Africa Matters

ECA Young Economists Network Set to Provide the Human Capital for Africa’s Transformational Economic Development

The High-Level Webinar was attended by more than 200 young students across the continent, many of whom are members of the network ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Africa’s future will be shaped by the young minds of the ECA Young Economists Network (ECA-YEN) who will be nurtured to take charge of the economic direction in which the continent goes. This was…

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Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training in South Sudan

This project is in line with the strategy for Sweden’s development cooperation with South Sudan 2018–2022, which fosters the humanitarian-development-peace nexus in the country On 6 December 2021, the Embassy of Sweden and the UNESCO Office in Juba, signed an agreement to implement a four-year project “Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in South Sudan” amounting to…

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ECA Partners with Mt Kenya Hub to Empower SMEs and Young Innovators

The initiative, which ran from 26 November to 3 December 2021 aimed at enhancing skills development, job creation, and inclusive growth ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, A week-long series of exhibitions, trainings, and hackathons titled “Mt Kenya Innovation and Investment Week” has taken place in the Kenyan counties of Nyeri, Meru, and Kirinyaga. Organized by Mt. Kenya Hub in partnership with the Economic…

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Up to 75,000 people living in a remote camp in eastern DRC facing ‘hellish conditions’

The size of the camp – located in Rhoe, 45km northeast of the provincial capital Bunia and only accessible to aid agencies by helicopter – has nearly quadrupled over the last two weeks ITURI, Democratic Republic of Congo, Up to 75,000 displaced people – including 35,000 children – living in a remote and inaccessible hilltop camp for displaced people…

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Darfur: Save The Children Fears Further Violence After 50 People Killed At The Weekend

The violence comes on the back of a year of increasing clashes between communities in Darfur, the result of multiple factors including poverty, arms proliferation, political instability, and a prolonged and severe economic crisis LONDON, United Kingdom, Save the Children is deeply concerned for the wellbeing of children in Sudan’s Darfur region after nearly 50 people were killed and at least…

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Radisson Hotel Group Looks Ahead to 2022 as it Wraps up 2021 as a Record Year with Numerous Milestones Achieved

The Group’s aggressive expansion places them firmly on track to boost the current African portfolio of almost 100 hotels currently in operation and under development to its ambition of 150 hotels by 2025 CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Radisson Hotel Group (https://bit.ly/3ozC7Sl), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, looks optimistically towards 2022 as it positively culminates the year with…

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Uganda tops African Development Bank’s Electricity Regulatory Index for fourth consecutive year

Other strong performers include East African neighbours, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Namibia and Egypt ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, For the fourth consecutive year, Uganda’s electricity sector is Africa’s best regulated across a number of key metrics, according to the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) 2021 Electricity Regulatory Index. Other strong performers include East African neighbors, Kenya and Tanzania, as well…

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EU and FAO handover a new Water and Land Information Management Centre to Government of Somalia in Puntland

The Centre will provide valuable data to help inform policy, programmes and development in the country ROME, Italy, the European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) officially handed over the new Information Management Centre (IMC) to the Government of Somalia. The launch is part of ongoing joint efforts by FAO in conjunction with the Government…

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First ‘V4 + Morocco’ Ministerial Meeting of Visegrád Group Opens in Budapest

Morocco is represented at this meeting by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita RABAT, Morocco, The first “V4 + Morocco” ministerial meeting of the Visegrád Group opened, Tuesday, December 07, 2021, in Budapest with the objective of discussing the means to strengthen the ties of cooperation between the Kingdom and this intergovernmental organization…

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Transformative Changemakers Named UN’s 2021 Champions of the Earth

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced its 2021 Champions of the Earth NAIROBI, Kenya, The United Nations’ highest environmental award honors this year a prime minister, a scientist, indigenous women, and an entrepreneur for their transformative impact on the environment. These Champions of the Earth inspire, defend, mobilize and act to tackle the greatest environmental challenges of our…

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FAO sub-regional office for southern Africa sets 2022 implementation plan in motion

As the sub-regional office holds its 15th Multidisciplinary Team meeting HARARE, Zimbabwe, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) sub-regional office for southern Africa (SFS) is set to put its 2022 implementation plan in motion as it holds its 15th Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting for the Southern Africa sub-region. The SFS MDT meeting is an annual event…

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The State of Cyber Extortion Crime in South Africa

The ransomware story is getting longer and more complicated and South African organisations are not excluded JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, The KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com) and ITWeb Ransomware Survey took a deep look into the South African organization, finding that ransomware and cybercrime are increasingly impacting organizations on the continent. While many companies (32%) were attacked in 2021, some multiple times (12%),…

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Winners of the 2021 AWIEF Awards Announced in Johannesburg

Out of the 24 powerful women founders and entrepreneurs selected as top finalists by an independent Panel of Judges, 8 winners were announced at the awards ceremony JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced the winners of the 2021 AWIEF Awards during a hybrid awards ceremony that took place on Friday night,…

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World Bank Supports Cabo Verde to Build a Sustainable and Equitable Recovery

This operation, the first in a series of two, is closely aligned with the priorities the Government outlined in its recovery strategy, Cabo Verde Ambição 2030 WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, The World Bank approved a $30 million Development Policy Financing Operation on December 6 to support the Government’s efforts to strengthen policies for a sustainable, equitable, and…

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Presentation of five (5) draft texts of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) to the ECOWAS Parliament

The Honourable Members of Parliament asked a number of questions to clarify issues relating to the functioning of ERCA ABUJA, Nigeria, The draft legal texts for the operationalization of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority were presented on Monday 6 December 2021, to the ECOWAS Parliament by a team from ERCA led by the Ag. Executive Director Dr. Simeon Koffi…

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Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Secondary Educators: Call for Applications

The ultimate goal of SUSI is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States at academic institutions abroad YAOUNDE, Cameroon, The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce its call for applications for the 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars and Secondary Educators.  Funded by the U.S. government, SUSI exchanges are…

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Equinix to Expand into Africa with Acquisition of MainOne

Expansion Aims to Enable Organizations to Accelerate Digital Transformation throughout Africa REDWOOD CITY, United States of America, Equinix, Inc.(www.Equinix.com) (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company™, today announced its expansion into Africa through its intended acquisition of MainOne (www.MainOne.net), a leading West African data center and connectivity solutions provider, with presence in Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The acquisition is expected to close…

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Sectoral ministers of ECOWAS have recommended the mutual recognition of PCR tests and reopening of land borders of member states as from 1 January 2022

It was one of the decisions made during the 59th Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS ABUJA, Nigeria, The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO), convened, on Monday 6 December 2021, a virtual meeting of sectoral ministers in the context…

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ECOWAS Commission prepares a declaration of Heads of State on Climate change

The climate change projections for the future reveal even more disastrous effects both for the international community and for the most vulnerable African states ABUJA, Nigeria, The Specialized Ministerial Technical Committee (CTMS) on the Environment of ECOWAS is holding a hybrid session today, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. GMT to validate a draft Declaration on Climate Change, already…

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OPEC Secretary General Confirmed as Speaker at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021 Conference and Exhibition

H.E. Barkindo is expected to discuss the MSGBC region’s hydrocarbon potential, various long-standing challenges DAKAR, Senegal, Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is proud to announced that OPEC Secretary General, H.E. Mohammed Barkindo, has been confirmed as a speaker at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021 Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 16-17 December at the Centre International…

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Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2021: Bank One Elite Banking awarded “Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering” for its Cross-border Services

The “Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering” title recognises the efforts of Bank One in serving mass affluent customers PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Bank One (www.BankOne.mu) announced that it won the Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering award in the Service Innovations category at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2021 (GRB21) organised by the Digital Banker. Every year, The Digital Banker…

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The Pioneer of Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Africa: TİKA

TİKA aims to raise awareness among African people and to touch their lives directly through projects shaped by needs ANKARA, Turkey, Serkan Kayalar, President of TİKA, wrote the article “The Pioneer of Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Africa: TİKA” for the December 2021 issue of Kriter Magazine, which was published under the theme of “Nearby Africa.”  The problem of…

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Tutuka and Paymentology create the world’s first global issuer-processor spanning 49 countries, to form a new payments and card processing powerhouse

The move brings together the ultra-advanced, multi-cloud platform of Paymentology, with the global reach and experience of Tutuka LONDON, United Kingdom, In a move upending the hottest part of the fintech market, two of the world’s leading issuer processors – Paymentology (www.Paymentology.com) and Tutuka – are merging to create a new payments and card processing powerhouse. Operating under the…

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FAO urges Small Island Developing States in Africa to Urgently Accelerate the Transition to Climate-smart, Sustainable Agriculture

New study from FAO highlights lessons learnt and practical options as African SIDS face impacts of climate change ACCRA, Ghana, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warns that urgent, transformative action is needed in Africa’s six Small Island Developing States (SIDS) due to poverty, vulnerability to temperature and rainfall variations, and the increased risk of…

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Canon celebrates 10 years of Cinema EOS

Canon broke new ground with the launch of the Cinema EOS System bringing to market its first Full HD digital cinema camera and dedicated camera lenses DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its renowned Cinema EOS line-up, praised by filmmakers including Jimmy Chin, Director and Producer of the Academy Award winning documentary Free Solo, the…

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African Business and Political Leaders Start Dialogue to Launch the African Green Initiative at AEW 2022

The African Green Dialogue, led by the private sector, will promote discussions around green energy in Africa, marking a significant step in the journey towards the continent’s energy transition JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, As a platform for an inclusive discussion on Africa’s green energy sector, the African Green Initiative, which is being launched during an African Green Summit at African…

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Africa No Filter and Meta announce a new fund to improve Virtual Reality in Africa’s storytelling

This is an opportunity for African content creators to push the boundaries of their creativity and innovation JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Africa No Filter, a narrative change organization, and Meta (https://about.facebook.com/Meta/) have announced a partnership to launch “Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds” program, aimed at boosting the use of Virtual Reality in Africa’s storytelling.  Supporting Extended Reality storytellers to…

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Sahel Leaders Commit to Ambitious Reforms to Support Access to Quality Education

The “Nouakchott Declaration” identifies three fundamental objectives NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, The summit on education in the Sahel under the theme of “Shaping the Sahel’s future in today’s schools,” just concluded today. The summit brought together President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, heads of delegations of the Sahel and the Vice President of…

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Interstate Conference on Upcoming Seasonal Cattle Migration Concludes in Western Bahr El Ghazal

The main takeaway from the gathering was the need to deploy an integrated joint police force and operationalize a mobile court that can step in if disputes arise WAU, South Sudan, A three-day interstate conference brought together some 100 participants drawn across two states in South Sudan Warrap and Western Bahr el Ghazal to dialogue on a key issue:…

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Learning losses from COVID-19 could cost this generation of students close to $17 trillion in lifetime earnings

World Bank-UNESCO-UNICEF report lays out the magnitude of the education crisis WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, This generation of students now risks losing $17 trillion in lifetime earnings in present value, or about 14 percent of today’s global GDP, as a result of COVID-19 pandemic-related school closures, according to a new report published today by the World Bank, UNESCO,…

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Northern Cape Sport, Arts, Culture hosts National Youth Camp

National Youth Camp : Groblershoop 04 – 10 December 2021 CAPE TOWN, South Africa, The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts, Culture (DSAC) in partnership with the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture; Northern Cape Department of Education, Love Life and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is hosting the 9th National Youth Camp in Grootdrink – Duin…

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MFA Nasser Bourita: Morocco was Able to Turn Challenges of Pandemic into Opportunities

The Minister also recalled the inauguration of the African Migration Observatory in Rabat in December 2020 RABAT, Morocco, Morocco has distinguished itself by turning the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis into opportunities, via the launch of a comprehensive program of transformative reforms, said Saturday, December 4th, in Rome, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, MFA…

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The coming of resilience policies in development economics, the case of Tanzania

Book Review: Reviewer: Anthony Muchoki, email anthony.muchoki@gmail.com Title: Learning from Resilience Strategies in Tanzania: An outlook of International Development Challenges Editors: Dr Pascaline Gaborit, Dr Donath Olomi Publisher: Peter Lang Finance: The 380- page book is co-funded by the European Union for  Pilot 4 Research and Dialogue in Tanzania. Genre: Business Environment Authors: William Amos Pallangy; Kaihula Bishagazi; Wambura…

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ECOWAS Commission Organizes Technical Committee Meeting on ECOWAS Single Currency Programme

The draft ECOWAS Macroeconomic Performance and Convergence Report of first half of 2021 was presented and discussed LAGOS, Nigeria, The ECOWAS Commission through the Directorate of Macroeconomic Stability and Multilateral Surveillance has organized a two-day technical committee meeting on the implementation of the ECOWAS Single Currency Programme. The meeting which is within the framework of the ECOWAS Monetary Cooperation…

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World Soil Day: FAO Highlights the Threat of Soil Salinization to Global Food Security

New report on soil shows 55 percent of countries surveyed lack adequate capacities for soil analysis ROME, Italy, As it marks World Soil Day, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted the threat posed by soil salinization to global food security and warned that many countries still lack adequate capacity for soil analysis. “Soil is the…

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Southern Africa Set for Economic Rebound, but Impact of Covid-19 Lingers

Southern Africa is projected to grow 3.2% in 2021 and 2.4% in 2022, according to the Bank’s Southern Africa Economic Outlook PRETORIA, South Africa, Southern Africa is set for an economic rebound in 2021 and 2022, provided the Covid-19 pandemic tapers off, according to a report published by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). Like elsewhere on the continent, the…

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Minister Thoko Didiza welcomes opening of 100% black-owned winery by children of farm labourers

The opening of wine tasting room and restaurant at Klein Goederust farm tomorrow is testimony to government’s efforts of ensuring equitable access PRETORIA, South Africa, The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), welcomes the opening of a 100% black-owned winery by the children of farm labourer. Klein Goederust is the first and only…

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Sweden and UN Agencies launch multi-year project to strengthen food and nutrition security in Mali

The project will help improve the food and nutritional security of 144,800 people, particularly women and children BAMAKO, Mali, The Government of Sweden, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a four-year programme to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities affected by…

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Binance Educates Over 400,000 Africans, Expands To Francophone Africa

Since 2020, Binance has been offering free cryptocurrency education courses across Africa, on topics ranging from user protection to building careers in blockchain, and is now doing the same for Francophone Africans YAOUNDE, Cameroon, As Binance (www.Binance.com) continues its mission to increase the freedom of money for users, drive blockchain adoption and enable greater accessibility, it remains dedicated to…

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BP Senegal Confirms Participation at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021

Members of the BP delegation will provide a project update on the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) offshore natural gas field DAKAR, Senegal, Energy, Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is pleased to announce that a delegation from lead sponsor BP – comprising Massaer Cisse, Vice President and Country Manager, Senegal; Mohamed Limam Vice President, Head of Country Mauritania; and Rebecca…

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Malabo Montpellier Panel unveils practical guide to accelerate progress towards creating sustainable and resilient food systems

The virtual Forum unveiled Recipes for success: policy innovations to transform Africa’s food systems and build resilience KIGALI, Rwanda, The Malabo Montpellier Panel at AKADEMIYA2063 (www.AKADEMIYA2063.org) recently concluded the 9th edition of the biannual Malabo Montpellier Forum (https://bit.ly/3rykPXW) to offer a roadmap of policy innovations for food systems transformation, building resilience and adapting to climate change. The 9th Meeting of the Malabo…

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African Economic Conference: Development community calls for universal vaccine access to mitigate impact of Omicron, other Covid-19 variants

The World Health Organization categorized Omicron as a Covid-19 “variant of concern”, signifying that it could be more contagious than other known mutations SAL, Cape Verde, Cabo Verde President José Maria Neves on Thursday joined the development community in calling for urgent universal vaccine access as a way to mitigate the impact of Omicron and other variants of the…

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The future is now: FIFA bringing performance analytics to a whole new level

For each match of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, one member of a team of analysts, based in Newport, Wales, is assigned to one player on the field to monitor, track and code their individual performance ZURICH, Switzerland, FIFA (www.FIFA.com) specialists analyzing real-time data from FIFA Arab Cup 2021™; Analysis obtains greater detail, new metrics and ground-breaking insight; New FIFA…

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Critical market ecosystem actors on the spotlight

New Report Sheds Light on African AgriFood Industry Organizations (AFIOs) NAIROBI, Kenya: The “Agri-Food Industry Organizations (AFIOs) as Change Agents” report has been launched today during a webinar organized by AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and NewForesight. AFIOs are member-based entities that integrate different value chain actors, represent the collective …

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African Economic Conference: Development community calls for universal vaccine access to mitigate impact of Omicron, other Covid-19 variants

In a video message, Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General, stated that vaccine inequality could cost African countries billions of dollars SAL, Cape Verde, Cabo Verde President José Maria Neves on Thursday joined the development community in calling for urgent universal vaccine access as a way to mitigate the impact of Omicron and other variants of the Covid-19 virus….

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DLA Piper report shows trends in Africa’s energy transition

Significant differences also exist between countries in energy supply diversity and power systems which is resulting in inconsistent development across the continent JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Africa has released the Africa Energy Futures: Horizon 2030 report. Comprised of 21 country chapters, the report is an in-depth look at where the continent stands in regards to the energy transition, as well…

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What to expect from BizTrends 02.02.2022

This highly specialised session will focus on the do’s, don’ts and legalities involved in future brand collabs with artists, fashion designers and influencers CAPE TOWN, South Africa, As the excitement builds up to the launch of BizTrends 2022, we get behind the speakers confirmed to share their vision of the future via specialised trend forecasting and analysis techniques at…

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International Labour Organization (ILO) and Malawi Congress of Trade Unions partner for trade union action to accelerate the elimination of child labour

The partnership, which is valued at almost MWK 170 million has been established under the ILO’s ‘Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in supply chains in Africa’ project LILONGWE, Malawi, The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) have entered into a new partnership to strengthen trade union action in the fight…

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Nigeria: Escalating attacks targeting children endanger right to education

More than 780 children abducted for ransom in 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom, More than 61 children still in captivity months after mass abduction by bandits; More than 780 children abducted for ransom in 2021; Many schools shutdown indefinitely because of rising insecurity. Nigerian authorities are failing children as at least 61 children in northern Nigeria remain in captivity, months…

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In Lakes state, 16 Days of Activism reaches school students, civil society and women’s representatives

More than 40 participants— schoolgirls, women’s groups and civil society—congregated at a day-long forum organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan JUBA, South Sudan, The impact of early and forced marriages on young girls: This was the burning topic of discussion as Lakes, South Sudan marked the ongoing 16 Days of Activism. More than 40 participants— schoolgirls,…

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Mainstreaming sustainable forest and land management to enhance ecosystem resilience for improved livelihoods in Zimbabwe

This initiative will support a cross-sector approach which will result in mainstreaming of sustainable forest and land management to enhance ecosystem HARARE, Zimbabwe, The process of land degradation negatively affects 3.2 billion people globally out of which 2 billion are located across dryland regions. Promoting and investing in healthy and vibrant drylands worldwide is therefore key to build back…

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Burkina Faso facing ‘multitude of challenges’ – human rights chief Bachelet

Ms. Bachelet discussed the country’s complex challenges with President Kaboré, senior ministers, as well as the President of the National Assembly and others Concluding a four-day to visit Burkina Faso, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday that the country faces “a multitude of challenges with severe impacts on a wide range of human rights of…

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Cabo Verde set to host hybrid 2021 African Economic Conference on financing development in the Covid-19 era

Cabo Verde Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Olavo Correia said the conference offered “an extraordinarily important moment” to chart the continent’s development course SAL, Cape Verde, African heads of state and government together with senior policymakers will share their perspectives on how to reshape Africa’s development financing models at the 2021 African Economic Conference, which takes place…

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CEMAC Business Energy Forum organized by PRO MEET UP AND LEARN and ML Consulting Fosters Energy Discussions to Uplift the Region

Ministerial representatives from the CEMAC sub-region gathered in Congo-Brazzaville on 29-30 November to participate in the CEMAC Business Energy Forum, discussing the region’s development and inter-regional cooperation BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), The CEMAC Business Energy Forum, organized by Pro Meet Up and Learn and ML Consulting, which took place in Congo-Brazzaville on 29-30 November, concluded with interactive reflections…

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Siemens Gamesa delivers 250 MW of clean wind energy to Egypt

First renewable energy project in Egypt to be energized through a 220kV Gas Insulated Substation developed by Siemens Energy CAIRO, Egypt, Erection and commissioning of 96 SG 2.6-114 wind turbines in less than 10 months; Long term maintenance provided through a 15-year service agreement; Generation of 1,000 GWh per year increasing Egypt’s installed wind energy capacity by 18%; First…

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Binance To Host Its First Offline Event In Cameroon

Binance continues to ensure crypto enthusiasts have access to the right information about the workings of the ecosystem YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Binance (Binance.com), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain ecosystem, will hold its first offline event for crypto enthusiasts in Cameroon as it continues its mission to increase the freedom of money, drive blockchain adoption and enable greater financial…

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Fighting against drought-induced hunger: FAO provides rural households in Somalia with cash, livestock and agricultural support

Both livestock and agriculture play an important role in Somalia’s economy, with the two sectors being the main sources of economic activity, employment and export in the country Sureedo lives on her farm in Qoordumey village, Dolow, Somalia. She grows fruits and vegetables with her family and was among the 2 500 rural farming households affected by the drought and…

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How seamless payment experiences make retail brands more valuable and relevant (By Gilbert Lungu)

Awareness and adoption of digital-first grocery shopping experiences, particularly from a payment perspective, were steadily growing LUSAKA, Zambia, – By Gilbert Lungu, Country Manager for Zambia at Cellulant (https://Cellulant.io/)  As established brands in the retail sector aggressively compete to acquire, cultivate, and defend their share of the Zambian consumer’s spend, those that connect, engage, and transact in the most unified and…

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Sustainability and Climate Actions Dominate 2022 Data Center Trends to Watch

Mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence and increased equipment integration also likely, according to Vertiv experts DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) (https://bit.ly/3xGKnmw), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today released its annual list of the key data center trends to watch in 2022, headlined by a dramatic acceleration in actions to address sustainability and…

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TECNO Shared Recent Breakthroughs in Mobile Camera Technologies: RGBW/ G+P, Sensor Shift and Telescopic Lens

Highlighted its advances in dark complexion imaging and recent breakthroughs regarding light sensitivity, image and video stabilization, zoom and high-resolution HONG KONG, China, TECNO (www.TECNO-mobile.com), a premium smartphone brand focusing on global emerging markets, outlined its latest technologies and achievements at a webinar entitled “Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022: Innovation Talk (https://bit.ly/3xNgscr)”. The event was organized with Counterpoint. Webinar…

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Mozambique conference calls for revival of fishing communities

Mozambique has the third-longest coastline in Africa, with enormous coastal resources that contribute significantly to the economy VILANCULOS, Mozambique, African leaders and policymakers have called for strategies to harness the potential of the blue economy to achieve sustainable development. The call came at a high-level conference hosted by the Government of Mozambique on 18 and 19 November in the…

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U.S.-Nigeria Commercial Ties Deepen as Burger King Celebrates Nigeria Expansion

Burger King partnered with local firm Allied Food & Confectionary Services Limited to make the long-awaited market entry LAGOS, Nigeria, The U.S. Mission in Nigeria hails growing U.S.-Nigeria commercial ties as American brands and franchises expand to Nigeria, bringing jobs and investment. Delivering remarks during the grand opening of Burger King’s first outlet in Nigeria, U.S. Mission Commercial Counselor…

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4G Capital Partners with CGAP to Develop Financial Stress Early Warning System

The pilot aims to establish a market monitoring tool that can be shared with regulators and digital lenders across Kenya NAIROBI, Kenya, 4G CAPITAL GROUP Limited (“4G Capital”) (www.4G-Capital.com), a market leader in technology-driven financial inclusion for MSMEs across Kenya and Uganda, has partnered with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (“CGAP”) on developing a new tool that…

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TİKA Installed an Automation System in the Library of Ez-Zitouna University in Tunisia

The automation system will provide Tunisian academic community and students with easier and quicker access to these resources ANKARA, Turkey, The electronic database and barcode registration system installed by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in the library of Ez-Zitouna University in Tunisia was put into service. The electronic database and barcode registration system installed by TİKA in the library…

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USAID, Ministry of Women Affairs Commission ‘Situation Room’ To Support Orphans and Vulnerable Children

The new Situation Room will harmonize OVC program reporting and optimize the National OVC Management Information System and harness the power of data to help case managers respond effectively ABUJA, Nigeria, On November 30, 2021, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Anne E. Patterson joined Federal Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen to launch a new…

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Strengthening Management of Childhood Cancer in Zimbabwe

The move is expected to improve the landscape of cancer management for children in Zimbabwe BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, – Zimbabwe is making great strides in strengthening cancer management as part of the country’s efforts to make Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) services more accessible. With the growing number of NCDs and the impact COVID-19 has had on people with cancer and other…

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Museveni Arrives in Dar for Three-Day State Visit

Presidents Samia and Museveni are expected to participate in a business forum between Tanzania and Uganda Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Dar es Salaam and welcomed by his host President Samia Suluhu Hassan at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es salaam on Saturday. After landing at the Airport, Mr. Museveni inspected a special guard of…

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ECOWAS Commission and UNECA organize a technical review of the draft Regional AfCFTA Implementation Strategy

The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement which entered into force on May 2019 will create the largest free trade area in the world LOMé, Togo, The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the United Nation Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), organized a meeting on 23-25 November 2021 in Abidjan – Cote d’Ivoire, to review the draft Regional AfCFTA Implementation…

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Blue economy in Africa: The African Development Bank explores the continent’s off-shore renewable energy potential

The audience was treated to an analysis of the potential of the offshore renewable energy that Africa possesses ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org/) African Natural Resources Centre and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa have hosted the first in a series of webinars discussing the potential of Africa’s blue economy. The webinar, held on November 23,…

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Minister Thoko Didiza announces second phase of implementation of Presidential Employment Stimulus Initiative for subsistence producers

Subsistence producers must note that the type and quantities of support provided will be limited to the commodity applied for, and the size of the current operation physically verified on site PRETORIA, South Africa, The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), is pleased to announce the opening on the application process of the…

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