Download logo The World Bank today launched today two flagship economic reports: the 2024 Cameroon Economic Update and the Cameroon Public Finance Review. Entitled “Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry,” the economic update analyzes recent economic developments and presents the country’s medium-term outlook. Cameroon’s economic growth decelerated to 3.3% in 2023 from 3.6% in 2022, affecting all economic sectors […]
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Ambassador Zhang Lizhong Attended China-Uganda Friendship Day and Donation Event at Seeta High School
On August 1, the Chinese Ambassador Zhang Lizhong attended China-Uganda Friendship Day Event hosted by Huawei at Seeta High School in Mukono District and witnessed the donation handover by the company to the school. Mr. Kafuba, Special Representative of the State Minister for Higher Education Hon. John Muyingo, Wang Jianxun, Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, teachers and students were also in attendance. Ambassador Zhang Lizhong […]
The inauguration of the Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Istanbul is expected to strengthen opportunities for partnership
On Tuesday 6th August 2024, the Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Istanbul was formally opened in the presence of Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mrs. Özlem Bozkurt Gevrek, Deputy Governor of Istanbul, Mr. Barboros Büyüksagnak, Mayorship, Deputy for Foreign Relations in Istanbul, Ambassador Ayşe Sözen Usluer, Head of the Foreign Ministry […]
Invest Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government Announce Strategic Partnership for The Africa Debate – UAE
Download logo Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a business network promoting trade and investment in Africa, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates to host The Africa Debate-UAE (https://TheAfricaDebate.com/UAE). The event, taking place on 31 October in Dubai, will serve as a platform to explore and capitalise […]
Zambia: More than 460,000 people will soon have access to improved water and sanitation due to a loan of $13.2 million from the African Development Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund granted a loan of $13.2 million to Zambia in Abidjan on 17 July 2024 to implement innovative measures and improve access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene for 460,000 people in Kabwe and Bauleni. The project also aims to strengthen the resilience of the beneficiary populations […]
African Development Fund grants $60 million loan to Benin to strengthen its economic governance and private sector development
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) concessional window, approved on Thursday a loan of $60 million to the Republic of Benin to finance the second phase of the country’s Economic Governance and Private Sector Development Support Programme. The funding brings the total amount granted to Benin […]
Ethiopia: Free Brother of Slain Opposition Politician
Ethiopian security forces are detaining the brother of, and at least 11 other people linked to Batte Urgessa, a political opposition member who was murdered in April 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately and unconditionally release those held without charge and seek international support for their investigation into Batte’s killing. Batte was […]
African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) Launches Intellectual Property (IP) Journalists Award Competition to Promote Intellectual Property Awareness in Africa
Download logo The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) (www.ARIPO.org), in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Rights & Innovation (AfrIPI) Project, is proud to announce the launch of the ARIPO Intellectual Property Journalists Award competition, in 2024. This initiative, the first of its kind in Africa, is designed to recognise and reward excellence in journalism […]
Under One Roof rolls out its residential property listing service in South Africa
Under One Roof (www.UnderOneRoof.co.za), is an entirely new concept set to solve some of the most frustrating problems encountered with other property listing websites. It introduces a homeownership resource-concentrated hub that not only presents properties for rent or sale – which uniquely also assists its clients to complete a transfer to a new owner – […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Platinum Sponsor, Local Content Partner to Boost Capacity Building
Throughout its 14-year history, social enterprise and development institution the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has made tremendous achievements in Africa’s oil and gas industry. With an overarching goal to boost local content in Nigeria to 70% by 2027, the NCDMB has developed over 150 information and communication technology centers in secondary schools […]