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15th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB)

This meeting was marked by strategic discussions for the future of African media

From 02 to 06 September 2024, the 15th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org) was held in Gaborone, Botswana, with the theme "The future of African media in the face of the challenges of new technologies and climate change." This meeting was marked by strategic discussions for…

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Nigeria: United Nations (UN) agencies assist families affected by floods

The Government has reported 269 deaths so far, while over a million people have been affected and more than 640,000 are now displaced

UN agencies and their humanitarian partners are providing life-saving relief to families in Nigeria who lost their homes during recent flooding. Heavy rains have ravaged 30 of the country’s 36 states, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday. The Government has reported 269 deaths so far, while over a million people have…

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Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) Announces Strategic Investment in Team Drogba, Competing in the E1 Series

This investment aligns with Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) strategy, which includes sports as a key vertical for advancing Africa’s economic and cultural footprint

The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), is pleased to announce a strategic investment in Team Drogba, competing in the inaugural E1 Series, the world’s first-ever all-electric boat racing championship. This investment aligns with Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus…

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European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) Should Ensure Biodiversity Conservation Funding Respects Indigenous Peoples Rights

The policy brief advocates for legal recognition and protection of the human right to land as a foundational element of effective biodiversity conservation

The Justice, Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (SECAM.org) is urging the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) to take proactive measures to ensure that EU biodiversity conservation funds do not lead to mass land alienation and threaten the…

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World Football Summit Europe 2024: The game of the future is played in Sevilla

On September 18th and 19th, 2024, Sevilla will become the global epicenter of football as it hosts the 8th edition of the World Football Summit

On september 18th and 19th, the eighth edition of World Football Summit (WFS) (https://WorldFootballSummit.com) will mark the grand finale of its three-year stay in Sevilla and is expected to have an economic impact exceeding 20 million euros. More than 2,500 football industry experts will gather at the Sevilla Conference and…

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United States (U.S.) and Tanzania Boost Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) & Immunization Services through Ndondo Cup 2024

This youth-focused sports initiative builds on the success of recent Ndondo Cup tournament in Dar es Salaam and Iringa regions, which led to increased uptake of critical HIV and immunization services

The United States Government, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), came together for the kick-off match of the Ndondo Cup 2024 football tournament in Dodoma region to increase awareness and promote HIV and immunization services across the country.…

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£1.9 Million Announced for Science, Technology and Innovation in West Africa

This grant will further strengthen existing partnerships on science, tech and innovation

The UK government today has announced up to £1.9 million in funding to strengthen science, technology and innovation in Ghana and Nigeria through its West Africa Research and Innovation Hub. The Sankore call for proposals will support the UK government’s partnership with governments in Ghana and Nigeria on Science, Technology…

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Rwanda’s Economy Registers Strong Growth in Early 2024 Despite Persistent Challenges

Rwanda’s labor market experienced a strong recovery, with over half a million new jobs created in the fourth quarter of 2023

Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched today, highlights that despite the global economic slowdown, Rwanda has shown remarkable resilience, driven by strong consumer spending in key sectors…

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United States Announces Nearly $14 Million in New Refugee Assistance, is Largest Humanitarian Donor in Uganda

The funding builds on commitments to the populations in-country and brings total humanitarian funding in Uganda to date in Fiscal Year 2024 to more than $83 million

The United States announced today nearly $14 million in additional humanitarian assistance for refugees and their host communities in Uganda. The funding builds on commitments to the populations in-country and brings total humanitarian funding in Uganda to date in Fiscal Year 2024 to more than $83 million. U.S. government humanitarian…

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The Football Foundation for Africa and Kenyatta University Sign Ground-Breaking Strategic Partnership

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations outlines a comprehensive framework for collaboration in four critical areas: academic partnerships, research and innovation, community outreach, and utility partnerships

The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) (www.FootballFoundation.Africa) is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership with Kenyatta University (KU), one of Africa’s leading institutions of higher learning and a trailblazer in sports education across the continent. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the Foundation’s mission to harness…