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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Discusses Crucial Human Rights Issues, Talks About Collective Effort in Nation-Building

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Discusses Crucial Human Rights Issues, Talks About Collective Effort in Nation-Building

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has engaged the Chairperson and Members of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone, HRCSL, addressing critical matters related to human rights and the commission’s operations. The discussions covered three crucial issues: the Commission’s re-accreditation process, the 75th International Human Rights Day Celebration, and a review of the […]

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus S.Aleinik visits Equatorial Guinea

On November 14, 2023 a Belarusian delegation led by the Foreign Minister, Sergei Aleinik, held talks in Malabo with their counterparts from Equatorial Guinea headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora, Simeon Oyono Esono Angue.   The parties confirmed a serious political focus on the development of bilateral cooperation. Therefore, the main […]

Economic Report on Africa 2023 – Building Africa’s Resilience to Global Economic Shocks

Economic Report on Africa 2023 – Building Africa’s Resilience to Global Economic Shocks

The 2023 Economic Report on Africa themed “Building Africa’s Resilience to Global Economic Shocks” focuses on the impact of multiple and recurring global shocks on African economies. It examines how these shocks undermine Africa’s prospects of reaching the targets set in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how to achieve inclusive economic transformation and build […]

São Tomé and Príncipe, and Burundi expand Africa Finance Corporation membership to three-quarters of the continent

São Tomé and Príncipe, and Burundi expand Africa Finance Corporation membership to three-quarters of the continent

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, announces Burundi and São Tomé&Príncipe as its newest member countries, expanding its community of sovereigns to 42 African nations. Despite significant macroeconomic headwinds, AFC has doubled its membership in the last five years, strengthening its mandate to resolve regional challenges and catalyze private sector-led […]

Morocco: Foreign Minister receives Ambassador’s credentials

Morocco: Foreign Minister receives Ambassador’s credentials

Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Khalid Bin Salim Bin Ahmed Bamakhalif, Ambassador designate  of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Morocco, in his office in the Moroccan capital, Rabat. The Foreign Minister welcomed the Ambassador, wishing him success in his duties and further development and growth in […]

Acting Humanitarian Coordinator expresses concern over increasing security incidents targeting aid workers in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Acting Humanitarian Coordinator expresses concern over increasing security incidents targeting aid workers in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Humanitarian sources report that on the morning of 13 November, armed individuals attacked a humanitarian convoy in Fizi territory, South Kivu Province. During the attack, two aid workers were abducted and three of their vehicles were set on fire. The Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ms. Suzanna Tkalec, expresses […]

Construction in Morocco: Mobilizing businesses for better trade data

Construction in Morocco: Mobilizing businesses for better trade data

Construction is a thriving business in Morocco, but data reporting lags behind the industry’s growth. Capturing trade in construction is an uneasy task, causing headaches for data compilers. The reasons are manifold, including the complex nature of construction work and widespread subcontracting.  International standards, embodied in the Balance of Payments Manual, the Sixth Edition, and […]

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Foreign Minister of Cote d’Ivoire

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Foreign Minister of Cote d’Ivoire

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Tuesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians in the Diaspora and Envoy of HE the President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire Kacou Houadja Leon Adom, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed the […]

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Resumes Food Assistance for People Across Ethiopia Following Implementation of Comprehensive Reforms

The United States has long been a leader in providing vital humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable around the world. In Ethiopia, we remain committed to delivering life-saving aid to those in need. Over the last several months, the United States has engaged in significant diplomatic engagement and negotiation, resulting in widespread and substantial reforms […]

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