Unleashing the Power of Partnerships to Transform Healthcare in Africa (By Dr. Ahmadu Lamin Samateh)
By Dr. Ahmadu Lamin Samateh, Minister of Health, Republic of The Gambia. In the realm of medicine, there are pivotal moments that can forever change lives. For me, that transformative moment occurred two decades ago when my path intersected with medical mission teams in our country, including Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org), an organisation committed to delivering […]
Shaping the African Aquaculture Sector through Collaboration and Knowledge Hub Strategies
The Consultative Workshop on Fisheries and Aquaculture Knowledge Management and Information Dissemination in Africa, a pivotal event held in Lusaka, Zambia on November 13, 2023, not only served as a beacon for the transformative potential of effective knowledge management and collaborative efforts within the African aquaculture sector but also delved into detailed discussions aimed at […]
Ghana: “National Defence University To Begin Early Next Year” – Pres Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says pursuant to section 29 (1) of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), the processes leading to the grant of a Presidential Charter for the establishment of the National Defence University, is at an advanced stage and scheduled to begin early next year. This, […]
Public procurement: the African Public Procurement Network (APPN) adopts ten recommendations for an effective contribution to sustainable development in Africa
The third General Assembly of the African Public Procurement Network (APPN), which wrapped up in Abidjan on Thursday, adopted around ten recommendations for an effective contribution to sustainable development in Africa. This followed an earlier decision by participants from around 40 African countries to host the 2024 APPN General Assembly in Rwanda. Among the resolutions […]
Funding Mobilized for Communities in Eastern and Southern Africa Fuels Resilience and Conservation Efforts
The African Nature-Based Tourism Platform (https://NatureBasedTourism.Africa) has released a report showcasing the impact of funding mobilized for community-based organizations in eastern and southern Africa following the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region. This analysis highlights the impact of the pandemic on the nature-based tourism industry as well as the communities and conservation […]
Visit of Minister of State (MoS) Shri. V. Muraleedharan to the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Kenya (November 20-23, 2023)
Shri. V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India will pay official visits to the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Kenya from 20-23 November 2023. A 30 member business delegation from India will be accompanying MoS for the visit. MoS will first visit Zanzibar where he […]
President congratulates Auditor-General on UNESCO appointment
President Cyril Ramaphosa commends Auditor-General of South Africa, Ms Tsakani Maluleke, on her appointment as External Auditor of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for a period of six years, from 2024 to 2029. President Ramaphosa appointed Ms Maluleke, on recommendation of the National Assembly, as Auditor-General with effect from 1 December […]
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Installed Training Greenhouses in Somalia
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) installed two greenhouses in Somalia, each with a 250 sq meters area. To strengthen Somalia’s agricultural infrastructure, two agricultural training and practice greenhouses were installed in the National University’s (UMMADA) Department of Agriculture in Mogadishu, each with a 250 sq meters area. The opening ceremony of the greenhouses was […]
Strengthening Data Analysis for Effective Cholera Mitigation in Zimbabwe
To bolster the fight against cholera and improve response activities, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) trained and equipped 54 health information officers with the necessary skills to analyze data effectively, enabling more efficient and targeted interventions. The training carried out from 13-17 November 2023, […]
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Supports Women to Acquire Professions in Senegal
In the city of Pikine in Dakar, the capital, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided sewing machines to La Source Training Center. It is active within Suxali Jigeen Craftsman’s Association, which is formed by 30 craftsmen, most of whom are female tailors. Suxali Jigeen Craftsman’s Association enables approximately 100 women to acquire professions each […]
