End to killing of children in armed conflict, United Nations committee urges
With one out of every five children worldwide living within armed conflict zones, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child marks World Children’s Day in a sombre mood and calls for ceasefires and a return to basics of humanitarian law to safeguard all children. The Committee today issued the following statement: “World Children’s […]
Comoros, Tanzania and Uganda gear up for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation with Economic Commission for Africa’s support
A series of trainings were organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the Governments of Comoros, Tanzania and Uganda to strengthen the capacity of public and private sector stakeholders to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement effectively. Maximizing the benefits of the AfCFTA for businesses: Strategies and tools […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strengthens the capacity of Health Analysts of National Centers for the Coordination of Early Warning and Response Mechanism
The Early Warning Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has concluded a four (4) day training session in Lomé, Togo, to strengthen the capacity of Health Analysts of National Centers for the Coordination of Response Mechanism (NCCRM) in Member States. The workshop, which opened on, November 14, […]
World Bank Foresees $12 Billion in Support for Kenya Over the Next Three Years
The World Bank has been one of Kenya’s strongest partners and the largest provider of development finance. Kenya is now accessing about $2 billion in concessional financing each year. IDA and IBRD commitments together now stand at $8.3 billion, with $4.4 billion available to disburse. IFC’s investment portfolio is $1.2 billion. MIGA is actively engaged […]
The role of seeds in transforming agrifood systems under the spotlight
The role of seeds in addressing global challenges, such as loss of biodiversity and climate change, and the need for greater variety in the world’s “food basket” of key crops has come into sharp focus amid multiple crises and will be at the core of discussions as the governing body of the treaty safeguarding plant […]
Orange Middle East and Africa and Spotify join hands to promote African talents and offer a wide mobile music experience to Orange customers
From today, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, and Mali and very soon in Guinea, millions of mobile users will enjoy music for free on Spotify platform when subscribing to an Orange mobile offer; The new partnership between Orange Middle East&Africa (www.Orange.com) and Spotify will bring a new music journey to mobile users, thanks to […]
Enhancing innovation and investments for a resilient and competitive agro-industrial sector and agrifood systems transformation in Southern Africa
The 17th Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting of the FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa officially opened today in Johannesburg, South Africa. The MDT meeting is an annual event, which provides a platform for different FAO units and Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and development partners to jointly review achievements and challenges, while designing innovative approaches […]
Celebration of the Day of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan in Cairo
On November 19, 2023, at the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Arab Republic of Egypt, a ceremonial meeting was held on the occasion of the Day of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan with the participation of compatriots living in Egypt. The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Arab […]
UAE interns voice their opinions on youth skilling and organizational development
Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) organizes workshop encouraging interns to take the helm in ‘MD for a Day’ activity; Key intern recommendations include elevating open communication, fostering work-life balance, and encouraging role modelling. Canon Middle East and Canon Central and North Africa have recently conducted an internship workshop, giving students and fresh graduates in the UAE HQ a platform […]
Nigeria: With European Union (EU)-United Nations (UN) Spotlight Initiative, we’ve made significant progress in fighting gender-based violence and discrimination – Mrs Sanwo-Olu
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has acknowledged that with the support of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to end violence against women and girls, Lagos State had made significant progress in creating a society where every woman and girl in the state could live free from violence and discrimination. “Through our […]
