Download logo AU-IBAR, with support from the European Union (EU) through the Enhancing Sustainable Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Development in Africa – Phase Two Project (FishGov 2), organised a training programme for AU Member States. The session, held on March 7th and 8th, 2024, in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya, was designed to familiarise […]
Angola bets on effective prevention and control of non-communicable diseases
Download logo Health is a fundamental and universal right, and disease prevention is a global priority. In Angola, as in other countries, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a growing challenge for health systems and the well-being of the population. The World Health Organization includes chronic lung diseases, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in the group of […]
Liberia rewriting cervical cancer narrative, one dose at a time
Download logo Protecting her 13-year-old daughter, Jamsetta Kumeh, from human papillomavirus (HPV) overrode Buludi Martin’s reservations about the vaccine that prevents the infection that can cause cervical cancer. Today she is content that she made the correct decision. “I was afraid, of course,” she admits. “There are so many stories about vaccines, and I wasn't […]
Algeria: Minister Attaf receives phone call from United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) executive director
The minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, received Tuesday a phone call from the executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) and director-general of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Ghada Waly. The phone conversation focused on cooperation between Algeria and this UN agency. The […]
Afreximbank Extends Grant to Grand Africa Initiative to Empower African Youth Entrepreneurs
Download logo African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce its collaborative effort with the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) through a grant aimed at facilitating the training of 300 young African entrepreneurs. The training program will focus on entrepreneurship and intra-African trade and is set to commence in March 2024. The GAIN-Afreximbank Masterclass on […]
South Africa: Speaker Calls on Parliaments to Accelerate Gender Mainstreaming in Government Programmes
Download logo National Assembly (NA) Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula implored representatives of world parliaments to use their influence to defend democracy and promote gender mainstreaming, particularly in economic development. Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula was addressing a moderated debate during a parliamentary event that was organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations Entity for Gender […]
Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Offers Unparalleled Opportunities for International Investors
Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas sector – the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.co/4945xwG) – unites the country’s government and energy companies with global operators and investors. Building on the momentum and success of previous editions, AOG 2024 promises the best edition yet, offering unparalleled opportunities for financiers, project […]
Eight tips for choosing a domain name for your small business
Download logo Choosing a domain name for a small business requires careful consideration, as it is often the first thing people see about your business. The domain name of a business is often considered a piece of real estate on the internet, or your business home on the web. It is core to the digital […]
Canon converts 100% of power to renewable energy at five manufacturing sites for printing business
Canon Inc. (www.Canon-CNA.com) announced today that all of the power used in FY2023 was converted to renewable energy at five locations among four manufacturing companies—Canon Suzhou Inc., Canon Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Thang Long Factory and Tien Son Factory), Canon Hi-Tech Thailand Ltd. (Ayutthaya Factory), and Canon Prachinburi Thailand Ltd.—which produce the mainstay products of its […]
World Bank Provides $92.71 Million Through The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project) to Enhance Economic and Educational Outcomes
Download logo The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project), with $80.45 million from the International Development Association including $20.00 million from the Crisis Response Window Early Response Financing, and an additional $12.26 million in co-financing from […]