The African Development Bank’s regional member countries endorse a collaborative framework to spur inclusive development
Under the auspices of the Office of the Secretary General and General Secretariat, in collaboration with the Regional Development Complex, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) hosted a High-level Member States Engagement Framework Workshop in Abidjan on November 16 and 17, 2023. This provided an opportunity for the Bank to reaffirm its commitment to collaborate with its […]
Canon achieves Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) seal of approval on emission reduction targets
Canon’s (www.Canon-Europe.com) CO2 emission reduction targets have been externally validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being in accordance with the 1.5 °C Paris Agreement. The Canon Group Science Based Targets have been verified by the SBTi. Specifically, these were the company’s 2030 targets of 42% absolute CO2 reduction for scope 1 and […]
Chinese firm training program contributes to Malawi’s development agenda: minister
Malawian Minister of Information and Technology Moses Kunkuyu said on Monday that Huawei is a trusted partner and its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects contribute to the Malawi 2063 Agenda. Huawei’s program will help close the gap existing among Malawians regarding ICT, thereby making the Malawian government’s 2063 development agenda possible, said Kunkuyu. Huawei […]
Courtesy Call on His Excellency Ambassador Baraka Luvanda by His Excellency Ambassador Professor Lukumwena Nsenda of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tokyo, 21st November 2023
His Excellency Ambassador Baraka Luvanda received today at the Chancery His Excellency Ambassador Prof. LUKUMWENA Nsenda of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Japan. Ambassador LUKUMWENA was paying his courtesy call following his appointment as Ambassador of the Democratic of Congo to Japan early this year. He was accompanied by his Executive Assistant, Ms. Aida […]
The climate crisis doesn’t have to be a hunger crisis, says World Food Programme (WFP) ahead of Conference of the Parties (COP28)
To make a dent in spiralling global hunger, the world must rapidly scale up protection for vulnerable people on the frontlines of the climate crisis, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today, a week before world leaders meet in Dubai for the next UN Climate Summit, COP28. Last year alone, climate extremes pushed […]
Uganda: Parliament hails Joyce Mpanga
Parliament has paid tribute to Joyce Rovincer Mpanga, a former Member of Parliament and Minister, for her commendable contribution towards women’s emancipation and the education sector. Mpanga, 90, who passed away on Saturday 18 November 2023 was a celebrated educationist, women’s rights activist and veteran politician having served in the pre-independence Legislative Council. In a […]
Indigenous Peoples and local communities formalize a pan-African Alliance for Community Conservation at the first-ever Community-led Conservation Congress
More than 300 representatives of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, governments, donors, and NGOs from 47 African countries gathered last month in Namibia to collectively develop a strategy for community-led and people-centered conservation in Africa. Participants from 47 countries shared their lived experiences, lessons, and challenges around community-led conservation during the first-ever Community-led Conservation Congress held […]
Regional Director statement on the health crisis in Sudan
With the world’s attention having turned to the horrifying situation in Gaza, we must remember that the Sudanese people continue to face suffering on a scale that is also catastrophic. The figures coming out of Sudan are staggering: nearly 25 million people need humanitarian aid and 11 million people need urgent health assistance. More than […]
Liberia: President Weah Holds Cabinet Meeting Wednesday
His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah will hold a special cabinet meeting on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The emergency meeting will bring together the vice president, ministers, deputy and assistant ministers, heads of State Owned enterprises, commissions, and autonomous agencies. It takes place at 11:00 AM in the parlors of the Executive Mansion. The meeting […]
High-level Generation Equality Africa Regional Meeting concludes with strong commitments on financing for gender equality
Held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the High-level Generation Equality Africa Regional Meeting brought together Ministries of Finance and Ministries of Gender and their technical teams, representing 21 African countries; Officials expressed resolute commitments towards accelerating financing for gender equality, in line with the Generation Equality commitments; Participants underscored the imperative to enhance the execution […]
