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Source: The Presidency: Republic of South Africa | Apr 01, 2023

President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to the Late Human Rights Activist and Anti-Apartheid Campaigner Randall Robinson

Mr Robinson was an Esteemed Member of South Africa’s National Order of the Companions of OR Tambo, with which he was honoured in 2012

President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the family and friends of the late United States human rights activist and lawyer Randall Robinson who has passed away at the age of 81. Mr Robinson was an Esteemed Member of South Africa’s National Order of the Companions of OR Tambo,…

Source: The World Bank Group | Apr 01, 2023

World Bank Group President Welcomes Partnership between University of Lomé and Clark Atlanta University

This follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in October 2022 between the World Bank and six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States

The Presidents of the University of Lomé and Clark Atlanta University signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Lomé, Togo today, in a partnership facilitated by the World Bank Group. The partnership will create opportunities for students and faculty to collaborate on research and promote more inclusive and sustainable social and…

Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria | Apr 01, 2023

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Assesses Landslide Disaster in Obanliku LGA of Cross River State

The joint assessment team was led by Fortunatus Anyanwu (ACSARO)

NEMA South South Zone carried out an on-the-spot assessment of a landslide disaster which originated from the Ejua Mountain and affected seven communities of Etsong, Ejua, Bikaa, Bufore, Bunyia, Begore and Bendigie in Busi clan, Obanliku LGA of Cross River State. The joint assessment team was led by Fortunatus Anyanwu…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Apr 01, 2023

Ghana: Vice President (VP) Bawumia Commissions Multi-Purpose Technology Hub in Akim Oda

Vice President Bawumia said the construction of the facility, is aimed at contributing to the educational development of the people for the good of the community and the nation at large

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned an ultra-modern technology hub in Akim Oda in the Eastern Region. The facility is made up of a well-equipped library, an ICT Centre and a robotic centre. Speaking at the commissioning, Vice President Bawumia said the construction of the facility, is aimed…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Apr 01, 2023

Regional Experts meet to review the operationalization of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Informal Trade Regularization Support Program (PARCI/ITRSP)

As part of the outcome of the meeting, the Experts agreed to deepen collaboration at the national and regional levels to ensure the effective and inclusive implementation of the ITRSP components

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Trade Directorate, organized a Regional Experts Meeting on the ECOWAS Informal Trade Regularization Support Program (PARCI/ITRSP) from 22-24 March 2023 in Accra, Ghana. The overall objective of the Meeting was to review the operationalization of PARCI/ITRSP and to consider the expansion of the Informal Cross…

Source: The World Bank Group | Mar 31, 2023

World Bank Approves $300 Million to Improve Access to Finance and Economic Opportunities in Mozambique

The project directly supports the Government of Mozambique’s reform initiative, Pacote de Medidas de Aceleração Económica (PAE), including through the creation of a national Credit Guarantee Fund

The World Bank Board of Directors approved yesterday a $300 million credit for the Mozambique Access to Finance and Economic Opportunities Project or Mais Oportunidades project, spanning six years (2023-2029), financed by the International Development Association (*IDA). “The World Bank will support the Government of Mozambique to address multiple economic shocks and…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Mar 31, 2023

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on an Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with São Tomé and Príncipe

Efforts to boost domestic fiscal revenues and to rationalize budgetary expenditures will support policies to protect society’s most vulnerable from the burden of the needed adjustment

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Slavi Slavov, Mission Chief for São Tomé and Príncipe, visited São Tomé during February 9 – 23, 2023 and held virtual discussions in the recent weeks, to discuss with the São Toméan authorities IMF support for their policy and reform plans.…

Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt | Mar 31, 2023

President El-Sisi Performs Friday Prayer in El-Mosheer Mosque, Meets Armed Forces’ Commanders

The meeting also focused on a number of key issues addressed across the local, regional and international levels, notably in light of the successive political and economic developments

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic – Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, performed Friday prayer in El-Mosheer Tantawy Mosque in New Cairo, coinciding with Egypt and the Armed Forces’ celebrations of the 10th of Ramadan Anniversary. In attendance were Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Commander-in-Chief of…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Mar 31, 2023

Vice President Bawumia Launches Digital Electronic Tax Clearance Certificate for Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)

Dr. Bawumia lauded the GRA for taking advantage of Government's digitization drive and the transformation of delivery of services through technology, to introduce, what he called, life-changing solutions

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the Electronic Tax Clearance Certificate for the Ghana Revenue Authority in Accra. The Electronic Tax Clearance Certificate app is an integrated digital platform which enables tax payers to do three key things at a go, that is access and generate their tax…

Source: State House – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles | Mar 31, 2023

Seychelles: The Head of State receives the Annual Report of the Ombudsman

The President conveyed his sincere appreciation to Mrs. Tirant-Ghérardi for her hard work and commitment and reaffirmed the government’s continuous support in the important work that her office does

The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan formally received the Annual Report of the Ombudsman for the year ending 31st December 2022 presented personally by the Ombudsman, Mrs. Nichole Tirant-Ghérardi. The report presented at State House this morning, covers the activities of the Office of the Ombudsman in the year…

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