AGOA: The U.S.-Africa Trade Program
U.S. trade with sub-Saharan Africa has plateaued in recent years, prompting analysts to question the effectiveness of a preferential trade program for the region. WRITTEN BY Claire Klobucista and Mariel Ferragamo The African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, has been the cornerstone of U.S. efforts to cultivate deeper economic relations with sub-Saharan Africa since 2000. The […]
Virtual Reality Game to Help Build Co(X)ist -ence Among Students with United States (U.S.) Government Support
Building cultural awareness and social tolerance among students of different ethnic groups is key to creating durable peace across Ethiopia and the world. New immersive educational role-playing games, like the new Co(X)ist game developed by Google Developers Group Addis (GDG-Addis), enable students to be immersed in the culture of different ethnic groups to explore their […]
Algeria: Continued restrictions on human rights defenders undermine social reforms says United Nations (UN) expert
Algeria must refrain from targeting human rights defenders in order to build on the reforms of the past four years, a UN expert said today. “While I welcome the evident reforms which have taken place over the past four years and the new emphasis on public consultation, I regret that some human rights defenders who […]
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomes $10 million additional funding from the United States of America for soil fertility mapping projects
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the announcement of an additional $10 million from the United States Department of State for projects mapping soil fertility in Ghana and Kenya to promote climate-smart agriculture and adaptation measures, resilient crops, fertilizer use efficiency and soil health. “Not only will the additional […]
Scaling up the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV in Ghana
In 2020, the death of his best friend, Tawiah, reminded Nii Ayittey about the real dangers of AIDS. So when he heard of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an effective HIV prevention method, Ayittey did not hesitate to enrol in a PrEP programme. Now a champion, Ayittey has dedicated his life to educating and encouraging his […]
IRC: Urgent call for action to combat climate shocks in conflict-affected, climate-vulnerable states in West Africa
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is sounding the alarm about the compounded crises of conflict and climate change in West Africa during the meeting of world leaders at COP28 in Dubai. The Sahel region contributes less than 1% to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Niger, and Mali are among those most afflicted by […]
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development hosts the 91st Arab Coordination Group meeting on the sidelines of Conference of the Parties (COP28)
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) hosted the meeting at the level of directors of operations of the member institutions of the Arab Coordination Group of national and regional development institutions, which coincided with the commencement of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, in the UAE. The objective of the meeting was to explore […]
5 Reasons to Attend Invest in African Energy 2024 in Paris
Returning to Paris next May for its second edition, Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/484aYL8) is an exclusive forum designed to foster collaboration between European investors and African energy markets. Organized by Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) with the support of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), the forum offers delegates two days of engagement with industry experts […]
Arab Coordination Group allocation of US$10 billion to support energy transition
The Arab Coordination Group (ACG), a strategic alliance comprising regional and international development institutions, announced today at COP28) an allocation of US$10 billion until 2030. This funding is meant to drive a comprehensive and affordable transition to renewable energy in developing countries. The commitment is an integral part of a strategic plan encompassing seven key […]
Mozambique: African Development Bank grants $33 million to improve the electrical grid near borders with Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Meeting in Abidjan on 5 December 2023, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org/en) approved a grant of $33.25 million to Mozambique to implement the Songo-Matambo electricity transport line project. The grant is from the Transition Support Facility, a financial instrument of the Bank specifically for states undergoing transition. The project […]
