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Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Botswana, Cameroon and Sierra Leone to lead discussions at Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) 4th Country & Stakeholder Symposium

This year's symposium focuses on the pivotal issue of limited availability of domestic capital which continues to impede the continent's economic progress

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricAFC.org) , the leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, is convening the 4th edition of its Country & Stakeholder Symposium (CSS) next Thursday. Themed “Retaining African Capital for a Sustainable Future”, this year's symposium focuses on the pivotal issue of limited availability of domestic capital…

Source: Network International |

Network International Delivers Strong 2023 Revenue growth at 15% y/y and free cashflow growth of 16% y/y

The company’s ongoing focus on the SME segment continues to pay off, delivering significant growth in UAE SME signings, up 20% year on year

Revenue up 15% (CCY[1]) y/y to USD 490 million in 2023, supported by a 30% (CCY[1]) rise in the total value of consumer payments processed by merchant customers (TPV) across the MEA; Very strong performance in the UAE driven by growing consumer confidence and tourism; payments processed at UAE merchants from…

Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and chef Fatmata Binta announce new project to empower women fonio producers in Ghana

The project is designed to provide specialized training to approximately 100 women involved in fonio cultivation, enhancing their skills and boosting their productivity and income

A new project aimed at supporting women fonio producers in Ghana has been announced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and acclaimed chef Fatmata Binta.   The project is designed to provide specialized training to approximately 100 women involved in fonio cultivation, enhancing their skills and…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) |

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Ghana Formed Police Unit train on Child Protection

The Senior Protection and Human Rights Officer for ATMIS, Gloria Jaase, said the training was significant in fulfilling ATMIS’s mandate

Thirty police officers from the Ghana Formed Police Unit of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a five-day training focused on protecting children’s welfare in armed conflict. Hosted in Baidoa, the administrative capital of Southwest State, the training was led by the ATMIS Protection, Human Rights,…

Source: Amnesty International |

Tunisia: Authorities’ targeting of lawyers undermines access to justice

Authorities have targeted at least 20 lawyers representing members of political opposition groups, activists and victims of human rights violations with criminal investigations under bogus charges

The Tunisian authorities’ growing judicial harassment and intimidation of lawyers solely for discharging their professional duties violates their rights and undermines access to justice and effective remedies for victims of human rights violations, said Amnesty International, a day ahead of the verdict in the case of lawyer Abdelaziz Essid who…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Somalia: Constitutional Proposals Put Children at Risk

Amendments Could Weaken Restrictions on Child Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Somalia’s parliament should reject any proposed constitutional amendments that would weaken rights protections for children, Human Rights Watch said today. On March 30, 2024, both houses of parliament are expected to vote on the proposed amendments, which would reduce the age of majority – increasing the risk of child marriage…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa welcomes additional provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

The International Court of Justice (‘the Court’) has granted South Africa’s Urgent Request of 6 March 2024, for further provisional measures to prevent Israel from causing irreparable harm to the rights invoked by South Africa under the 1948 Genocide Convention in respect of the ongoing siege of Gaza. In doing…

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Namibia Energy Sector Needs Local Content Guidelines (By NJ Ayuk)

A proactive introduction of solid local content regulations will no doubt foster job creation, help combat energy poverty, and promote hope and human dignity for the Namibian people

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Namibia’s oil and gas sector is still looking forward to reaching the production phase — S&P Global analysts don’t anticipate Namibia's first oil to come until 2029, and the country’s first gas-to-power project is scheduled to begin in 2027. Before Namibia…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

Eritrea Observed World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2024

This year’s theme is “Yes, we can end TB,” highlighting the need to ensure equitable access to prevention and care

World TB Day was commemorated on 24 March 2024 at Orotta Conference Hall in Asmara, capital city of Eritrea. This year’s theme is “Yes, we can end TB,” highlighting the need to ensure equitable access to prevention and care, in line with our drive towards the elimination of TB disease.…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank Debars China Henan International Cooperation Group Company Limited for 12 Months for a Fraudulent Practice

During the debarment period, China Henan International Cooperation Group Company Limited and specified affiliates will be ineligible to participate in Bank Group-financed activities

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), on 28 March 2024, announces the conclusion of a negotiated settlement agreement with China Henan International Cooperation Group Company Limited, thus putting an end to sanctions proceedings for a fraudulent practice against China Henan International Cooperation Group Company Limited. Pursuant to the negotiated settlement…