Download logoThe African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and United Cities and Local Governments, a global umbrella group for local and metropolitan governments, have announced the launch of a new program to build the capacity of municipal…
Download logoAssistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to Sudan from June 5-9. Assistant Secretary Phee’s visit is in support of the Sudanese-led process to resolve the crisis following the October…
Download logoUnited States Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin visited Oran May 30 through June 1 to promote joint partnerships between U.S. companies and Algeria and to highlight the importance of English language in higher…
“My name is Agnes Kenderman. I am 19 years old and I live in New Kru Town, Monteserrado County, with my mother and my son. My community selected me for the training programme. My mother…
By Andy Tomkins, Canon's EMEA Sustainability Engagement Manager (www.Canon-CNA.com). We are all making significant changes to the way we live so that we can reduce our environmental impact. The products we use, how we travel, and…
Business Wire IndiaOn the occasion of the World Environment Day, The Art of Living announced key initiatives, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, that would go a long way in building a sustainable,…
Download logoPresident Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges that while there is much public interest and concern about claims made in a criminal complaint against him, he remains firmly focused on the task of rebuilding the economy and…
Joram Kazingo is a cassava farmer from Mvugwe village in Kigoma, Northwest Tanzania. Mvugwe is one of the 62 villages in Kasulu District with a population of about 15,745 people. About 4,000 women and 3,000…
Download logoThe President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan who is also the Patron of the Seychelles Football Federation attended the official launching of the Institute of Football Seychelles (IFS), held yesterday afternoon at Savoy…
Download logoWomen and girls face “deadly consequences” in the Somali region of Ethiopia due to the worst drought conditions for forty years, according to the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA. More than 286,000 people have been…
Namibia’s sizeable 2022 discoveries – the Graff-1 discovery made by Shell and the Venus discovery by TotalEnergies –are expected to kickstart the country’s oil and gas boom as well as a new era of increased…
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), today signed eight strategic agreements to cooperate with the public and private sectors. Four agreements were signed with…
Download logoPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the need for urgent measures to protect and manage oceans in a sustainable way for present and future generations. The President emphasized that the conservation of oceans, seas and…
Download logoThe Ministry has launched the National Oral Health Policy 2022-2030 and the first National Oral Health Strategic Plan 2022-2026. The five year Strategic Plan will guide the implementation of the policy aimed at improving the oral health…
Download logoImplementing safe, trusted, and inclusive digital public infrastructure supported by robust governance frameworks is critical for countries to build resilient futures. On June 1st, government leaders, international development organisations, and philanthropic funders gathered to…
Violent clashes between the M23 armed group and the Congolese army (known by the French acronym FARDC) over the past two weeks in the territories of Rutshuru and Nyiragongo, in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic…
Download logoCommunicating and advocating together is integral to facilitate one common voice that amplifies the development agenda. Media practitioners are a key player in reporting and raising awareness of development issues that drive inclusive and…
Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has released the Fourth Episode of their TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on Sunday, 29th May 2022 on GH One, Ghana. After broadcasting…
Business Wire IndiaTecnotree, the global leader of Digital Business Support Systems, announced today the launch of its 5G enabled Digital Online Charging System (DOCS) solution – a cloud-native microservices-based convergent charging platform designed to cater…
Significant natural gas resources and large-scale developments have positioned Mozambique as a highly attractive gas market. Despite project delays in 2021, the country is more committed than ever to seeing projects resume, new developments kick…