greater continental cooperation to expand access to treatments, promote self-sufficiency, and build more resilient systems, Fana Media Corporation reported on Wednesday.

ECA warns that health reforms in Africa lack funding

Published on: August 25, 2026
09:44

Addis Ababa, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) warned at an event in this capital on Tuesday that the continent does not endure a reforms deficit, but lacks funding for those transformations.

Ethiopia hosts session of WHO Regional Committee for Africa

Published on: August 24, 2026
09:18

Addis Ababa, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) The 76th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, a meeting that will define the continent's health agenda, began in this capital.

Investigation on French ambassador’s sexual conduct in Africa

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:24

Paris, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) France is awaiting a decision from Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot regarding the ambassador to the Central African Republic (CAR), Bruno Foucher, who is implicated in a matter involving the solicitation of sexual services.

Cuba reiterates commitment to peace at World Public Summit Africa

Published on: July 30, 2026
11:29

Addis Ababa, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will continue to be an independent and sovereign country, maintaining its contribution to peace and dignity in today's world, the Caribbean nation's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Meylin Suarez, affirmed at the World Public Summit Africa.

Cuban academician participates in World Public Summit: Africa

Published on: July 29, 2026
11:18

Addis Ababa, Jul 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban academician and university professor PhD. Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov will participate in the World Public Summit: Africa—the first of its kind held on African soil—aimed at fostering cooperation and innovation.

AU extraordinary health summit begins

Published on: July 21, 2026
10:18

Accra, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Health, a high-level meeting that steps up the continent's efforts to strengthen health systems and move forward with universal coverage, began in Ghana.

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