United Arab Emirates (UAE) Makes Play for African Renewables
Home to 39% of global renewable energy potential, Africa’s green energy sector offers lucrative opportunities for foreign companies and developers looking to diversify their portfolios, in line with COP28 commitments. For the Middle East, the African continent offers Gulf countries the ability to establish themselves as renewable energy market leaders, while exercising technical expertise and […]
Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives the 2024 Presidential Candidates
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received at Al-Ittihadyiya Palace the 2024 presidential candidates, namely Mr. Hazem Omar, the Head of the People’s Republican Party; Mr. Farid Zahran, the Chairman of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party; and Mr. Abdel-Sanad Yamama, the Head of the Wafd Party. The meeting was also attended by Counselor Mahmoud Fawzy, the […]
Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with President of Sudan’s Sovereign Council
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of the Sovereign Council of the Republic of the Sudan, Lt. General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, who congratulated the President on his win in the presidential election for a new term. The President of Sudan’s Sovereign Council wished Egypt more progress and prosperity, and confirmed Sudan’s […]
Nearly 30,000 Babies will be Born in Sudan Over Next Three Months with no Medical Assistance – Save the Children
Some 29,250 babies in Sudan will be born without medical assistance in the next three months, putting them and their mothers at risk of complications that could have lifelong and even fatal consequences, said Save the Children. While an estimated 45,000 babies will be born in the next three months across the entire country, according to […]
Tanzania: Urgent Reforms Needed to Enable Strong Private Sector-Led Inclusive Growth
Over the past two decades, Tanzania has exhibited robust economic growth, surpassing many developing countries, even weathering the COVID-19 pandemic fallouts remarkably well. However, a new World Bank report shows for this trajectory to remain viable, and for Tanzania to reach its full development potential, in the coming years the country will need to switch […]
United Kingdom statement on fighting in Sudan
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development spokesperson said: The past week has seen an escalation of violence in Gezira State, Sudan, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have advanced towards Wad Medani. The town had been a safe haven for displaced people and an important hub for the delivery of essential humanitarian aid. We urge the […]
New research urges data-driven action for agriculture and food systems change
“The state of food systems worldwide in the countdown to 2030“, published today by The Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative (FSCI), provides the first science-based monitoring to guide decision-makers as they seek wholesale transformation of the global agriculture and food systems. This transformation is needed urgently both to reduce the environmental impact of these systems and […]
Zimbabwe Is Set To Host The Inaugural Africa Investment Leaders Forum & Awards In June 2024
Zimbabwe is set to host the inaugural Africa Investment Leaders Forum & Awards in June 2024, an event that promises to bring together investors, influential leaders, CEOs, industry experts, policymakers, government officials, and other key stakeholders from across the African continent and worldwide. The announcement was made during a press conference on 18 December 2023 […]
Launch of health transformation leaders training program in Ethiopia
The World Health Organization (WHO) proudly launched the Health Transformation Leaders training program on December 18, 2023. High-level representation from national and regional levels, including state ministers of health, heads of regional health bureaus, director generals, and deputies of agencies, was in attendance, making this event a resounding success. This holistic approach to leadership development […]
Report Calls For Collective Action To Transform Access To Sexual And Reproductive Health Products
The global health community has made tremendous progress in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) but a new report suggests that a rapidly shifting market landscape means that sustaining these gains will require new tact. Historically, the global health community monitored market issues related to supply, quality and price of products provided to the public sector, […]
