Dozens of Somali leaders including first lady Zahra Omar Hassan, Minister of Women and Human Rights Development Sahra Samatar, Minister of Health Hawa Mohamud and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mahad Abdallah Awad joined the EU Ambassador to Somalia, Michele Cervone d'Urso, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) to Somalia Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira and […]
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Global crop prospects benign, but hunger intensifies in areas suffering from conflict
Thirty-four countries, including 27 in Africa, are currently in need of external assistance for food due to drought, flooding and civil conflicts, according to a new edition of FAO's Crop Prospects and Food Situation report released today. The figure has grown from 33 last December, after the addition of Swaziland. Drought associated with El Nino […]
AUC Chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma emphasises the importance to celebrate the determination of women around the world for equal rights and have their voices heard
The African Union (AU) joins the international community to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also reviewing past progress of women’s development and looking ahead at future opportunities for women, especially in the African continent. The celebration of the International Women’s Day today Tuesday 8th of March 2016, at the […]
Invitation to the media to participate in a two-day fully paid visit to livestock projects sites under NGSIP
Mr. Grün, Development Councillor at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, together with Dr.Namu Musulwe, Social Advisor for the Namibian German Special Initiative Program (NGSIP), are offering an informative 2-day trip to various farms in the Outjo and Okakarara region, who participate in the livestock project. The Embassy has received requests from several journalists for more […]
SCIENCE CIRCUS AFRICA 2016 – Australian science show set to inspire young South Africans
Experiments, explosions, exciting science – the Australian High Commission is proud to support Science Circus Africa, visiting Sci-Bono in Johannesburg on Wednesday 9 March. Featuring Dr Graham Walker from the Australian National University and Science ShowOffs, Science Circus Africa is a travelling roadshow of fun-packed interactive science which trains local teams and teachers along the […]
Reception to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Singapore, 8 March 2016
Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Defence Teo Chee Hean and Egyptian Minister of Industry, Foreign Trade and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Tarek Kabil commemorating the 50th anniversary of relations between Singapore and Egypt. Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean and His Excellency Tarek Kabil, Minister of […]
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Tunisia
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the 7 March terrorist attack in Ben Gardane, Tunisia, which resulted in the deaths of 12 members of Tunisia's security forces and seven civilians, as well as over 17 injured. The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the families […]
The Next Einstein Forum's Global Gathering Opens With Call to Accelerate Science-Driven Development in Africa
An unprecedented coalition of African and world leaders today convened at the first-ever Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering, issuing a joint call to action for increased investment and support for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in Africa. The event marks a historic first step in charting a new course for science-led development in Africa. […]
Women at the Top: How a Female Power Duo is Leading the Flagship of the 1st African Unicorn
Jumia (https://www.Jumia.com.ng), Africa’s biggest e-commerce is set to become an equivalent of Amazon on a continent with tremendous opportunities which will see its online population reach 50% by 2025 and its its smartphone owners rise to 360 million. Jumia already made headlines no less than a week ago by securing a second investment of 225 […]
Minister for Africa visits Tanzania
James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, visited Tanzania on 7-8 March 2016. During the visit Mr Duddridge met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Mahiga, Trade and Industry Minister Mwijage, and the Minister for Policy, Parliament and Employment in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jenista Mhagama. Mr Duddridge met with UK companies currently investing in Tanzania and heard […]