Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt |

Microsoft PowerPoint Workshops for Thai Students in Egypt

The said workshops are part of a Digital Skills Training program aimed at improving the digital skills of Thai students and preparing them for the world of work after graduation

On 11 and 12 September 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy together with the Thai Students’ Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage organised workshops on Microsoft PowerPoint for Thai students in Cairo. The workshops’ curriculum was prepared by Microsoft (Thailand) and ThaiMOOC. The students learned how to use basic features,…

Source: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) |

Building skills and capacity for the delivery of quality healthcare in Ethiopia

UNOPS is working with the Ministry of Health as it strengthens its institutional capabilities, fosters a culture of continuous improvement and delivers high-quality medical services

With $1.3 million in funding from the World Bank's International Development Association, UNOPS will provide comprehensive training programmes and workshops as well as arrange travel for study visits aimed at enhancing grant management knowledge, skills and competencies for Ministry of Health staff. "Investing in the skills and capabilities of the…

Source: Save the Children |

Children still trapped in their homes as worst floods in 30 years devastate Northeast Nigeria

Schools have been suspended for two weeks – just as children were going back into learning after the holiday

Heavy rains in Borno state, Northeast Nigeria have led to the worst flooding in 30 years, affecting at least 239,000 people and leaving hundreds of thousands of children without shelter, clean water, food, healthcare and education, at heightened risk of water-and vector-borne diseases. Chachu Tadicha, Deputy Director, Programme Operations/Humanitarian at…

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Nigeria: Empowering small agri-food producers to trade with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The ITC project Inclusive Digital Entrepreneurship in the Agri-food Sector (IDEAS) works with microproducers – businesses that don’t have the resources to take professional photos, design modern logos, or write compelling descriptions of their products

Nigeria has 40 million small businesses. Many have access to Internet, but do not know how to use digital tools to grow their business. Now that artificial intelligence (AI) is widely available, even people without any design or storytelling expertise can create professional marketing materials. To teach small food processors…

Source: Save the Children |

Children and families at risk of being cut off from food, medical supplies as rains cut access to Sudan’s Central and West Darfur states

Five days ago, raging floodwaters destroyed the only bridge connecting Central and West Darfur states, creating a bottleneck on the West Darfur side of the river

Dr. Bashir Kamal Eldin Hamid, Save the Children's Health and Nutrition Director, said: “Heavy downpours and widespread flooding in Sudan is compounding the suffering for families and children especially those displaced by more than 16 months of fighting, with contamination of water and decimation of health facilities causing a major…

Source: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria |

United States and African Partners Advance Inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Dialogue at Lagos Conference

This event underscores the United States’ commitment to fostering inclusive, ethical, and innovative AI development and deployment across the African continent

The successful conclusion of the Global Inclusivity and Artificial Intelligence: Africa (GIAA) Conference marks a milestone in U.S.-Africa collaboration on critical and emerging technologies. This event underscores the United States’ commitment to fostering inclusive, ethical, and innovative AI development and deployment across the African continent.  The GIAA Conference laid a…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Minister and South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Pravin Gordhan

The President’s thoughts are with former Minister Gordhan’s extended family, comrades, associates and organisations with whom he established relationships as a family

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of lifelong activist and former Minister of Public Enterprises Mr Pravin Gordhan, who has passed away at the age of 75, following a period of illness. President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Mr Gordhan’s spouse, Ms Vanitha Raju, daughters Anisha…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia |

United States (U.S.) Embassy Ethiopia Hosts Successful U.S. University Fair

The fair provided the 6,500 students, parents, and educators who attended with a valuable opportunity to learn about the U.S. higher education system

On Saturday, September 7, U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, in collaboration with International Community School of Addis Ababa, hosted a U.S. university fair, attended by more than 6,500 potential graduate and undergraduate students interested in studying in the United States. The event featured more than 35 U.S. universities from across the…

Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt |

Careers and Skills Guidance for Thai Students in Egypt

It aimed to motivate the students to start thinking and preparing themselves for the world of work after graduation

On 7 September 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo in collaboration with the Thai Students’ Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage organised a training session on ‘Careers and Skills Guidance’ at the Al-Sheikh Zayed Center, Al-Azhar University. It aimed to motivate the students to start thinking and preparing…

Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt |

Minister Counsellor (Labour) in Riyadh visited Thai workers in Egypt

On this occasion, he exchanged views with Thai workers on living conditions and challenges for working in Egypt

On 8 September 2024, Mr. Tanit Loipimai, Minister Counsellor, together with Mr. Chartchai Tiamsanit, Counsellor, Office of Labour Affairs in Riyadh, also accredited to Egypt, met with spa masseuse and chefs of Sabai Sabai restaurant. On this occasion, he exchanged views with Thai workers on living conditions and challenges for…