Multinational: African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to provide $9.72 million to modernise the African Hydropower Fleet
The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) (www.AfDB.org/SEFA) has approved a $9.72 million grant to scale up the Africa Hydropower Modernisation Programme (AHMP), a one-stop shop that overhauls African hydropower systems to enhance their reliability and flexibility. With this new funding, AHMP will expand the modernisation of a pipeline of 12 private-sector-led projects […]
Breaking: Ruto, Weah, Kikwete, Others Emerge Winners in African Persons of the Year Awards 2023
The President of Kenya, William Ruto, alongside President George Weah of Liberia and former President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, have emerged the winners of the 12th African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year Awards 2023 (https://www.AfricanLeadershipMagazine.co.uk/), following the 2-step selection process which included a call for nominations and an online voting poll that closed […]
African Development Bank Urges Inaugural Graduates of Public Finance Management Academy for Africa to Champion Accountability and Transparency
The African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org) on Thursday charged the first cohort of graduates from its Public Finance Management Academy for Africa (PFMA) to serve as standard-bearers for embedding accountability across Africa. Kevin Urama, the Bank’s Chief Economist and Vice President made the charge at a milestone graduation ceremony in Abuja for 51 public officials from […]
Africa gets shot in the arm as African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation gets underway
Africa’s efforts to build a resilient and self-reliant pharmaceutical industry for the continent advanced significantly today as the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government signed the host country agreement paving the way for the Foundation’s operationalisation. The Foundation also signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Investment Bank to further strengthen cooperation. […]
Seychelles: President Wavel Ramkalawan sent a message of condolence to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, on behalf of the Government and the people of Seychelles, has extended his heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the new Emir of the State of Kuwait, following the passing away of his brother, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, […]
Media accreditation process for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ launched
FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023, which will take place at the Eventim Apollo in London on Monday, 15 January 2024 has now been launched. The deadline for submitting accreditation requests is 8 January 2024. The process will be handled via the FIFA Media Hub (https://apo-opa.co/3TvKQF9) for written press […]
Dominic Ongwen transferred to Norway to serve his sentence of imprisonment
On 18 December 2023, Dominic Ongwen was transferred to a prison facility in the Kingdom of Norway to serve his sentence of imprisonment. Mr Ongwen is the fifth person transferred by the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”) (www.ICC-CPI.int) to a State that has indicated its willingness to accept sentenced persons. On 9 November 2023, […]
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid Arrives in Kuwait to Represent His Majesty the King at Presentation of Condolences Following death of His Highness Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid arrived, on Monday in Kuwait, to represent His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the presentation of condolences following the death of the Emir of the State, HH Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Upon his arrival at the princely airport, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid was welcomed by the Minister of […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine Center unveiled in Tunis
A Traditional Chinese Medicine Center was unveiled on Friday in the Tunisian capital Tunis. A ceremony was held to mark the establishment of the center, which is located in Mongi Slim Hospital. The event was attended by the Tunis governorate’s Regional Health Director Tarek Ben Nasr, and a Chinese delegation headed by Gong Jianping, director […]
Seychelles: President Wavel Ramkalawan sends congratulatory message to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait
The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the occasion of his accession as the Emir of the State of Kuwait. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated: “On behalf of the Government and the people of Seychelles, and […]
