An unequal world: Designing a safer, healthier place for women and girls in Argentina, Cameroon and Uganda
What would the world look like if it was designed by and for women? For one thing, it would be safer. Cars would be equipped with crash systems tested to protect all types of bodies, and personal protective equipment would be sized to fit female health-care workers as well as their male counterparts. It would also […]
China donates books to Zimbabwe’s ruling party
China on Friday donated over 1,000 books to Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party at its headquarters in the country’s capital Harare. The donation was handed over by Zhou Ding, the Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe, to Munyaradzi Machacha, the principal of the Chitepo School of Ideology, ZANU-PF’s ideology school. The donation included books on Chinese history, Chinese […]
Ugandan experts say China’s growth to bring great opportunities for all
As the annual Central Economic Work Conference concluded in China this week, experts in Uganda said that the Asian giant’s sustained economic growth will continue to provide opportunities for the world, particularly for Africa. China’s National Bureau of Statistics said the country is striving for a steady recovery, with a year-on-year 4.9 percent gross domestic […]
Seychelles: Appointment of the Board of the Health Care Agency
The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Health Care Agency (HCA). Mr Cyril Bonnelame has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the HCA Board. The other Board Members are: Dr Danny Louange Member (ex-officio) Dr Jadhav Chandrashekhar Member (ex-officio) Ms Marylene Lucas Member (ex-officio) Prof […]
European Union and Kenya sign ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement with strong sustainability provisions
The EU and Kenya today signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. The EPA provides a platform to support job creation on both sides, along with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya’s economic development. It is the most ambitious trade deal ever […]
The New Dawn Online News- TNDOnline News Publisher, Olasunkanmi Oduntan, Wins ‘Most Supportive Media Brand of the Year’ Award
In a remarkable recognition event, “The New Dawn Online News- TNDOnline News” (https://TNDOnlineNews.com.ng) has been awarded the prestigious title of “Most Supportive Media Brand of the Year” by Remo Youth Association (RYA). The accolade was presented at the annual Remo Youth Day, 2023 edition held at Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, where […]
Tracking the Evolution of Black Excellence in Arts and Entertainment
The arts and entertainment industry represents one of the leading economic sectors worldwide. With a strong influence on both culture and economy, the industry is composed of a diverse slate of creatives that power not only the products of the sector, but also the experience of life itself. Within this success, much of the development […]
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes Mission to South Sudan for the 2023 Article IV Consultation and Review of Program Monitoring with Board Involvement
The South Sudanese authorities are facing multiple challenges including significant spillovers from the conflict in neighboring Sudan, protracted flooding, declining humanitarian assistance, the incorporation of newly constituted security forces into the payroll, and the need to finance elections planned for 2024; Macroeconomic policies have remained broadly oriented towards stability. In particular, the authorities have refrained […]
Embrace, Engage Technology to Accelerate Ghana’s Development – Dr Bawumia to the Youth
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has hailed the innovative strides being made by players and stakeholders in the Ghanaian digital ecosystem, especially in the area of FinTech, saying the technological feats chalked so far vindicate Government’s decision to lay a solid foundation for the digital transformation of the Ghanaian economy for inclusive development. Speaking at the […]
Visit of Secretary (Economic Relations) to Antananarivo, Madagascar (December 15-17, 2023)
Shri Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, paid an official visit to Antananarivo, Madagascar from 15-17 December 2023. On 15 December 2023, Secretary (ER) was welcomed at Antananarivo Airport by Secretary General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar H.E. Mr. Tahirimiakadaza Ratsimandao. Later in the evening, Secretary (ER) interacted […]
