The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa was a proud partner of AME Trade during the 7th edition of the Pension Fund and Alternative Investment Conference, held on 28 -29 February 2024 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Balaclava, Mauritius, under the theme “Reshaping African Markets: Deciphering the Investment Conundrum for Growth”. The event gathered industry leaders […]
Togo to Showcase Investment Prospects at Invest in African Energy 2024
Download logo With more than half of its population lacking reliable electricity access, Togo faces substantial requirements for new energy production and distribution. At present, the West African country features a relatively diversified energy mix – with more than 15% of its consumption met by renewable resources – and aims to derive 50% of its […]
The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering
The Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org) convened a pivotal seminar addressing the theme of “Conflicts in Africa in the Context of the Exploitation of Natural and Mining Resources” from March 8th to 10th, 2024, in Accra, Ghana. This significant event brought together approximately forty participants, including bishops, priests and […]
Shifting from disaster response to preparedness in Madagascar
Cheneso was the first of the year’s seasonal tropical cyclones to strike Madagascar in January 2023. After making landfall on the east of the Indian Ocean Island, Chesano swept across the country to reach the northwestern Boeny Region and the region’s capital, Mahajanga. Throughout most of the year, Mahajanga is a tranquil fishing and trading […]
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Signs USD 250 million Senior Bridge-to-Bond Loan Facility Led by Afreximbank and Africa Finance Corporation to Support Trade and General Corporate Purposes
Download logo Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com), has signed a USD 250 million senior unsecured bridge-to-bond Loan Facility with The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) acting as Global Coordinators and Initial Mandated Lead Arranger. This loan facility aims to support trade finance and the general corporate purposes of the group. Mashreqbank […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-l’Union Economique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA)- European Union (EU) tripartite strategic meeting on NDICI
Download logo The ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions, along with the EU delegations in Abuja, Ouagadougou, Brussels, and Accra as well as the ECOWAS specialized agencies, met at Accra on March 7th and 8th, 2024 for the ECOWAS-UEMOA-EU tripartite meeting to program and implement the Neighbourhood, Development, and International Cooperation Instrument 2021-2027 for West Africa. This […]
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Female peacekeepers in Jowhar, Dhobley, take Stock of their Achievements
Download logo Female peacekeepers serving with ATMIS in Jowhar and Dhobley celebrated International Women’s Day by reflecting on the challenges and progress made in including women in leadership and decision-making roles. They also took stock of the contribution of women in uniform in supporting the ongoing peace process in Somalia. International Women’s Day is observed […]
Seychelles: Courtesy call by H.E. Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu on Minister Sylvestre Radegonde
The Ambassador-designate of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Seychelles, Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, on Monday 11th March 2024 at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. Minister Radegonde expressed Seychelles’ interest in having the existing visa waiver with […]
Seychelles engages in Productive Discussions at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting
Download logo Ambassador Claude Morel led the Seychelles delegation to the SADC Council of Ministers Meeting which took place on 10th– 11th March, 2024, in Luanda, Angola. The discussions primarily centred around addressing regional challenges to peace and stability, as well as pursuing the development agenda of SADC in favour of its member states. The Council, […]
Uganda: Tayebwa asks Church to champion wealth creation
Download logo Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on the leadership of the Catholic Church in Uganda to join government in its effort to improve wealth creation at the household level. Tayebwa said this was a sure way for the African church and society to preserve its values and defend itself from external pressures. “We […]