Commonwealth News
Africa Day
African Union Day, also known as Africa Day, commemorates the birth of the AU, which succeeded the OAU in promoting unity and cooperation among African states. Founded on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the OAU brought together 32 independent African countries...
De Beers Group reports on progress towards ‘Building Forever’ sustainability goals
De Beers Group recently announced significant progress towards its 'Building Forever' sustainability goals. Achievements include engaging 5,000 women and girls in STEM two years ahead of schedule, establishing a flagship Diamonds For Development Fund in Botswana,...
Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is a major Buddhist festival commemorating three significant events in the life of Gautama Buddha: his birth, signifying the beginning of his journey towards enlightenment and the revelation of the path to...
Afreximbank announces launch of CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa
Afreximbank has unveiled the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa, a collaboration between the CANEX Book Factory and Narrative Landscape Press Limited. This initiative, part of the CANEX programme launched in 2020, aims to foster a thriving literary culture and...
Cameroon National Day
On Cameroon's National Day, Unity Day, celebrations occur across the country. Despite being a holiday, children attend school where they participate in various activities such as singing, parades, and marches in different parts of their cities. Speeches are delivered...
Sri Lanka cabinet approves new economic law to meet IMF targets
Sri Lanka's cabinet recently approved a new economic law aligning with key objectives outlined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced the cabinet spokesperson. After facing its severest financial crisis in over seven decades in 2022, including a default...