Africa Matters

African Civil Society Coalition at COP28 Unveils Five Key Priorities to Combat Climate Change

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates/ — At the United Nations’ Climate Conference COP28, a formidable African civil society coalition, represented by Secou Sarr, Executive Secretary of ENDA-Tiers Monde, announced a set of five critical priorities to tackle climate change effectively. These priorities include adaptation, addressing loss and damage, transforming food systems, land use, and the protection and restoration of forests….

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Egyptian and Russian Presidents Discuss Gaza Crisis, Emphasize Urgent Need for Ceasefire and Two-State Solution

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a critical phone discussion, centering on the intensifying circumstances in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian Territories. This dialogue is set against a backdrop of ongoing regional tensions and the complex history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. President El-Sisi, underlining Egypt’s pivotal role in Middle Eastern politics, stressed…

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Seventy-Eight Food Systems Leaders Graduate from AGRA’s Center for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Programme

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a landmark ceremony held , 7th December 2023 in the vibrant city of Addis Ababa, 78 exceptional leaders in food systems celebrated the culmination of their journey through the Center for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) programme. This initiative, spearheaded by AGRA and co-implemented by the African Management Institute (AMI) and Policy Link, marked…

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Battling the Shadows: The Unseen Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Dodoma

the Dodoma region emerges not just as a geographical centerpiece but as a battleground against an insidious enemy: gender-based violence (GBV). The words of Regional Commissioner (RC) Rosemary Senyamule resonate as a clarion call, echoing through the dusty streets and into the hearts of its people. This feature story delves into the deep-rooted challenges and the ongoing fight against…

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Empowering Tanzania’s Future through Digital Transformation

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: In a significant move towards modernizing its economy, the Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC) has made notable strides in embracing digital transformation. The Council’s recent initiatives promise to usher in a new era of competitive, sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth for the nation. Pioneering the Digital Drive The TNBC’s establishment of the Digital Transformation working…

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Shaping the Future: Stimulating Growth in the Engineering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) of Tanzania

By Maida Waziri, in commemoration of THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS TANZANIA 32ND NATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITIONS. Today let us talk about a matter of great importance – empowering and developing the engineering-driven SMEs in Tanzania. Section 1: The Vibrant Landscape of Engineering SMEs in TanzaniaIn Tanzania, we are fortunate to have world-class engineers capable of participating in projects globally….

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