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FAO Regional Office for Africa
Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States validate roadmap to leverage sustainable agricultural mechanization for climate smart agriculture

Of the more than 360 million inhabitants in Southern Africa, an estimated 70% are dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods and agriculture is the backbone of most economies in the region

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) hosted a regional workshop from 14-16 May 2024 to review and validate the draft Roadmap to Leverage Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization for Climate Smart Agriculture (SAM4CSA) in Southern Africa. The workshop brought together representatives…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) collaborates with Member States towards a harmonized regional tourism sector

At the technical meeting, participants will draft the operational texts for these mechanisms, establish the structure and modalities for their operation, and develop the monitoring and evaluation processes

The ECOWAS Directorate of Private Sector has convened experts and stakeholders from both the private and government sectors of the tourism industry for a five-day meeting in Abuja, Nigeria. The focus of the meeting is on the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for ECOTOUR 19-29 and the ECOWAS Tourism Accommodation Regulator,…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes the United Kingdom Government's £3 million contribution towards Malawi’s El Niño Appeal

This critical support promptly addresses the urgent and escalating El Nino drought-induced humanitarian needs

The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a generous contribution of £3 million (USD 3.7 million) from the United Kingdom to the El Niño response appeal in Malawi. This critical support promptly addresses the urgent and escalating El Nino drought-induced humanitarian needs. The United Kingdom's contribution will profoundly impact the lives…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Tunisia: Repressive crackdown on civil society organizations following months of escalating violence against migrants and refugees

Tunisian authorities have since 3 May arrested, summoned and investigated the heads, former staff or members of at least 12 organizations over unclear accusations including “financial crimes” for providing aid to migrants

Over the past two weeks, the Tunisian government has launched an unprecedented repressive clampdown against migrants, refugees, and human rights defenders working to protect their rights, as well as journalists, said Amnesty International today. This comes less than two weeks after a high-level coordination meeting with the Italian Ministry of…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Rwanda: Human Rights Watch Researcher Barred

Denial of Entry Reflects Intolerance for Rights Monitoring

Rwandan immigration authorities denied entry to Clémentine de Montjoye, a senior researcher in the Africa division at Human Rights Watch, upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, on May 13, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today.  De Montjoye traveled to Rwanda for meetings with officials from foreign embassies but was told upon arrival…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Al-Alimi

During the meeting, President El-Sisi and Dr. Al-Alimi were keen on consulting over the current developments in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden regions

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, on the sidelines of the 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, stated that President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to the unity and stability of Yemen, while…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Iraq’s President Rashid on the Sidelines of the Arab Summit

The two Presidents stressed the importance of joint coordination to reinforce stability in the Middle East and enhance regional cohesion amidst the current turmoil

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid, on the sidelines of the 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said President El-Sisi and Iraq’s President expressed contentment at the level of the two countries’ relations. They lauded the recent…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets King of Jordan His Majesty King Abdullah II

The meeting tackled ways to foster closer cooperation between the two countries, in line with their peoples’ aspirations for stability and development

On the sidelines of the 33rd Arab League Summit in the Bahraini capital, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting tackled ways to foster closer cooperation between…

Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia |

Ethiopian businesses to benefit from new 2,2 billion ETB (€36 million) economic recovery support from the European Union (EU), Germany and the Netherlands

The programme is jointly funded by the European Union, the German Government, and the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands

The European Union (EU) and its partners launched a four-year programme to provide support to restore the local economy and build the resilience of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that are affected by the crises in Ethiopia, with a focus on the North of the Country, notably the regions…

GITEX Africa

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    • Trixie LohMirmand CEO of KAOUN International organiser of GITEX AFRICA Morocco
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    • H.E. Dr. Ghita Mezzour Minister of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform
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Source: GITEX Africa |

GITEX AFRICA 2024 powers cross continental quest for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) future as region prepares for new digital era

70 percent surge in year-on-year growth at Africa’s largest tech and start-up show in Morocco supercharges the epic African race to define its own digital dynasty

Africa’s meteoric rise as an emergent international force in digital transformation coupled with the epic AI opportunity sweeping the globe is set to propel a new era of public-private sector investment collaboration when the continent’s largest tech and start-up event opens in Morocco this month. The 2nd edition of GITEX…