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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Sudan: Conflict-prone Greater Tonj area receives two-wheeled peace and security boost

The handover of these potential lifesavers is part of a community-led peacebuilding project called Kong Koc

The three counties making up the greater Tonj region are sadly familiar with intercommunal violence and its dire consequences. A lack of mobility among law enforcement agents and community peacebuilding organs has made it difficult to prevent crimes and issue early warnings of potential security incidents, but now they and…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Dinner with Deputy President Mashatile of South Africa hosted by State Minister FUJII for Foreign Affairs

The two sides exchanged views on cooperation in various fields, including economy, energy, culture, sports, and agriculture, as well as views on regional and international issues

On March 18, Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, hosted a dinner with the Honourable Mr. Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, who is visiting Japan upon the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The overview of the dinner is as follows. At…

Energy Capital & Power

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La Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) Powers Congo’s Energy Growth, Set to Take Center Stage at Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025

Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo is driving Congo’s energy sector expansion, with Director General Maixent Raoul Ominga set to highlight the company’s role at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum

Maixent Raoul Ominga, Director General of Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, will deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) in Brazzaville this March. Leading the expansion of the Republic of Congo’s upstream sector, the national oil company is advancing key onshore assets across…

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Global and African Financial Experts Urge Action to Enhance Smallholder Farmer Financing

The conference represents a pivotal step in mobilizing the billions needed annually to support Africa’s smallholder farmers, who make up some 80% of the continent’s farming population but control less than 5% of agricultural land

Leading global and African financial experts have issued a resounding call to align financial structures with the needs of smallholder farmers. Speaking at a two-day conference on financing Africa’s smallholder farmers in Nairobi, Kenya, the experts underscored the crucial role of government intervention in creating an enabling environment for financial…

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In the face of attacks of boorishness and malevolence, the fight for women's rights continues

In the current climate, where all forms of extremism are commonplace, where boorishness is tolerated, where the law of the strongest is celebrated, we must continue to explain why we must eliminate inequalities between men and women, while working intensively on "how we do it" and "with whom

In his column published on March 8, International Women's Rights Day, Gilles Yabi, founder and executive director of West Africa Think Tank (WATHI), (www.WATHI.org/) reminds us that the issue of women's rights, equal opportunities and equal rights between girls and boys, between men and women, is raised in much the…

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Africa’s Green Growth Agenda: Unlocking Opportunities for a Climate-Resilient Future

By leveraging platforms like AGES, Africa can strengthen partnerships, unlock funding, and implement policies that drive a sustainable and resilient future

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) participated in the third edition of the Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) (https://apo-opa.co/4izmWCf) in Cape Town, South Africa, from 18 – 21 February, 2025. The annual Summit, hosted by the African Union, brought together policy makers, stakeholders, private sector and experts who discussed Africa’s…

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    • “I am proud of the journey we started together ten years ago; I can see its fruits. Kenyans can feel its benefits,” President Ruto told Adesina who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Grace Yemisi Adesina
    • “Since I was elected President, the Bank has financed a total of 57 projects, with total financing commitment of $4.44 billion
    • “Dr Adesina transformed the African Development Bank into a globally recognized institution for financial innovation and development impact and under his leadership, the Bank’s general capital grew from $93 billion to $318 billion”
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Kenya’s President Ruto awards African Development Bank’s Adesina highest national honour

Dr Adesina becomes the 20th recipient of the honour that was established in 1967 and first awarded to Kenya’s founding father and former President, H.E. Jomo Kenyatta

“I am proud of the journey we started together ten years ago; I can see its fruits. Kenyans can feel its benefits,” President Ruto “What a great honour! What a rare privilege! What a historic recognition!” Adesina Kenya’s President H.E. William Samoei Ruto has conferred the country’s highest honour, Chief…

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Broadens its Regional Footprint with Comoros Membership

AFC’s diverse membership spans all regions of Africa, reinforcing its role as a leading infrastructure solutions provider for Africa

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has welcomed the Union of Comoros as its 44th member country, reflecting continued support from more than three-quarters of Africa’s nations​. This membership provides a platform for Comoros to explore opportunities in advancing critical infrastructure in the country. Comoros’…

Mitrelli Group
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Mitrelli Committed to Accelerating Africa’s Economic Growth

As Africa cements its role as a key engine of global growth, Mitrelli is strengthening its commitment to Africa’s progress and has appointed Rodrigo Manso as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Africa is experiencing unprecedented economic momentum, attracting record levels of foreign investment and reshaping its economic trajectory. Infrastructure megaprojects like the Lobito Corridor are driving this transformation, supported by increasing global commitments to infrastructure, energy, technology and connectivity. By 2035, Africa is expected to have the world’s largest working-age population,…

Energy Capital & Power
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African Markets Digitalize Mining Licensing to Boost Investments

Zambia, South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria are digitalizing mining licensing processes to unlock mineral wealth, set to be showcased at the upcoming African Mining Week

African countries rich in minerals are accelerating the digitalization of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and maximize resource exploitation for economic growth. As part of this push, Zambia launched its Zambia Integrated Mining Information System last month, aiming to streamline the awarding of licenses. The digital platform is…