Conflict in Sudan: More people forced to flee to Chad as fighting intensifies across Darfur
Following increased fighting in El Geneina in Sudan’s West Darfur, Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) teams operating across the border in eastern Chad have seen an immediate and major increase in the number of arriving in the region. 36 wounded people were received by MSF teams over the past weekend alone. Refugees […]
Congo: African Development Bank’s 2023-2028 Country Strategy Paper sets developing sustainable infrastructure and improving economic governance as key priorities
The African Development Bank’s Country Strategy Paper (CSP 2023-2028) for Congo will focus on four sectors: agriculture, transport, financial and economic governance, and human capital. ABIDJAN, Côte d’ivoire, 07 November 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-On 3 November 2023 in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved the 2023-2028 Country Strategy Paper (CSP) […]
Enhanced relations with Czech to attract Investment in Kenya
President William Ruto has said Kenya is committed to strengthening its ties with the Czech Republic through enhanced trade and investment. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, President Ruto welcomed Czechia firms to invest in Kenya. He cited pharmaceuticals, textile, agro-processing, hospitality and fintech as the most […]
Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with Member of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Denis Bećirović, member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the next chairman of the Council. The spokesman for the presidency said the call touched on ways to strengthen bilateral relations at various levels between the two countries, especially in the areas of tourism, increasing trade, cultural cooperation, […]
Kenya: Government will sort out Pending Bills
Genuine public sector pending bills will be the first items to be charged in the Government budget. President William Ruto said it is time the Government sorted out the sticky issue in a just and fair manner. He explained that it is not the business of the Government to drive enterprises to ruin but to […]
Eritrea: Discussion forum to amend structure and jurisdiction of courts
The Ministry of Justice convened today workshop, presided by Ms. Fauzia Hashim, Minister of Justice, for senior officials from the Office of Attorney General, coordinators of regional courts, and the police on new proclamation to amend the structure and jurisdiction of Courts for enhanced dispensation of Justice. Ms. Fauzia Hasshim, Minister of Justice, briefed attendees […]
Canada – African Development Bank Climate Fund approves $36.3 million in support to climate adaptation on the continent
The Canada–African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF), established to support gender-affirmative climate change projects in Africa, has approved $36.3 million to two private sector operations to advance climate adaptation in the African continent. The amount, in the form of concessional loans to the private sector companies, comprises $18.3 million approved for the rehabilitation and expansion […]
Yara International ASA Announces Strategic Divestment in Ivory Coast
Yara International ASA (https://www.Yara.com/), a global leader in crop nutrition, announced today the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast. Recognizing the ever-evolving challenges in the global food industry, Yara has undertaken a thorough analysis of its operations, considering market dynamics, regulatory environment, and strategic growth opportunities. This evaluation has led […]
Tunisia: Reject Bill Dismantling Civil Society
The draft law on associations submitted by 10 parliamentarians to the Tunisian Parliament on October 10, 2023, would violate the right to freedom of association and endanger civic space in Tunisia if adopted as currently formulated, 8 rights groups said today. The draft law, if passed, would replace Decree-Law 2011-88 on associations, which enabled the emergence of a diverse civil […]
South Africa: Western Cape September floods receive National Disaster classification
The National Disaster Management Centre in its latest Circular declared the September floods as a National Disaster for the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. “We are pleased with this declaration, as it now enables all three spheres of government to work together to fund and repair the damage left in the wake of the […]
