Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Wang Qing Attends the 2023 Ambassador Scholarship Award Ceremony
On December 5, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone held the 2023 Ambassador’s Scholarship Award Ceremony. Ambassador Wang Qing and the Minister of Technology and Higher Education Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie delivered speeches. Ambassador Wang congratulated to all the awardees and said that the cooperation between China and Sierra Leone in the field of education […]
United Nations Climate Conference COP28: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) marks International Mountain Day 2023 with focus on restoring ecosystems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked International Mountain Day 2023 with a high-level meeting at the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai and the launch of a report that offers recommendations and uplifting examples of successful mountain ecosystems’ restoration projects. International Mountain Day 2023 underscores the huge relevance of mountain ecosystems for the […]
Egypt: President El-Sisi Follows up on New Cities Projects
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Dr. Assem El-Gazzar, Advisor to the President for Urban Planning Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed and Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Major General Ahmed Al-Azazy. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said […]
Kenya: Government Increases School Bursaries
The Government has increased bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund to ensure smooth learning. This follows the signing into law of The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill by President William Ruto on Monday. The law increases the allocation from 35 per cent to 40 per cent, a move that will facilitate continuity and […]
South Africa: 16 days are over, now the real work begins
The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now the real work begins and must continue every day. For the Western Cape Government (WCG), addressing gender-based violence is not limited to the period of 25 November to 10 December. It is a priority throughout […]
Philippines, Rwanda Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Bolster Bilateral Cooperation
Philippine Ambassador to Rwanda Marie Charlotte G. Tang (with residence in Nairobi) and Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Establishment of General Bilateral Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on 05 […]
Gene drive technology unlocks innovative potential solutions at the intersection of climate change and public health
By: Krystal Birungi, a field entomologist from Target Malaria, Uganda KAMPALA, Uganda, 11 December 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The inaugural ‘Day of Health’ at the UN Climate Conference (COP-28) highlighted the dramatic impact of climate change on health, diseases and in particular on malaria. Heads of State and climate experts converged in Dubai to emphasise the indisputable link between climate […]
Green Tech Advancements Key to Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector
Renewable energy capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to nearly double (https://apo-opa.co/3tbpYZ0) by 2027, with the addition of over 40 GW from alternative power sources. More than 60% of this growth will be derived from South Africa, largely due to its Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP). However, as the world’s attention increasingly focuses on optimising […]
Five African countries report anthrax outbreaks, over 1100 cases recorded
Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported since the start of the year. A total of 1166 suspected and 37 confirmed cases have been recorded in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe – where the disease is endemic, with seasonal […]
Moody’s Affirms Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with Stable Outlook for the 16th Consecutive Year
Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) affirmed ICIEC’s (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with a stable outlook for the 16th consecutive year. The affirmation of the rating reflects the strong fundamentals – ICIEC’s financial position, risk governance and continued support from its parent – the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and multiple sovereign members of the Organization […]
