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. […]
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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 […]
UNMISS SRSG Ellen Margrethe Løj Visits Malakal
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for South Sudan and head of the UN Mission in South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Løj, visited Malakal today to assess the situation and to meet with stakeholders on the ground, including community leaders within the protection site and Malakal town. During her visit, the SRSG reiterated the […]
African Union pushes for more commitment from the UN General Assembly
H.E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission has called on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), to strengthen their commitment to Africa. Speaking on 4th March at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, during the address to the Permanent Representative Committee by the UN General Assembly President H.E. Mogens Lykketoft, Mr. […]
Deputy Chairperson Erastus Mwencha Reiterates the need to end hunger in Africa by 2025, during a meeting with the President of Instituto Brasil- África
The African Union is committed to its aspirations to ending hunger in Africa by 2025 and is keen to explore various avenues to achieve this. H.E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, made the reassurance during a meeting on 4th March 2016 with the President of Instituto Brasil- África Prof. Joao […]
AUC-UNECA-AfDB and RECs meet to align their monitoring and evaluation architecture
A Collaborative Meeting among the African Union Commission (AUC), United Nation Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), African Development Bank (AfDB), Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other AU Organs commenced today, Monday, 7 March 2016, in Lusaka, Zambia to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Agenda 2063’3 First Ten Year Implementation Plan. The meeting was […]
Japan demonstrates strong support for UNIDO projects in Africa, Middle East
The Government of Japan has provided a contribution of over USD 7.4 million in response to the needs of communities affected by humanitarian crises and the influx of displaced peoples. The funding supports seven projects implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Africa and the Middle East. This was announced last Friday […]
Address by Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter on the occasion of the opening of the Swiss Consulate General at Lagos
Check against delivery (Honorable Minister), Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Chers compatriotes, The opening of this second Consulate General of Switzerland in Sub-Saharan Africa, after Cape Town, marks a very special day for us. Switzerland is officially returning to the place where its long-standing friendship with Nigeria started 55 years ago: the exciting city of Lagos! […]
Facebook deepens Nigerian partnerships at Social Media Week in Lagos
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) (http://www.Facebook.com) highlighted its commitment to Nigerian content partners and developers with a full calendar of workshops, masterclasses and events at Social Media Week in Lagos, held from 22 to 26 February. The weeklong conference was an ideal opportunity for Facebook to showcase its commitment to local partners as well as share its latest […]