The Commonwealth Secretariat (www.TheCommonwealth.org) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on key areas of development. Key areas of focus in the MoU include women’s…
Download logoThe United Nations in Somalia welcomed the conclusion of the country’s presidential election today. “I would like to congratulate the newly-elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his victory tonight, but also express our appreciation…
Download logoThe U.S. Embassy, in coordination with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, is hosting a cultural property workshop to share best practices on combatting illicit trafficking of Egyptian antiquities and cultural objects from May…
Download logoEnsuring the private sector can gain access to markets and compete equally with government-run businesses is vital for countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to create jobs in a region with…
Download logoPresident Uhuru Kenyatta today held talks with U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend who paid him a courtesy call at State House, Nairobi. President Kenyatta’s discussion with Gen. Townsend, who is the Commander of the…
Download logoDuring his May 12-13 visit to Zambia, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez met His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema to discuss opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and investment, and support…
Download logoThe Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has directed a halt to activities by Rwenzori Rare Metals Limited to mine rare earth minerals in the country. She has also directed the Minister for Energy and Minerals…
Download logoInternational Conference Director at Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), Sandra Jeque, met with a top delegation from the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Natural Resources of Guinea-Bissau (https://bit.ly/3sz6Xfy) to ink a promotional partnership between the…
Download logoFollowing an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Kenya to the African Union to observe the forthcoming General Elections scheduled for 9 August 2022, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E….
The Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB Group) (www.IsDB.org) will host the “Private Sector Forum” which will be organized by the private sector institutions of the Islamic Development Bank Group in cooperation with the Ministry of…
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce it has won a prestigious PRovoke Africa SABRE Award for its campaign with the International Organization for…
On Sunday, 15 May 2022 the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour started at the Durban ICC in South Africa. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about child labour…
Download logoBethlehem residents have underscored the need for the effective implementation and stronger enforcement prescripts within the Housing Consumer Protection Bill to ensure that the Bill achieves its intended objectives. These views were expressed during…
Barrows (www.BarrowsHotels.com), the provider of hotel investment and advisory services for hotels in the Middle East and Africa, is developing a new 4-star International Airport Business Hotel in Lagos Nigeria. Hotel Developer Barrows Hotel Enterprises…
Senegal is on the front lines of the global climate challenge and will play a critical role in leading Africa’s response, Patrick Verkooijen – CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation (https://GCA.org) said in closing…
Download logoThe Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, concluded a two-day visit to Kenya on 13 May where he saw first-hand the devastating impact of a fourth consecutive failed rainy season…
Download logoArmed Islamist groups and government security forces and militia in Burkina Faso are committing increased abuses against civilians as the conflict there intensifies and widens, Human Rights Watch said today. The Burkina Faso government, which took…
Download logoThe ECA Sub-Regional Office for Southern (SRO-SA) in collaboration with the Angolan Government and the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Angola held a side event at the margins of the 54th session of the…
Download logoThe Sokoto State Government has declared 24-hour curfew to help stem the ongoing protests embarked upon by Muslim youth in the state capital on Saturday. During the protest, groups of youths led by some…
Download logoPresident Wavel Ramkalawan this morning met the new President of UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, where he presented condolences on behalf of the people of Seychelles, the government and in his personal…