Source: The World Bank Group |

Egypt: World Bank Group Launches New Partnership Framework to Support Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development

The new CPF aligns with the Government of Egypt’s Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS), “Egypt Vision 2030,” and the National Climate Change Strategy (NCCS) 2050

The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Egypt, laying out the World Bank Group’s strategy in the country for FY2023–2027.  The new CPF aligns with the Government of Egypt’s Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS), “Egypt Vision 2030,” and the National Climate Change…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrean delegation met and held talks with Mr. Lavrov

The two sides conducted friendly and comprehensive discussions spanning bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments

Senior Eritrean delegation, composed of Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Ghebreab, met and held talks in Sochi with Mr. Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation. The two sides conducted friendly and comprehensive discussions spanning bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments. Regarding bilateral…

Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Speaks with King of Bahrain

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the King of Bahrain extended his greetings to the President on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with His Majesty King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.  The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the King of Bahrain extended his greetings to the President on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and wished…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

South Africa: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2023 Article IV Mission

More reforms are needed to address South Africa’s long-standing structural impediments to growth

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Papa N’Diaye visited South Africa on March 1-17 to hold meetings with the economic authorities and other counterparts from the public and private sectors for the 2023 Article IV annual consultation. Discussions focused on policies to ensure macro-financial stability and the far-reaching…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary hosts Elected leaders to discuss critical health matters

The leaders discussed equipping health facilities, providing technical and personnel support, and delivering quality healthcare to locals

Today, the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Nakhumicha S. Wafula, hosted a group of elected leaders from the Nyanza region to discuss critical health-related issues. During the courtesy call, the leaders discussed equipping health facilities, providing technical and personnel support, and delivering quality healthcare to locals. Cabinet Secretary for ICT,…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

President Weah Inspires Health Workers at 3rd Health Workers Symposium

The President indicated that the sector has remained resilient, urging health workers to ensure that the country continues such momentum

The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah has underscored the importance of the medical profession and vowed that his government would continue to improve and expand access to healthcare delivery across the country. In a special statement Wednesday, March 22, 2023, delivered virtually to health workers at…

Source: Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, London, UK |

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Demeke Mekonnen conferred with United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State for Development and Africa, Retired Honourable Andrew Mitchel at his office

The two sides concluded their fruitful deliberations by reaffirming the commitment of their respective governments to further bolster cooperation in bilateral, regional, and global matters of mutual importance

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Demeke Mekonnen conferred with UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchel at his office. Expressing the gratitude of the Government of Ethiopia to the British Government for its continued humanitarian assistance, Mr. Demeke briefed Mr. Mitchel on current…

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Kenya: We will provide a conducive environment for investment

President William Ruto said a more impartial and transparent regulatory framework will help inspire investor confidence

The Government will provide a sound and predictable investor environment in the country. President William Ruto said a more impartial and transparent regulatory framework will help inspire investor confidence. He said he will not compromise in his quest to maintaining a standard of management and governance that will stimulate capital…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Food prices skyrocket as cost of cyclone Freddy becomes evident in Malawi

The price of maize, the country’s staple food has soared to record levels and is now 300 percent higher on average than the same time last year in the cyclone-affected region

Prices of staple foods are soaring in Malawi, ten days after Tropical Cyclone Freddy made its second passage over the southern African country, worsening levels of food insecurity as families struggle to meet their food needs. The price of maize, the country’s staple food has soared to record levels and…

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Khartoum, Sudan |

The Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum Supports the Establishment of Indonesian Franchises in Sudan

During the meeting, the Indonesian Ambassador conveyed the commitment and support of the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum for the development of Indonesian diaspora businesses in Sudan

In the framework of the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum's support for the promotion of Indonesian processed food products in Sudan, the Indonesian Ambassador to Khartoum, Mr. Sunarko accompanied by PF Ekonomi has received visits and meetings with the Owner and Management of Nusa Café, Hilman Firmansyah. During the meeting, the…