Aquaculture Africa (AFRAQ) 2023 Conference Spotlight: African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources’s (AU-IBAR) Strategies for Advancing Aquatic Animal Health in Africa’s Sustainable Blue Economy
During the AFRAQ 2023 Conference and African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society Exposition being held in Lusaka, Zambia, AU-IBAR was actively engaged in discussions regarding aquatic animal health, welfare, and biosecurity. Their contributions specifically revolved around key strategies, such as the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM) and the Blue Economy Strategy, among other pivotal […]
Shri Anil Kumar Rai appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Shri Anil Kumar Rai (IFS:2001), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs – Government of India.
Uganda startups visit Republic of Korea
Ugandan policymakers and startups participated in the ComeUp global startup festival in the Republic of Korea. They strengthened partnerships with public and private startup institutions there, promoting the Ugandan startup ecosystem. Parliamentarian Boniface Okot led the delegation, which included Ugandan government officials, staff from the International Trade Centre (ITC), and 10 outstanding graduates from the Youth […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) responds to an Mpox outbreak in Bolomba
In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s western province of Equateur, the people in the Bolomba health zone have been affected by an Mpox outbreak over the past months. From the end of August to mid-October 2023, an MSF emergency team was on-site to help health authorities treat patients and combat the spread of the disease. […]
Algeria-United Kingdom Strategic Dialogue November 2023: joint statement
The Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, His Excellency Ahmed Attaf, met in London on 16 November 2023, in the framework of the second session of the Algeria-United Kingdom Strategic […]
Morocco’s Economy Has Become More Resilient
After a sharp deceleration in 2022 caused by various overlapping commodity and climate shocks, economic growth is set to increase to 2.8 % in 2023, driven by a partial recovery of agricultural output, services, and net exports, according to the World Bank’s latest report, “From resilience to shared prosperity“. This recovery is expected to firm up […]
Zimbabwe – Transforming Lives and Restoring Hope: Free Surgeries for Adenotonsillectomy and Grommets
In yet another heartwarming initiative, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) provided free surgeries for adenotonsillectomy and grommets (Adenoids, Tonsils&Minor Ear Operations) from 16-20 October 2023, transforming the lives of 140 children in Zimbabwe. This compassionate endeavor supported by the World Health Organization with funding from the Government of Japan, has not only […]
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Workshop Puts Focus on Modern, Dynamic Tourism Communications for Africa
UNWTO brought together top tourism and travel practitioners of 20 countries from across Africa to explore ways to deliver more effective tourism communications and showcase the sector’s role as a pillar of development. The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 13-15 November) recognized the heightened relevance of tourism and the current […]
World Food Programme (WFP) launches new operating model to restart food distribution to millions of vulnerable Ethiopians
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is activating its revamped approach to operations in Ethiopia, a major step which will start to reach 3.2 million people with food assistance for the first time since June 2023. WFP food aid was suspended nationwide following reports of large-scale diversions earlier this year. This is the culmination […]
Agricultural experts chart a roadmap to boost crop yields in Eritrea and Ethiopia
Agricultural experts drawn from the ministries of agriculture of Eritrea and Ethiopia, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) charted the pathways to make crop production and productivity in the two nations transformational. In a 4-day validation workshop held in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, the experts critically analysed the findings of the studies, […]
