Government leaders reaffirm their commitment to accelerate HIV prevention efforts to reduce new HIV infections
With just two years left to attain the 2025 HIV prevention target of fewer than 370 000 new HIV infections annually, the world is not on track. In 2022, 1.3 million people became infected with HIV – the urgency to accelerate progress cannot be overemphasized. The Global HIV Prevention Coalition co-convened by UNAIDS and UNFPA […]
European Union supports expansion of logistics lifeline for people in Gaza
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes the support of the European Union in strengthening the logistics capacity of Egyptian Red Crescent-run aid hubs in the northeast of Egypt which are a critical part of relief efforts for people in Gaza. This vital support will expand inter-agency storage and cargo consolidation operations at multiple […]
Uganda: Oil companies seek to import special petroleum products
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) under their umbrella body, Sustainable Energies and Petroleum Association (SEPA) want the amendment of the Petroleum Supply Act to take into consideration a provision to allow them import and supply special petroleum products. The association although in agreement with the bill’s proposal to make the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) a […]
Sudan: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warns of increasing violence and human rights violations against civilians in Darfur
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned at the latest developments in Sudan as fighting escalates in the Darfur region. Those who have managed to escape across borders are arriving in droves. More than 8,000 people have fled into neighbouring Chad in the last week alone – a figure likely to be an underestimate […]
First Batch of Overseas Filipinos from Gaza Return to the Philippines
The first batch of 35 are now heading to the Philippines. Embassy officers and staff, led by Ambassador Ezzedin Tago, assisted the group at the Cairo International Airport for their flight. While in Cairo, the Embassy made arrangements for medical checkups, visas and flights. An Embassy team, led by Vice Consul Bojer Capati, remains near the Rafah […]
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of the First Saudi-Africa Summit
The President of the Republic of Seychelles Mr Wavel Ramkalawan arrived in Riyadh late yesterday evening (9 November) ahead of his participation at Saudi- Africa Summit being held in Riyadh. The President was welcomed by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, upon his arrival at King Khalid […]
Afreximbank announces 71 Sponsors of Intra-African Trade Fair 2023
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has released an impressive list of 71 sponsors of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023), Africa’s premier trade and investment event, taking place in Cairo from 9 to 15 November. Positioned as […]
Afreximbank announces $1-billion African Film Fund
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is working on the establishment of a $1-billion African Film Fund to be launched in 2024 to support the continent’s film industry, Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank, at Afreximbank, announced in Cairo today. Addressing the opening of the 2023 CANEX Summit held as part of the third […]
African Development Bank, leaders commit to catalyse investment in cities as engines of the continent’s economic growth
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) on Thursday pledged greater commitment to the development of cities and stressed the need for increased investment and autonomy for municipalities, the continent’s engine for economic growth. The Bank chief spoke at a high-level forum for mayors titled: “Leveraging Cities and Municipalities for National Development,” held on the […]
Saudi Fund for Development Provides Over $580 Million in Development Loans to African Countries for Key Vital Projects
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) (www.SFD.gov.sa) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today, 14 new development loan agreements with 12 African ministers, worth over USD $580 million to fund projects in healthcare, water, education, and transportation sectors in Angola, Burkina Faso, Benin, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Guinea, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and […]
