Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Officials validate Regional Instruments to promote Trade and Investment
The ECOWAS Commission organized a Regional Meeting of Trade Officials in Abuja, Nigeria from the 28th to the 29th of November 2023 with the overall objective of considering to key trade issues to boost intra-regional trade, as well as West Africa’s participation in international trade. Welcoming the officials to the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters and the […]
Somalia’s Economy Resilient Amid Climatic and Global Shocks: Water Management Key to Sustainable and Resilient Development
Recurrent shocks, including a prolonged 2020/23 drought, disrupted Somalia’s growth, devastating crops, livestock, and exports. Many fled their homes in search of food and water. The severe drought, coupled with global commodity price surges, intensified inflation, hampering household consumption. Consequently, GDP growth slowed to 2.4% in 2022 from 3.3% the previous year. Somalia’s economic outlook […]
Philippine Traditional Dance and Music Take the Spotlight on Diplomatic Milestone Event with South Africa
Philippine culture was on full display during the event organized by the Philippine Embassy in Pretoria to mark the 30 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Africa. As a fitting tribute to the countries’ diplomatic milestone, Philippine dance troupe KALOOB Philippine Music and Dance Ministry performed on 26 November 2023 at the […]
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for immediate end to fighting and mobilizations in Leer County, Unity State
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate end to the fighting in and around Kai Gai, near Leer town in Unity State. The Mission takes note of reported attacks early on 28 November by pro-government forces and armed youth against a base operated by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in […]
Ethiopia: At Least 23 Killed as a New Cholera Outbreak Poses Deadly Threat to Thousands of Displaced Children
A new cholera outbreak in Ethiopia’s Somali region is exacerbating suffering for thousands of children and families recently displaced by floods, with 772[1] confirmed cases and 23 deaths from the deadly disease recorded in just two weeks, Save the Children said. In the worst hit district of Kelafo in the Somali region, Save the Children teams […]
Needs rise as flooding spreads in Somalia
Deadly torrential rains and floods have affected more than two million people in several areas of Somalia, with over 100 killed and 750,000 displaced from their homes, the authorities and humanitarian partners said on Thursday in the capital, Mogadishu. The crisis began with the start of the deyr rainy season in October and comes six months after […]
Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office receives credentials of Consul General of Chad
H.E. Maktoum Bin Butti Al Maktoum Director of MOFA Dubai Office met with H.E. Mahamat Maouloud Izzadine, Consul General of Chad in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and received his credentials. Maktoum welcomed the Consul General and hailed the political, economic, commercial and investment relations that bind the two friendly countries, wishing him success in […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimise AstraZeneca’s reforestation programme in Africa
AI deep learning model to monitor tree health, long-term survival and carbon sequestration; Commitment to plant and maintain up to six million trees in Kenya in support of climate action, human health and community resilience. As part of its flagship AZ Forest programme, AstraZeneca has made a pledge to plant up to six million trees […]
President Infantino stresses need for investment in women’s football in European Broadcasting Union (EBU) address
FIFA President (www.FIFA.com) attended the 91st European Broadcasting Union (EBU) General Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland; Updated agreement for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ resulted in the tournament being broadcast in 34 European territories; Mr Infantino highlighted the need for partnership with EBU to find the best solutions to promote and develop women’s football. Gianni Infantino […]
Amini closes $4m Seed Funding Round led by Salesforce Ventures and Female Founders Fund
Amini (https://Amini.AI), a Nairobi-based climate tech startup focused on solving Africa’s environmental data gap through artificial intelligence and satellite technology, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Salesforce Ventures (https://apo-opa.co/3T5hoW9), Salesforce’s global investment arm, and Female Founders Fund (https://FemaleFoundersFund.com), a seed stage venture fund that invests exclusively in […]
