Natural Gas Is Key to a Just African Energy Transition (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). It would be an understatement to say Tanzania’s Songo Songo gas field has been good for the country and its citizens. Since 2004, the project’s output has been put to work to benefit the Tanzanian economy, its domestic energy supply, energy costs, employment numbers, and the […]
Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Issues French Edition of the Book on Islamic Development Bank’s Historical Evolution
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce the release of the French language edition of the book titled “The Islamic Development Bank and Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Ali: History of an Institution and Journey of a President”. Originally published in the Arabic language and later in the English language, the book documents […]
National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Opens New Office in Kenya
NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) today announced that the league established a new subsidiary in Kenya, with an office located in Westlands, Nairobi. The NBA Kenya office will support all of the league’s business and basketball development initiatives in the country and will be led by NBA Kenya Senior Director and Country Operations Lead Michael Finley. The […]
The African Development Bank launches research project on grain quality grading and certification in Ghana
The African Development Bank (www.afdb.org/) has launched a three-year research and outreach initiative in Ghana to enhance the cereal value chain development in the country. The Grain Quality Grading and Certification Project is being implemented by the Microeconomics, Institutional and Development Impact Division of the African Development Bank, in partnership with the School of Agriculture […]
African Development Bank Revises Economic Forecast for Africa downwards amid continued global shocks
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has revised its short to medium-term macroeconomic forecast for Africa, for 2023 and 2024 downwards to 3.4% and 3.8%, from 4.0% and 4.3%. The slightly lower figures reflect the persistent long-term effects of COVID-19, geopolitical tensions and conflicts, climate shocks, a global economic slowdown, and limited fiscal space for African […]
United Arab Emirates welcomes extension of humanitarian pause in Gaza and expresses hope for permanent ceasefire and continued provision of aid
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement to extend the humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip by two days, and the continued exchange of detainees between the Palestinians and Israel, expressing hope this development leads to a permanent ceasefire. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended the efforts of the State […]
African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) Supports Mogadishu Journalists with Misinformation and Safety Training
Fake news, misinformation, safety, and security of journalists were among key topics covered at a training workshop for 30 media practitioners from State and private media stations based in the Somalia capital, Mogadishu. At the opening and closing ceremonies of the three day training, the Deputy Mayor of Mogadishu in Charge of Political and Security, […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) holds a workshop for strengthening regional commitment on refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP)
The ECOWAS Commission’ s Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, in partnership with the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has commenced a three-day Regional Post-Ministerial Coordination Technical Workshop in Dakar, Senegal. The workshop is a preparation for the upcoming Global Refugee Forum (GRF) scheduled for December 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. The workshop […]
Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Hosaka Yasushi by His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems
On November 29, Mr. HOSAKA Yasushi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems. The outline of the courtesy call is as follows. At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister HOSAKA expressed his appreciation for the contribution of H.E. Dr. Mayaki, who has […]
How To Ensure The Safety Of Women Business Travellers In Sub-Saharan Africa
International SOS recently released its ‘Sub-Saharan Africa: Travel Security Risks for Women’ report for its clients, with a series of tips shared for women intending to travel to sub-Saharan Africa – and what companies can do to support them. Travel statistics reveal that last year, women made up some 64% of all travellers globally. However, […]
