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Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister, Ministers of Planning, Finance, and Transport

The meeting reviewed the implementation status of the investment plan for the transportation sector projects

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Hala El-Said, Minister of Finance Dr. Mohamed Maait, and Minister of Transport Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting reviewed the implementation…

Mercy Ships

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The MSC Foundation, the MSC Group and Mercy Ships International Join Forces to Build a new Hospital Ship

The new purpose-built hospital ship will expand the impact of Mercy Ships’ life-changing surgeries, anaesthetic care and surgical education for future generations of patients and healthcare professionals in sub-Saharan Africa

A groundbreaking agreement between MSC Group, MSC Foundation and the charity Mercy Ships (https://MercyShips.org) International prepares for the construction of a brand-new hospital ship that will deliver free surgery and training annually to thousands of people in Africa. On 8 April, the chairman of MSC Group and MSC Foundation, Capt.…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

United Kingdom (UK): Airlines and aviation authorities should not facilitate unlawful removals to Rwanda, United Nations (UN) experts say

Removing asylum-seekers to Rwanda or any other country where they would be at risk of refoulement would violate the right to be free from torture

UN experts* today expressed concern about the role of airlines and aviation authorities in facilitating unlawful removals to Rwanda under the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Rwanda, and the ‘Safety of Rwanda’ Bill. “Even if the UK-Rwanda agreement and the ‘Safety of Rwanda’…

President of the Republic of Kenya

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We are Committed to Enhancing Road Safety, President Ruto

President Ruto made the remarks during the launch of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028

Tough action will be taken against those who violate traffic laws and cause deaths and injuries, President William Ruto has said. The President said road negligence must stop and road safety measures enhanced, including the adoption of modern technologies to enhance monitoring of traffic violations and the introduction of instant…

The World Bank Group
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Unlocking Malawi’s Trade Barriers Through One-Stop Border Posts

One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) reduce border waiting times and the cost of cross-border transactions

Malawi’s economy suffers from a lack of investment and high trade costs due to poor logistics and infrastructure; Clearing goods at the Malawi-Dedza border post with Mozambique previously took an average of three days; One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) reduce border waiting times and the cost of cross-border transactions. The Dedza border post,…

Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government
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South Africa: Mopping up and damage assessment continue after cut-off low system

Municipalities will now start with damage assessments with the support of the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and relevant government departments

“Although the extreme weather is over, the public are asked to please be aware of potentially dangerous conditions in large parts of the province,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said today.  During the Joint Operations Meeting hosted by the Provincial Disaster Management…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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2024-2029 Development priorities for Zambia: Infrastructure and Agricultural Value Chain

The African Development Bank Group will provide assistance to the agricultural sector, concentrating primarily on the development of farm blocks and value chains, to improve the sector’s climate resilience and agricultural productivity

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved the Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Zambia for 2024-2029, which sets out two priority intervention areas: Boosting the development of the private sector through investments in infrastructure and developing the country’s agricultural value chain. “The aim of…

Freedom of Mobility Forum
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New YouGov Survey Results Unveiled Today during Freedom of Mobility Forum

1 in 4 Global Citizens are not Ready to Make Eco-Friendly Transportation Choices

Results show that less than 10% of respondents have started making profound changes in transportation options; people in rural areas and older age groups are less interested in change; Over one-third of respondents believe that lawmakers and citizens have the biggest influence in driving change; YouGov survey results unveiled today during the…

The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB)

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The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB) launches Togo Training Initiative to Boost the Transport & Transit Sector

The objective of this training is to equip trainers with the necessary skills to conduct high-quality educational sessions for professionals in the transport and transit sector

The General Secretariat of the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program, a multi-donor, inter-regional program, launched in collaboration with Togo's Ministry of Road Transport, Air, and Rail an initiative aimed at empowering Togo's transport and transit sector. The "Training for Trainers" initiative is expertly facilitated by the International Road Transport…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Morocco: Statement on the mutual recognition of driving licenses for conversion purposes

This agreement aims to remove the obstacles encountered by Moroccans residing in Italy when converting their new-generation driving licenses with Italian registration authorities

An agreement on the mutual recognition of driving licenses for conversion purposes was signed, between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Italy, on wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the headquarters of the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in Rome. This agreement aims to remove the obstacles encountered…