Liberia Defaults on World Bank Loan
The World Bank has suspended its access to “unwithdrawn loans” in Liberia after the country defaulted loan repayments by 60 days under the administration of outgoing president George Weah. The decision to suspend access was conveyed in a letter on November 15 to Liberia’s Finance Minister Samuel Tweah, from the Vice-President of the Western and […]
Combating gender-based violence tops Africa’s agenda for women’s rights, new Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile shows
Gender-based violence (GBV) ranks as the most important women’s-rights issue that Africans want their government and society to address, according to Afrobarometer’s (https://www.Afrobarometer.org/) latest Pan-Africa Profile (https://apo-opa.co/3GfPJdE). Download Document: https://apo-opa.co/3urm52h On average across 39 countries, almost four in 10 respondents say GBV is common in their community, though perceptions vary widely by country and demographic group. […]
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) conducts Capacity-Building Workshop in Kampala for Officials from Somalia Ministry of Information
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia’s Public Information Unit has concluded a capacity building workshop and field visit in Kampala, Uganda, with officials from Somalia’s Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Twelve officials from the Ministry benefitted from the workshop, which included field visits and interactions with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation and the Nation Media […]
Tata International expands operations in Nigeria at Lagos Free Zone
Tata International is set to expand operations in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) (https://LagosFreeZone.com). The agreement was signed in the presence of Anand Sen, Managing Director of Tata International Limited, by Managing Director of Tata Africa Holdings Pty Ltd, Len Brand. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s […]
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announce results of Global Knowledge Index 2023
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) (https://MBRF.ae/en/) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the results of the ‘Global Knowledge Index 2023’ (GKI 2023). The results were announced during a panel discussion titled ‘Building knowledge cities together: UNDP and MBRF partnership for the 5th industrial revolution,’ held as part of the […]
Uniting Efforts to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases in Zimbabwe
Despite their prevalence and devastating impact on communities, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) often receive limited funding and scant media coverage. This neglect has fostered a vicious cycle of poverty, disease, and disability, trapping millions of people in a state of perpetual suffering particularly for women and children. Reversing this trend requires a comprehensive approach that […]
5,300 Small Businesses Celebrate Graduation From Google’s Hustle Academy
Today, 5,300 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) graduated from Google’s Hustle Academy. This milestone underscores their dedication to improving business acumen and skill sets. The graduation ceremonies, which took place in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria demonstrates the impact of the program, with over 10,000 entrepreneurs across Africa benefiting from it since its launch in […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia and the Health Cluster are delivering the last mile in Amhara
The World Health Organization (WHO) is living up to its commitment to reach the last mile delivery as over 95,000 vulnerable people can now access emergency supplies for Cholera, Malaria and conflict related casualties’ management in Amhara region. The 17, 8797 metric tons of emergency drug kits have been on the road for over a […]
Prime Bank And MDP Expand Card Issuing & Processing Deal
Prime Bank, Kenya & MDP have announced a strategic partnership with the launch of a multicurrency prepaid card. The multicurrency prepaid card with a Tap and Go contactless capability and Chip and PIN security, will allow traders, travelers, Diaspora and the business community to load multiple currencies in USD, GBP, Euro and Indian Rupee on […]
New Permanent Representative of Tanzania presents credentials
The new Permanent Representative of Tanzania to the United Nations (Vienna), Naimi Aziz, presented her credentials today to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Ghada Waly. During her career, Ms. Aziz has served in various capacities, among them: Director, Africa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East Africa Cooperation (2020-2023); Ambassador […]
