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State House Seychelles

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    • Round Table Seychelles Thanks President Herminie and Shares Plans After Regatta Success
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Round Table Seychelles Thanks President Herminie and Shares Plans After Regatta Success

During the meeting, the members shared Round Table Seychelles' plans for the coming year, including new initiatives in public health, tourism and culture

President Dr Patrick Herminie today received a courtesy call from a delegation of Round Table Seychelles at State House. The delegation, led by Mr Christopher Nicette called on the President following the conclusion of the 2026 Regatta, which closed with its lottery draw over the weekend. The members thanked the…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Number of voluntary blood donors increasing

Noting the efforts being exerted by the association to promote voluntary blood donation as part of the culture of society, Mr. Berhane said that, alongside the annual voluntary blood donation program, the association is working to meet the blood-supply needs of health facilities whenever shortages occur

At a voluntary blood donation program conducted from 26 to 31 October in Keren and at the Hamelmalo College of Agriculture, Mr. Berhane Andom, Secretary of the National Blood Donors Association in the Anseba Region, said that the number of voluntary blood donors had increased by 13 percent compared with…

Afreximbank
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Africa and Caribbean trade potential could reach $1.65 billion annually by 2030: International Trade Centre (ITC)-Afreximbank report

The report finds that around 80% of Africa’s annual goods export potential to the Caribbean remains untapped

Annual trade in goods and services between Africa and the Caribbean could reach up to $1.65 billion by 2030, excluding mineral fuels, according to a new report launched today by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey 2025–26

The report covers fertility and family planning, maternal and newborn health, child health and nutrition, malaria, health insurance, and adult and maternal mortality

The 2025–26 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey provides a timely update of key demographic, nutrition and health data for Kenya between full survey rounds. It was carried out by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and launched in Nairobi on 3 November…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea

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Eritrea: Public seminars for diaspora nationals in various countries

The seminars included extensive briefings on the objective situation in the homeland in relation to regional and global developments

Public seminars have been conducted for nationals in Germany, the UK, Canada, and the US, focusing on the objective situation in the homeland and the timely responsibilities of nationals. Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Germany, and Mr. Teklu Lebasi, Coordinator of Consular Affairs, conducted seminars…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Training on administration and leadership

Noting that the union branch is working to expand its organization to the level of administrative areas and schools across the sub-zone, Mr. Habteab Negasi, Head of the union branch, said that the training will make a significant contribution to realizing the program

The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the Senafe sub-zone provided training on administration and leadership to 25 youth in Senafe town who are active in the activities of the union branch. Noting that the union branch is working to expand its organization to the level of…

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    • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have launched the Africa Sovereign Climate Facility (ASCF) at a signing ceremony in Korea
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CORRECTION: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Green Climate Fund to Launch US$690 Million Africa Sovereign Climate Facility to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Development

With total financing of US$690 million, the ASCF is designed to help African countries address the growing impacts of climate change while advancing their economic development priorities

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) today launched the Africa Sovereign Climate Facility (ASCF) at a signing ceremony in Korea, marking a significant step towards scaling up climate finance and accelerating low-carbon, climate-resilient development across Africa. With total financing…

Afreximbank

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    • Forum organisers, government representatives, international institutions, development partners and commercial banks come together with a shared ambition to drive industrialisation and value creation in Africa through investment and strategic partnerships
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Afreximbank and partners bring together investors and industrialists in Benin to Accelerate local processing and investment in Special Economic Zones

Held under the theme “Investing in Local Processing and Industrialisation”, the forum brought together international investors, industrialists, buyers and development finance institutions to explore the vast opportunities for local processing and strategic partnerships offered by the GDIZ

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in partnership with the Société d’Investissement et de Promotion de l’Industrie (SIPI-BENIN S.A), the entity responsible for developing the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), and Panafritex, hosted the Special Economic Zones Investment Forum (FocusSEZ 2026) on 21 and 22 October 2026 at the Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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    • ECOWAS Logistics Depot Receives Medical Superintendent of Lungi Government Hospital
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Logistics Depot Receives Medical Superintendent of Lungi Government Hospital

The engagement reflects the Depot’s continued commitment to strengthening partnerships with host-country institutions and promoting regional solidarity, public health resilience and humanitarian preparedness in line with ECOWAS’ broader objectives

The Commander of the ECOWAS Logistics Depot (ELD), Navy Captain IJ Akpa, received the Medical Superintendent of Lungi Government Hospital, Dr Alusine Yilla, during a familiarization and courtesy visit to the Depot on the 29th of October, 2026 in Lungi, Sierra leone. The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen institutional…

Ministry of Health, Kenya

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    • Principal Secretary (PS) Oluga, French Development Agency (AFD) Discuss Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Digital Health Collaboration
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Principal Secretary (PS) Oluga, French Development Agency (AFD) Discuss Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Digital Health Collaboration

The meeting also explored opportunities for collaboration in digital health and artificial intelligence to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve the use of health data and accelerate ongoing health sector reforms

Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga today held a meeting with a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD), led by its Country Director for Kenya, Ms Anne-Gaëlle Chapius, who paid him a courtesy call at Afya House to discuss collaboration in strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing, digital health…