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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • African Development Bank with other multinational development banks commits to boost collaboration on climate and development (1)
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African Development Bank with other multinational development banks commits to boost collaboration on climate and development

The MDBs will collaborate to attract private capital at scale for countries, expand the scope of reporting climate results and impact, and help countries identify priorities and investment opportunities

Multilateral development banks attending the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) today affirmed their commitment to a concerted, global action, including increasing co-financing and private sector engagement to address climate change, felt acutely in Africa. Despite contributing the least to global warming and having the lowest emissions, Africa faces existential…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
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Conference of Parties (COP28): Global and African partners pledge $175m to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA)

The landmark initial pledge will help to rapidly scale up financing for transformative climate-aligned infrastructure projects across the continent

In a powerful signal of support during COP28, African and global institutions together with governments of Germany, France and Japan and philanthropies have pledged over $175 million to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA). The landmark initial pledge will help to rapidly scale up financing for transformative climate-aligned infrastructure…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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Ghana: The Application Of Smart Solutions To Agriculture Is The Key To Achieving Food Sufficiency – VP Bawumia

Ghana’s experience on the Agriculture front in the past six years demonstrates government's unwavering commitment to transform the sector and place it on a sound footing for accelerated development

The targeted interventions and programmes initiated by Government in the Agriculture sector since 2017 continue to yield significantly positive results and, with comprehensive reviews and upscaling, the objective of food security and resilience should be achieved in the near future, Vice President Bawumia has stated. The application of smart solutions…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: The Ministry of Agriculture Central Zone Branch Promotes Organic Farming

This goal takes the agricultural practices to a new level of safe and nutritious product

The Ministry of Agriculture; over the last three years has been working strongly toward the transformation of farming practices from chemical-based to organic-based or environmentally friendly Agriculture. This goal takes the agricultural practices to a new level of safe and nutritious product. In connection with this, the Ministry through its…

WHO Regional Office for Africa

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World Health Organization (WHO) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) collaborate to reach targeted communities with health care services in Tanzania

The health services provided included, cervical cancer screening for women, medical services, optometry services and pediatric services

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Tanzania, undertook a health outreach programme in the Pwani Region to reach targeted communities with various health care services.  Working closely with stakeholders including the district medical officers, community leaders and health promotion outlets, the health services provided…

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Tanzania integrates measles outbreak response with COVID-19 vaccination in Tanga region

With funding from Government of Canada through the Canada Grant for Vaccine Equity (Can GIVE), WHO and the government is sustaining the momentum for COVID-19 vaccination

Farida, 34, resident of Korowai DC, presented her 18 months old baby for vaccination. Habiba, was vaccinated with second dose of measles vaccine. With no hesitation, Farida also received a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccination having been vaccinated earlier this year. “Protecting my child against measles is a divine responsibility,”…

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Eritrea participating at Global Climate Change Conference

The Eritrean delegation will discuss Eritrea’s experience mitigating the effects of climate change

A senior Eritrean delegation led by Mr. Tesfay Gebreselasie, Minister of Land, Water and Environment, is participating at the United Nations 28th Global Climate Change Conference that was convened in Dubai on 30 November. Beginning at the session from 1 December, deliberations regarding practical political steps that should be taken…

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First Regional Rehabilitation Meeting for Africa: Advancing Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology in the Africa Region

Hosted by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia, the meeting brought together leaders from ministries of health and healthcare professionals from nineteen African nations

The first Regional Rehabilitation Meeting for Africa took place from November 21st to November 23rd, 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Hosted by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia, the meeting brought together leaders from ministries of health and healthcare professionals from nineteen African nations. Organized by the World Health Organization…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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    • AFC President & CEO, Samaila Zubairu, and BOAD President and Chairman, Serge Ekue, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote infrastructure and economic progress across Western African states (1)
    • AFC President & CEO, Samaila Zubairu, and BOAD President and Chairman, Serge Ekue, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote infrastructure and economic progress across Western African states (2)
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West African Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation form strategic partnership to drive economic development

The MoU marks a pivotal alliance between two leading multilateral development finance institutions on the continent, signalling the intent of AFC and BOAD to foster economic alignment and equitable growth in West Africa

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and the West African Development Bank (BOAD), a regional financial institution mandated to drive economic unity and advancement in West Africa, yesterday announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying their joint commitment to promote infrastructure and economic progress…

National Basketball Association (NBA)

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa, Stanbic Bank and Luol Deng Foundation to Launch First Jr. NBA League in South Sudan in Early 2024

NBA Africa and Stanbic Bank Unveil New Basketball Court, Host Jr. NBA Tournament in Juba

NBA Africa (www.NBA.com), Stanbic Bank and the Luol Deng Foundation today announced that the first Jr. NBA League in South Sudan will tip off in early 2024 and reach 450 boys and girls ages 16 and under from Juba during the league’s first season. To celebrate the announcement, NBA Africa…