The Anglophone Africa building sector is going through several important and enduring changes dictated by various trends that will undoubtedly set the tone for future development and growth. Devan Pillay, cluster president, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Trends today The first is urbanization; megacities, and even smaller cities and towns, are experiencing rapid growth. Urban centers play a critical…
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency has urged state governments to step up mass vaccination against COVID-19 as part of moves to combat the virus. The agency, in its latest advisory obtained by one of our correspondents in Abuja, also urged state governors to enact and enforce vaccination mandate for local and state government workers. This came to fore…
Aid agencies have suspended their operations in an area of Tigray in Ethiopia after 56 civilians were killed in an airstrike , the United Nations said Sunday. “Humanitarian partners suspended activities in the area due to the ongoing threats of drone strikes,” the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a statement. According to the…
The threat of the resurgent coronavirus will hang heavily over the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament when it opens on Sunday in Cameroon. Still, organizers are pressing ahead with the monthlong championship, which features 24 teams, from defending champion Algeria in the far north of the continent to the tiny island nation of Comoros out in the Indian…
It is my pleasure to welcome you to this press briefing as we conclude one of our planning meetings in preparation for the General Elections scheduled for 9th August 2022. The Commission is on course in planning and putting in place measures and mechanisms to ensure free, fair, credible, verifiable, accountable and transparent General Election. Towards this end, multiple…
China’s foreign minister says his country will appoint a special envoy to the Horn of Africa region NAIROBI, Kenya. China’s foreign minister says his country will appoint a special envoy to the Horn of Africa region, where Ethiopia and Eritrea have been fighting forces from Ethiopia’s Tigray region and Somalia is in the grip of a political crisis caused by a…
Before sunrise in a quiet village in Gran Canaria, an island off the coast of northwest Africa, a team of scientists shuffles along the port’s wooden boardwalk toward a row of nine containers floating in the ocean. “Hurry up, it’s going to get light soon,” says one bleary-eyed researcher to another, as they submerge a hefty, cube-shaped device for…
By November, more than 84 million people had been forced from their homes, according to UNHCR data GENEVA, Switzerland, Pandemic-related travel restrictions may have put a dent on international migration figures in 2021, but the number of people forced to leave their homes, due to conflict and persecution, rose to record highs. By November, more than 84 million people…
The UN cultural agency commemorated on Monday the 50th anniversary of its Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB), which created in 1971, has been promoting a long-lasting connection between people and nature “This is really a programme for the people, because people are part of nature…so they are incorporated in nature protection but also in sustainable use of natural…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 24th December 2021 –Equity Bank Tanzania has announced the appointment of Ms. Isabel Maganga as the new Managing Director in an acting capacity with effect from 23rd December 2021. Ms. Maganga is a career banker with over fifteen years of experience. She holds a Master of Science in Finance and Investments from Coventry University, a…
Arusha,: East African Community Partner States are in the process of harmonizing critical policies and putting in place the requisite institutions to attain a single currency for the region by 2024 as outlined in the EAC Monetary Union Protocol. EAC Secretary General Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko said that the Bill for the establishment of the East African Monetary Institute (EAMI) had…
Welcoming participants at the launch, the UNESCO Ghana Country Representative, Mr. Diallo Abdourahamane stated that, the media play a crucial role in raising awareness on the risks related to migration ACCRA, Ghana, The graffiti mural in Accra is to amplify awareness on the need for access to quality information on migration amongst young people. Funded by the Italian government…
Egypt is the first country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to use nOPV2, a next-generation version of the existing type 2 monovalent OPV (mOPV2) CAIRO, Egypt, A nationwide campaign to vaccinate 16.5 million children under age five with novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) began this week in Egypt. Egypt is the first country in the Eastern Mediterranean…
The youth-led projects took different approaches to raising awareness of the importance of World Heritage among youth in the Eastern Africa region The six winning projects for the first Africa World Heritage Day (AWHD) Youth Competition for Eastern Africa were successfully completed in December 2021. Organized in collaboration with UNESCO National Commissions in the beneficiary countries (Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania…
The NBFP and the medium-term lays out planned interventions for enhancing Uganda’s economic growth, consistent with government’s Macroeconomic objectives KAMPALA, Uganda, The National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for Financial Year 2022/23 has been presented before Parliament. The NBFP presented by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Planning), Hon Henry Musasizi, in line with the Public…
Djibouti’s large-scale infrastructure investments have driven strong economic growth in recent years, but the benefits have not been widely shared WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, Large port-related infrastructure investments have boosted growth in recent years, but also increased macroeconomic vulnerabilities while generating few jobs and little tax revenue; The COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in neighboring Ethiopia have…
Mayors and representatives of different municipal councils attended the webinar, which aimed to encourage Tunisian municipalities to join the MCR2030 programme The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS) and the Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment in the Republic of Tunisia organized a national webinar under the title “Resilient Cities: Introduction to…
This investment will help Paylend grow its operation in the Kenyan market and open new markets in Tanzania, Zambia and Nigeria as part of its next 3 years growth plan NAIROBI, Kenya, Paylend (www.Paylend.africa), a Kenyan FinTech startup focused on providing access to finance and digitizing MSMEs in Kenya have today announced that it has raised $2 million dollars…
There is a pressing need to address the inequalities fueling the twin pandemics of HIV and COVID-19 including stronger support for community-led responses ABUJA, Nigeria, The emergence of the COVID 19 omicron variant, has continued to rage, with attendant consequences. The situation is posing an even greater strain on progress with ending AIDS, disrupting HIV prevention and treatment services,…
FAO knowledge exchange on extending social protection to rural households ACCRA, Ghana, We must not programme for farmers, but with farmers – this message was echoed by panelists and speakers throughout FAO’s recent Regional Knowledge Exchange webinar, Exploring the role of producer organizations in the extension of social protection to rural households (15 December 2021). The webinar was organized…
The Mozambican economy is recovering from a sharp contraction, following several years of economic shocks An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Alvaro Piris conducted discussions virtually in the context of the 2021 Article IV Consultation with Mozambique ended on December 16, 2021. At the end of the mission, Mr. Piris issued the following statement: The…
This high quality, versatile camera gives outdoor remote production teams a robust camera solution Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces the expansion of its remote camera system line-up, with the launch of the CR-X300 – a small, robust PTZ camera. Joining Canon’s current range of PTZ cameras, which includes the CR-N500, CR-N300 and CR-X500, the CR-X300 offers high-quality 4K video output…
TECNO Security Response Center affirms commitment to the digital security community, sponsors Security BSides and offers prizes and gifts to detect vulnerabilities Serious in its commitment to digital information security, TECNO Security Response Center (SRC) (https://bit.ly/3e6nOyH) sponsored the latest Security BSides in Ahmedabad, India in 2021. More than 400 security specialists and professionals attended the conference, fostering cooperation and…
She tasked the Ministry of Agriculture to closely monitor its implementation to ensure that the multibillion project is not mismanaged KAMPALA, Uganda, The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has broken ground for the construction of Shs71billion Acomai irrigation scheme in Kamutur Sub-county in Bukedea District. The project, which is under the Agricultural Value Chain Development Programme being implemented…
The Day lays emphasis on the importance of child rights and building a better future for them as they are the leaders of tomorrow PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, An interactive session was held, this morning, at Roches Noires Multipurpose Complex, in the context of Universal Children’s Day 2021 (UCD), to sensitise parents and duty bearers on the rights and responsibilities…
ESCWA Executive Secretary Rola Dashti reiterated her call for considering the humanitarian, development and peace nexus as a foundation for all interventions, especially in countries affected by chronic conflict BEIRUT, Lebanon, Arab least developed countries (LDCs) members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), namely Mauritania, Somalia, the Sudan and Yemen, have been facing…
Ms. Fal joined the African Development Bank as Principal Legal Counsel in the procurement unit (1998-2007) and subsequently served as Manager in charge of the reform implementation team in the office of the President ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine FAL, currently Director General, Cabinet Office of…
The IsDB Group has prioritized support to its Member Countries in rebuilding their economies JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Islamic Development Bank President and Chairman of IsDB Group, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, chaired the 10th meeting of the IsDB Institute Board of Trustees (www.IsDB.org), held virtually on 14 December 2021. The board meeting was the first to be held since Dr….
Day two of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021 Conference and Exhibition featured a panel discussion presenting effective strategies to promote local content development and capacity building in the region DAKAR, Senegal, Under the theme ‘Innovative Strategies for Socioeconomic Growth,’ day two of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021 Conference and Exhibition, held in Dakar, Senegal, on…
The new BRGBO Biosphere Reserve has also been identified by Birdlife International as an important bird area as well as a key biodiversity area owing to the high density of endemic species per square kilometre PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, The Prime Minister, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, proceeded this morning, with the unveiling of the announcement certificate and commemorative plaque of…
The second day of the MSGBC Oil, Gas and Power 2021 Conference and Exhibition featured a panel discussion focusing on a project update on The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project, located on the maritime border offshore Senegal and Mauritania DAKAR, Senegal, Day two of the MSGBC Oil, Gas and Power 2021 Conference and Exhibition featured a panel discussion on…
The Sidilega Private Hospital has a vision – to create a world-class, fully digitized radiology department that will empower more radiologists to grow their skill set while enabling Botswana to become a leading center of excellence in Southern Africa GABORONE, Botswana, It’s already happening, thanks to Mrs. Isaacs – the visionary Head of Radiology Department, who not only set…
Stakeholders Validation Workshop Friday, 17th December 2021, supported by AGRA, World Bank and FAO
As part of the Rise Challenge, Rise will select 100 Global Winners from tens of thousands of applicants from around the world to participate in the 2022 Rise Cohort JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Rise Challenge Will See 100 Winners Receive Access to a Lifetime of Benefits, Including Scholarships, Mentorship, Opportunities for Career Development and Funding for Future Ventures for Public…
H.E Issoufou Mahamadou and H.E Hailemariam Desalegn aim to work alongside their peers to ensure that wildlife and wild lands thrive in a modern Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) (www.AWF.org) has onboarded two former African heads of state — H.E. Issoufou Mahamadou, former President of Niger and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Ethiopian Prime Minister — to…
CEMAC experienced a smaller-than-anticipated economic contraction in 2020, as non-oil activity recovered in late 2020, supported by the relaxation of containment measures and stronger fiscal stimulus IMF Executive Board Concludes Annual Discussions on CEMAC Common Policies, and Common Policies in Support of Member Countries Reform Programs. The almost two-years pandemic-related crisis has left CEMAC with a fragile external position….
One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems The FAO One Health Monitoring Tool aids local, national and regional entities to assess progress made and identify gaps. The Tanzania One Health Coordination Desk, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),…
Memory Fusion Technology was designed to make use of unused read-only memory (ROM) and channel them for RAM operations HONG KONG, Hong Kong, TECNO (www.TECNO-mobile.com), a rising superstar as a global smartphone brand of the new generation, announced the release of a new virtual Random Access Memory (RAM) expansion technology for its users to increase the RAM capacity of…
Top on the agenda of the Ministerial discussions was the Future of the Oil and Gas industry in Africa in the light of the Global pursuit of Energy Transition JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, The Council of Ministers of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) just ended its 41st Ministerial Session with a resolve to continue the exploitation of its Member Countries’…
Sensor Shift stabilizes images using sensor movements to compensate for vibrations rather than using lens movements as in existing cameras HONG KONG, Hong Kong, A premium smartphone brand focused on global emerging markets, TECNO (TECNO-Mobile.com), outlined an array of its latest technologies and achievements at a webinar entitled “Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022: Innovation Talk” (https://bit.ly/3yom1hM). One eye-catching development…
Economic growth is expected to reach 1.5 percent in 2021 and accelerate in 2022 to 3 percent as the recovery gains steam WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, The Gabonese authorities and IMF staff made significant progress in discussions on the actions needed to complete the first review supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and on economic policies…
The Bank will continue to promote the development and deepening of African capital markets through the issuance of local currency-denominated debt ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, The 2022 borrowing program of the African Development Bank has been approved by the Board of Directors for up to $10 billion to be raised from the capital markets. The African Development Bank is…
Published yearly since 2016, the Index measures African countries’ openness to travellers from elsewhere on the continent ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, Opening up Africa’s borders to travel will drive investment and an economic rebound, according to the authors of the 2021 Africa Visa Openness Index (https://bit.ly/3IPoRkJ). Published yearly since 2016, the Index measures African countries’ openness to travellers from elsewhere…
At the COSP there will be a high-level panel on “Women Leaders in Integrity: considerations for an inclusive recovery” with the Executive Director of UNODC, Ghada Waly. Several side events related to gender and corruption will also take place CAIRO, Egypt, Corruption harms people of all genders because it reduces trust in institutions and erodes the foundations of democracy…
The report tells the story of the United States’ enduring partnership with the Ugandan people, focusing on the impact of our work to promote economic growth and employability KAMPALA, Uganda, The U.S. Mission in Uganda released today the 2021 Report to the Ugandan People. The report tells the story of the United States’ enduring partnership with the Ugandan people, focusing on the…
Prior to the pandemic, Kenya saw strong growth in employment among the higher-skilled services sub-sectors NAIROBI, Kenya, Kenya has a very dynamic private sector, with a relatively high entry rate of new firms, in comparison to other countries with similar levels of per capita income. These firms do face challenges in terms of scaling up – most firms in…
Taking place on the 16th of December, the awards aim to celebrate achievements made by companies and individuals in west Africa’s energy space DAKAR, Senegal, Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is proud to announce the launch of an award ceremony at the first-ever MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021 (https://bit.ly/3dSCodc) conference and exhibition. Taking place on the evening…
Leaders of three regional agencies call for more action on agrifood systems transformation in the face of worsening hunger and malnutrition ACCRA, Ghana, A new, interactive digital report launched today shows that the number of hungry people in Africa continues to rise, spurred by conflict, climate change and economic slowdowns including those triggered by COVID-19. The African Union Commission (AUC), the…
Consortium of seven organizations chosen by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership to develop a next-generation fuel cell platform to ensure a greener future for data centres across the world DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Vertiv (https://bit.ly/3ymc18R) (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the Clean Hydrogen Partnership will provide EUR 2.5 million to help…
The event, hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, also marked the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence JUBA, South Sudan, “One people, one nation,” croons one of South Sudan’s most popular singers, Garang Ateny, as hundreds of people sing along and sway to the beat of the uplifting music. The performer…
Migrants often leave their homes without being aware of the risks ahead BOSASO, Somalia, Jafar had two wishes. The first was to see his family again. He couldn’t remember when he left Ethiopia; perhaps eight months ago, maybe a year. Financial problems in the teenager’s hometown convinced him that reaching Saudi Arabia would be his best bet at making…
This expansion of the MCB’s scope to the Middle Eastern region is aligned with its mandate to further facilitate transactions to and from Africa PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) (www.MCB.mu) announces that it has been licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to provide Advising and Arranging services. Mr Sebastian Graewert has been appointed as the…
The African Nature-Based Tourism Platform seeks to connect funders to communities and small and medium enterprises involved in nature-based tourism in 11 African countries DURBAN, South Africa, The newly launched African Nature-Based Tourism Platform (NatureBasedTourism.Africa) is 8 months into its first year of the three-year project phase. It is an innovative collaboration to channel vital COVID-19 relief and recovery…
Partnership will further development of digital infrastructure and services in Africa Cassava Technologies (CassavaTechnologies.com), Africa’s first integrated tech company of continental scale, today announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui), one of Japan’s largest global conglomerates. Cassava Technologies and Mitsui share a common vision of facilitating digital transformation across…
There are opportunities in South Sudan and Africa to advance the agenda of sustainability The U.S.-Africa Committee of the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) will host a Power Breakfast on Thursday 16th December 2021 at The Army And Navy Club 901 17th St NW, Washington D.C., featuring the participation of Hon. Puot Kang Chol, the Minister of Petroleum for the…
Ghana to benefit from largest EIB (www.EIB.org)support for COVID health investment in Africa, with EUR 75 million investment loan from the EIB, alongside EUR 7.5 million European Commission grant; Ghanaian and EIB leaders discuss strengthening health and economic resilience in Africa, local vaccine manufacturing and private sector support; EIB President confirms new business, renewable energy and digital investment and…
Elle rentre dans le cadre de renforcement de capacités des enseignants, prévu dans le PRODEC 2 à travers des formations continues, en matière d’éducation à la santé et au bien-être BAMAKO, Mali, Les 20-21, 27-28 novembre et 4 – 5 décembre 2021, ont eu lieu à la Maison des ainés de Bamako les ateliers de formation des enseignants sur…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Roberto Cardarelli conducted virtual discussions with the Moroccan authorities on the 2021 Article IV Consultation WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, Morocco’s economy is rebounding. The economic recovery is expected to continue over the next few years, although the COVID-19 pandemic will leave some scars; the authorities have embarked on a…
Technological advancement in energy is a guaranteed force of change in the coming years and with the global focus on addressing issues of climate change, it becomes clear that US-Africa relationships will play a major role in developing and enabling the future of African energy HOUSTON, United States of America, Day two of the US-Africa Energy Forum in Houston,…
26 million people currently do not have sufficient food during the ongoing harvest season DAKAR, Senegal, The number of acutely food insecure people in West and Central Africa has now risen to a record high of 28 million people and trends point toward a further deterioration if support to stem the spread of hunger is not ramped up, two…
Ministers and executives from across Africa’s energy industry emphasize that, ‘Africa is open for business’ as the future of the industry looks bright for foreign collaboration and innovation HOUSTON, United States of America, After a strong opening to the US-Africa Energy Forum, ministers and executives dove into the age-old investment proposition, ‘Why Africa and why now?’ If one thing…
The US-Africa Energy Forum just opened in Texas with opening statements focusing on the importance of fostering relationships between the United States and the African continent HOUSTON, United States of America, The US-Africa Energy Forum is off to a strong start at the C. Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston, Texas. Jude Kearney (Chair of the US-Africa Committee, African Energy…
Convergence of fast-growing CPaaS, CCaaS, and Digital Commerce sectors drives adoption of Chat Commerce REDWOOD CITY, California, Clickatell (https://bit.ly/3yfdmhr), a leader in mobile communications and Chat Commerce (https://bit.ly/3GqJr8U), collaborated with senior executives across the CPaaS, CCaaS, and Digital Commerce industries to predict the stand-out trends for 2022. The responses point to the consolidation of all three sectors into a…
The infographic highlights key Meta successes and milestones across the region, whilst reinforcing its continued commitment to Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Meta (https://about.facebook.com/Meta/) today released its ‘2021 Africa Year in Review’, an infographic capturing some of the company’s significant investments and initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa this year – focused on driving innovation, connecting communities, helping businesses to grow and…
The event included insight from global market intelligence and advisory service, IDC, as well as a panel of industry thought leaders LAGOS, Nigeria, Attendees at Clickatell’s (www.Clickatell.com) Connect Interact and Transact (CIT) annual event last week experienced how creating a world where commerce and communications collide is where brands may do their best work for their customers. The event…
Some 15 UN Volunteers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan joined hands with the state government to plant fruit bearing trees AWEIL, South Sudan, December 5 is annually commemorated as International Day of United Nations Volunteers. In Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, some 15 UN Volunteers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan joined…
East Africa is currently experiencing the devastating impacts of climate change, with concurrent emergencies like drought and floods across the region leading to mass displacement and severe hunger LONDON, United Kingdom, More than 260,000 children aged under five may have died from extreme hunger or related diseases in East Africa since the start of the year, according to new…
The reports aim to support the crowding-in of scaled private sector investment in generation, networks and off-grid markets ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the RES4Africa Foundation have jointly released a series of country regulatory reviews on electricity markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zambia, South Africa and Ghana. The reports, which aim to support the crowding-in…
Course on new international governance framework launched by South African 51% Black female-owned business PRETORIA, South Africa, Following the launch of the new International Standard, ISO 37000, FluidRock Governance Academy (www.FluidRock.co.za) and Candor Governance have announced the availability of their virtual course entitled ISO 37000 Governance of Organizations Course, Foundations Level. FluidRock Governance Academy and Candor Governance have partnered…
The agreement aims to improve cooperation and avoid duplication across climate-related programmes and activities underway in Malawi, Nepal and Liberia GLASGOW, Scotland, The United Nations Capital Development Fund and the NDC Partnership have signed a new agreement that promises to deliver accelerated results under countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions, following urgent calls for action expressed by many nations at COP26….
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…
Growing food insecurity that is already affecting tens of millions of people across West Africa and the Sahel, must not be ignored by the international community, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday The alert comes as new data from the region indicated that almost 36 million people are expected to be acutely food insecure by the time next year’s lean season comes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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%),…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The City of Cape Town’s Metro Police Department held a parade at the Green Point Athletics Track, including officers from the first intake of recruits who remain in service CAPE TOWN, South Africa, From its first intake of recruits in July 2001, the then City Police has evolved into the Metropolitan Police Department making on average more than 4…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…