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Source: Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities, South Africa | May 17, 2024

Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Mireille Wenger on growth and development of South African economy

Booming business process outsourcing sector contributes R35 billion to SA economy

South Africa and the Western Cape in particular, is a destination of choice for many respected and market-leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) companies. Many of these businesses base some of their global operations here in the Western Cape, where they employ, train and upskill tens of thousands of local…

Source: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria | May 17, 2024

The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters into Force

The agreement includes provisions that allow for unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, a liberal charter regime, and open code-sharing opportunities

The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and with commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security. The…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | May 17, 2024

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) Strengthen Collaboration at Inter-coordination Meeting to Address Animal Health Issues in Africa

This collaboration is essential for effectively addressing animal health issues, interpreting the Nagoya Protocol, and overcoming challenges in controlling transboundary livestock diseases

On May 17, 2024, AU-IBAR and the African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) held an inter-coordination meeting at the AU-IBAR. The primary aim of this meeting was to establish and consolidate sustainable coordination mechanisms to tackle critical animal health issues across African Union Member States (AU MS). The…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya | May 17, 2024

Kenya: Principal Secretary Medical Services Engages in Dialogue with World Health Organization (WHO) Delegation on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Priorities

The dialogue aimed to foster collaboration to address key issues, including the expansion of Post Abortion Care Guideline implementation, the implementation of the Postpartum Hemorrhage Costed Implementation Plan (CIP), and the rollout of Self-care Guidelines for SRH

Today, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, held discussions with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) led by Dr. Abdourahman Diallo, Country Representative to Kenya, focusing on aligning mutual goals regarding Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) priorities. The dialogue aimed to foster collaboration to address…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan | May 17, 2024

Visit of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tsuji to Austria, Tanzania and Rwanda

In Tanzania and Rwanda, State Minister Tsuji will exchange views with representatives of national governments to strengthen bilateral relations

From May 19 to 24, State Minister for Foreign Affairs TSUJI Kiyoto is scheduled to visit Austria, Tanzania and Rwanda. In Austria, State Minister Tsuji will participate in the International Conference on Nuclear Security organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, deliver a speech on behalf of…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | May 17, 2024

Eritrea: Independence Day Celebration in Sydney

The event featured cultural and artistic programs that illustrated the themes of the day

Nationals in Sydney, Australia, celebrated the 33rd Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal on 11 May under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience.” Speaking at the celebratory event, Mr. Mehari Tekeste, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Australia and New Zealand, elaborated on the deep meaning and the significant…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | May 17, 2024

Ethiopia Renews Fight Against Malaria on World Malaria Day

Jigjiga stadium hosted the main event, with high-level officials like Engineer Mohamed Shalle, Head of the Somali Region Prosperity Party, in attendance

Ethiopia's Ministry of Health (MOH) partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to observe World Malaria Day (WMD) in Jigjiga City. The theme for this year was "Accelerating the fight against Malaria for a more equitable world." The event, held on May 11, 2024, aimed to raise awareness and advocate…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | May 17, 2024

Eritrea: Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals

The event was attended by Mr. Fesehaye Tesfamicael, deputy chairman of the National Association, and Mr. Mohammed-Ali Mohammed-Seid, head of Public and Community Affairs of the association

Eritrean nationals in the Republic of South Sudan, Germany, Sweden, and Italy have conducted public diplomacy activities. According to reports, nationals in the Republic of South Sudan celebrated the 33rd Independence Day anniversary on 11 May in Juba under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience.” At the celebratory event, which…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | May 17, 2024

Kenya: President Ruto Advocates for an Inclusive International Financial Architecture

The President emphasised the need to democratise the boards of multilateral development banks, ensuring that all members have an equal say in the management of these institutions

President William Ruto has called for reforms of international financing institutions, advocating for a more inclusive approach. The President emphasised the need to democratise the boards of multilateral development banks, ensuring that all members have an equal say in the management of these institutions. President Ruto said the current financial…

Source: Afreximbank | May 17, 2024

Afreximbank delivers strong first quarter 2024 results, surpassing prior year’s performance and in line with expectations

The Group’s results for the period demonstrates yet again great resilience in the face of challenging geopolitical and macro-economic conditions

African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) (www.Afreximbank.com) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three months ended 31 March 2024. The Group’s results for the period demonstrates yet again great resilience in the face of challenging geopolitical and macro-economic conditions. The results…

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