Download logo On 18 December 2024, Minister Ronald Lamola received correspondence from his counterpart in Botswana, Dr Phenyo Butale, informing him of the new administration’s decision to gradually lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa. This letter follows a congratulatory message sent by Minister Lamola to Dr Butale on his appointment as Minister […]
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The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Selects Liberia as Eligible for New Partnership
Download logo The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has selected Liberia as newly eligible to develop a compact. Liberia was selected as eligible in recognition of the country’s commitment to pursuing critical economic and democratic governance reforms. MCC expects all partner countries to continue to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the principles of inclusive democratic governance […]
New tools measure babies’ feet to identify home births needing care in Ethiopia
Download logo New low-cost tools that measure newborn babies’ feet to screen for prematurity or low birth weight are under trial in Ethiopia in an initiative to help tackle the leading cause of death among young children, particularly those born at home. Developed by Save the Children and Hawassa University College of Medicine & Health […]
Libya: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) urges scaled-up support to Sudanese refugees amid growing numbers and escalating needs
Download logo Over 70% of Sudanese refugees face inadequate housing, contributing to economic instability and limiting access to essential services. 56% of households identify employment as a top priority. Safety concerns affect 50% of respondents, with women and children particularly vulnerable to violence and exploitation. Documentation issues, high fees, and overcrowded schools keep nearly 80% […]
A lifeline amidst drought: How the Zambia Red Cross is bringing hope to families on the forefront of the climate crisis
Download logo In Zambia, where the agricultural landscape once flourished, fields are now desolate. Crops wither under relentless drought brought on by El Niño, leaving 84 districts in crisis. The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS), in partnership with the IFRC, is providing a vital lifeline, delivering not just aid, but hope. Some 6.6 million people […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hosts workshop to enhance intra-regional tourism and harmonize regulatory frameworks
Download logo In a landmark effort to elevate the tourism sector and build the capacity of Tourism officials and regulators to be able to identify and work with the visions and strategies that promote ECOWAS intra-regional tourism as well as the holistic understanding of policies, standards and instruments that shape Tourism. The Directorate of Private […]
Afreximbank and Ecobank partner to simplify trade and compliance for African businesses
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) have embarked on a collaboration aimed at simplifying trade and compliance for businesses in Africa by integrating Ecobank’s Single Market Trade Hub and Afreximbank’s MANSA Digital Repository Platform. With the collaboration, African businesses will benefit from seamless shared services across the two platforms, with users of the […]
Burkina Faso benefits from the 3rd phase of the technical assistance project
Download logo The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Market Institutions Section (MIS), supports member countries in promoting trade in services and integrating the services sector into regional and global value chains. A new technical assistance project is being implemented to unlock and stimulate the potential of financial services trade in Africa, with a […]
Visit of Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri to Mauritius (December 20-22, 2024)
Download logo Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri will be on an official visit to Mauritius on 20-22 December, 2024. The visit marks the first high-level bilateral engagement between India and Mauritius after the formation of the new government in Mauritius led by Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, PM of Mauritius. 2. The visit is a continuation of […]
Managing transboundary water risks in the Horn of Africa
Download logo From 9 to 13 December 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, experts from disaster management, meteorology, and hydrology authorities from across the region gathered to address the transboundary challenges posed by drought and flood in the Horn of Africa. Organized by UNDRR in collaboration with IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) and supported by […]