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World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana |

Scaling up the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV in Ghana

The Government of Ghana, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, is stepping up efforts to promote the uptake of free PrEP

In 2020, the death of his best friend, Tawiah, reminded Nii Ayittey about the real dangers of AIDS. So when he heard of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an effective HIV prevention method, Ayittey did not hesitate to enrol in a PrEP programme. Now a champion, Ayittey has dedicated his life…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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IRC: Urgent call for action to combat climate shocks in conflict-affected, climate-vulnerable states in West Africa

The impacts of climate change are exacerbated by conflict in the central Sahel, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, amplifying existing risks, cracks and inequalities in already fragile or conflict-affected societies

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is sounding the alarm about the compounded crises of conflict and climate change in West Africa during the meeting of world leaders at COP28 in Dubai. The Sahel region contributes less than 1% to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Niger, and Mali are…

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    • Abu Dhabi Fund for Development hosts the 91st Arab Coordination Group meeting on the sidelines of Conference of the Parties (COP28)
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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development hosts the 91st Arab Coordination Group meeting on the sidelines of Conference of the Parties (COP28)

Discussions centered on strategic objectives to bolster development efforts in developing countries

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) hosted the meeting at the level of directors of operations of the member institutions of the Arab Coordination Group of national and regional development institutions, which coincided with the commencement of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, in the UAE. The objective of…

Energy Capital & Power

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    • 5 Reasons to Attend Invest in African Energy 2024 in Paris
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5 Reasons to Attend Invest in African Energy 2024 in Paris

Organized by Energy Capital & Power, the second edition of the forum offers delegates investor matchmaking services and technical project previews, in line with growing European interest in African energy

Returning to Paris next May for its second edition, Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/484aYL8) is an exclusive forum designed to foster collaboration between European investors and African energy markets. Organized by Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) with the support of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), the forum offers delegates…

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    • Arab Coordination Group allocation of US$10 billion to support energy transition
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Arab Coordination Group allocation of US$10 billion to support energy transition

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development hosts the 91st ACG meeting on the sidelines of COP28

The Arab Coordination Group (ACG), a strategic alliance comprising regional and international development institutions, announced today at COP28) an allocation of US$10 billion until 2030. This funding is meant to drive a comprehensive and affordable transition to renewable energy in developing countries. The commitment is an integral part of a…

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    • The African Development Bank will contribute through the implementation of this project to improve access to electricity for people in Central and Northern Mozambique
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Mozambique: African Development Bank grants $33 million to improve the electrical grid near borders with Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe

The grant is from the Transition Support Facility, a financial instrument of the Bank specifically for states undergoing transition

Meeting in Abidjan on 5 December 2023, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org/en) approved a grant of $33.25 million to Mozambique to implement the Songo-Matambo electricity transport line project. The grant is from the Transition Support Facility, a financial instrument of the Bank specifically for…

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    • Ecobank SADC Cluster Head, Mr. Moses Kurenjekwa (2nd right) and Zimbabwe’s Head of Customer Experience, Mr. Tichaona Gandanhamo (2nd left) with The Banker’s Bank of The Year Award trophies for Benin, Guinea, Liberia, Mali and Togo. The five affiliates defied stiff competition to emerge the best in their respective markets. They were flanked by officials from The Banker Awards team.
    • Ecobank SADC Cluster Head, Mr. Moses Kurenjekwa (2nd right) displays the first ever ‘Global Award for Financial Inclusion 2023’ trophy won by Ecobank Zimbabwe. Mr. Kurenjekwa was accompanied by Zimbabwe’s Head of Customer Experience, Mr. Tichaona Gandanhamo
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Five Ecobank affiliates win Bank of the Year 2023 awards and Ecobank Zimbabwe wins Global Award for Financial Inclusion in The Banker’s Awards 2023

Ecobank Benin, Ecobank Guinea, Ecobank Liberia, Ecobank Mali and Ecobank Togo were all named ‘Bank of the Year 2023’ in their respective countries

Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African Banking Group, is proud to announce that Ecobank Zimbabwe has won the ‘Global Award for Financial Inclusion’ in The Banker’s Awards 2023. In addition, Ecobank Benin, Ecobank Guinea, Ecobank Liberia, Ecobank Mali and Ecobank Togo were all named ‘Bank of the Year 2023’ in their…

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    • Participants and lecturers of the 2023 Afrobarometer summer school in Pretoria
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Afrobarometer surveys director urges young researchers to empower Africa’s narrative and showcase the continent’s analytical excellence

The three-week training programme equips African scholars with solid skills in research design, survey methodology, and the use of social statistics

“Writing never stops. This is the starting point. Take the lessons that you have learnt here and demonstrate to the world that not only can we produce our own data, but that we are capable of analysing it,” Afrobarometer surveys director Boniface Dulani told up-and-coming researchers at the closing ceremony…

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    • Conference of the Parties (COP28): Italy announces €5 Million contribution to Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
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Conference of the Parties (COP28): Italy announces €5 Million contribution to Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa

Italy's contribution aligns with the broader goals of COP28, particularly the objective of tripling the deployment of renewable energy

Italy has made a new commitment of €5 million to Africa's sustainable energy future through the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) (https://apo-opa.co/46J7nRR) Special Fund. The Italian Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy Security, Vannia Gava, announced the new contribution on Monday during a side event at the 2023 United Nations…

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Tanzania and the East African Community (EAC) at the centre of regional transmission expansion: Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit 2024

Confirmed as one of the most stable and important investment destinations on the continent, Tanzania prepares to host the fifth annual Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit (TECS) from 31 January to 1 February 2024 in Arusha, home of the East African Community (EAC)

Investors from across industry, finance and government are convening to showcase Tanzania’s potential. Potential that is epitomised by a country now ranked third in sub-Saharan Africa for future investment, that is expected to see 6% GDP growth by 2025, and that has seen hundreds of millions, if not billions, of…