National Basketball Association Africa (NBA) Launches Accelerator Focused on Early-Stage African Startups

NBA Africa Startup Accelerator will support Africa’s tech ecosystem and the next generation of African tech entrepreneurs by providing them with access to mentorship and capital

“Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator” Will Provide Top African Startup Companies in the Sports and Creative Industries with Funding and Mentorship Across Event Management and Ticketing, Youth Development, AI and Digital Marketing; ALX to Operate Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator and Oversee Selection Process; Startups Can Apply to Participate at TripleDoubleAccelerator.NBA.com. In…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launches fund to shield refugees and other displaced people from climate shocks

As part of its work to protect and assist more than 114 million people who have been forced to flee, UNHCR already seeks to build people’s resilience and reduce their vulnerability to risks, including the impact of climate change

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched the UNHCR Climate Resilience Fund, seeking to boost the protection of refugees and displaced communities who are most threatened by climate change. As part of its work to protect and assist more than 114 million people who have been forced to flee, UNHCR already…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and African Union launch new publications to strengthen agribusiness in Africa

In a move to advance agricultural entrepreneurship and agribusiness development across Africa, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the African Union (AU) have unveiled two new publications on agribusiness incubators and public-private partnerships.  The first publication, Agribusiness Incubation and Acceleration Landscape in Africa is an in-depth analysis…

Diplomatic Missions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Japan paid a courtesy call on Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko

Japan will continue to emphasize dialogue with each country and work closely with ECOWAS countries, both bilaterally and internationally, including at TICAD, in cooperation with the business community

On Wednesday, April 24, for about 50 minutes from 4:30 p.m., Minister for Foreign Affairs Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko received a courtesy call from the Diplomatic Missions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Japan. At the outset, Minister Kamikawa paid tribute to the ECOWAS diplomatic missions for…

Over 50 million lives saved in Africa through expanded immunization programme

These achievements have been possible under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)

An estimated 51.2 million lives have been saved through vaccines in the African region over the past 50 years. For every infant life saved over that period, close to 60 years of life are lived, a new report by World Health Organization (WHO) finds. These achievements have been possible under…

Global Report on Food Crises: acute hunger remains persistently high in 59 countries with 1-in-5 people assessed in need of critical urgent action

Global Network Against Food Crises’ partners call for a transformative approach to break the cycle of acute hunger

According to the latest Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), nearly 282 million people in 59 countries and territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023 - a worldwide increase of 24 million from the previous year. This rise was due to the report’s increased coverage of food crisis contexts…

President Boakai Nominates Additional Officials to Government

These nominations where applicable, are subject to consent by the Liberian Senate

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated additional members of government affecting the Local Government of Margibi and Sinoe Counties.  These nominations where applicable, are subject to consent by the Liberian Senate.  The nominees are: I.    Margibi County 1.    B. Lewis Kaine-…

FAMAR PSC Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Silver Sponsor

FAMAR PSC is sponsoring a downstream panel discussion at AOG 2024, showcasing its commitment towards the growth of Angola’s downstream sector

Bunkering company FAMAR PSC will participate at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 - Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas sector, scheduled for October 2 -4 in Luanda - as a Silver Sponsor. The company is also sponsoring a downstream panel discussion at the event. FAMAR PSC’s return…

Cameroon: The African Development Bank, a leading infrastructure partner

“The Bank's operations have changed the face of the region” – Cameroonian minister

In an era of transformative development, the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) stands as a beacon of progress in Central Africa, particularly in Cameroon, where the institution has earmarked more than 50 percent of its portfolio for funding transport infrastructure. The Bank spearheaded crucial projects such as the Ketta-Djoum Road,…

Africa's $824 billion debt burden and opaque resource-backed loans hinder its potential, African Development Bank President warns

The continent would pay $74 billion in debt service payments this year alone, a sharp increase from $17 billion in 2010

Africa's immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries' future growth, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) said on Thursday. "I think it's time for us to have debt transparency accountability and make sure that this whole thing of these…