Commonwealth News
Kenya launches ambitious plan to end ‘Triple Threat’ by 2027
Kenya introduces a groundbreaking Commitment Plan designed to eliminate the 'Triple Threat' of new HIV infections, gender-based violence (GBV), and teenage pregnancy over the next three years. Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula made this significant...
Ghana and Zambia to boost cooperation, trade and investment
In a significant diplomatic move, Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey's visit to Lusaka has laid the foundation for enhanced cooperation between Ghana and Zambia. The Foreign Minister was warmly received by President Hakainde Hichilema, and their discussions emphasized...
India’s Darasing Khurana 2nd in the world to be appointed as ‘Commonwealth Year of Youth Champion’
Darasing Khurana, who first rose to fame after winning Mister India International 2017, has become a versatile actor and influencer, especially among the youth, in the Indian entertainment industry. Khurana made his acting debut in 2023 in the Punjabi film 'Bai Ji...
Africa dominates list of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024—AfDB report
The African continent is poised for significant economic growth in 2024, surpassing the projected global average, according to the latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report released by the African Development Bank Group. Eleven African nations are...
Gambia Independence Day
It is a national public holiday marked with patriotic parades, cultural events, and speeches reaffirming Gambian sovereignty. The day is seen as an important commemoration of the Gambia's self-determination and a chance to reflect on national identity. Families and...
GIC buys 6% stake in Data Patterns
In a sequence of block deals, Florintree Capital Partners, led by Mathew Cyriac, has successfully divested its entire 10.71% stake in the listed company Data Patterns (India) Ltd, amounting to approximately Rs 1,100 crore. The Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC...