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Source: U.S. Department of State | Apr 24, 2024

United States of America: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Amy Holman Travel to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

In Abidjan, PDAS Holman delivered a keynote address at a Creative Industries Ecosystem event, hosted in partnership with UNESCO

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) for Economic and Business Affairs Amy Holman traveled to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire April 15-17 to engage with the creative industries and to provide U.S. government support and identify barriers to growth within the intellectual property space for Côte d’Ivoire’s creative economy. In Abidjan, PDAS Holman delivered a keynote address…

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) | Apr 24, 2024

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warns of maize shortfall across Southern Africa

Recent weather trends associated with El Niño have decimated harvest prospects and point to rising prices and import needs

Cereal production prospects in Southern Africa have taken a sharp turn for the worse since last February, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned today (Monday/Tuesday). The foreseen shortfall in production, especially for maize, is expected to intensify households’ food insecurity, push up domestic prices and spur…

Source: Energy Capital & Power | Apr 24, 2024

Perenco to Sponsor Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Forum, Affirming Status as Africa’s Partner of Choice

The independent hydrocarbon producer is doubling down on hydrocarbon exploration and production across Central Africa, with a focus on maximizing output and fostering synergies

Independent hydrocarbon producer Perenco has joined the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum as a Silver Sponsor, affirming its commitment to investing in and maximizing Africa’s oil and gas resources. With operations spanning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo, Perenco has evolved…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China | Apr 24, 2024

China and Angola Hold First Consultation on Human Rights

Special Representative for Human Rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Yang Xiaokun and Angolan Secretary of State for Human Rights Ana Celeste Cardoso Januário held a consultation on human rights in Luanda, Angola

On April 17 and 18, 2024, Special Representative for Human Rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Yang Xiaokun and Angolan Secretary of State for Human Rights Ana Celeste Cardoso Januário held a consultation on human rights in Luanda, Angola, and they had an exchange of views on…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China | Apr 24, 2024

China and Ethiopia Hold First Consultation on Human Rights

They had an exchange of views on their respective human rights concepts, the international human rights situation, and multilateral human rights cooperation

On April 19, 2024, Special Representative for Human Rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Yang Xiaokun and Director General of International Organizations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Ayele Lire held a consultation on human rights in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and they…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 24, 2024

Eritrea: World Malaria Day Observed

At the event, reports were presented focusing on the efforts exerted to control the prevalence of the disease and the challenges encountered

World Malaria Day 2024 was observed at the regional level in Tsaeda Christian under the theme “Let’s Strengthen Our Efforts Against Malaria.” At the event, reports were presented focusing on the efforts exerted to control the prevalence of the disease and the challenges encountered. Mr. Kibreab Tesfamicael, head of malaria…

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Source: African Energy Chamber | Apr 24, 2024

Invictus Energy Seals Gas Sales Agreement to Power Zimbabwe’s Eureka Mine

Under the agreement, the project will utilize gas from the Cabora Bassa Project to electrify the Eureka gold mine

Independent upstream oil and gas company Invictus Energy Limited has signed an MoU with mine operator Dallaglio Investments and power generation firm Himoinsa Southern Africa Proprietary for a gas-to-power project in Zimbabwe. The project will generate electricity to power operations at the Eureka Gold Mine – one of the country’s…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Apr 24, 2024

Strong calls for innovative financing and reform of the international financial system to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa

At least $500 billion a year is needed to scale up affordable long-term financing for development, alongside structural reforms

In a strong call to stakeholders at the opening of the tenth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General said urgent action is needed to increase capital flows into developing countries, particularly in Africa to make the SDGs stimulus a reality.…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia | Apr 24, 2024

Ambassador Yin Chengwu attends handover ceremony of China-Aid Solar Power Project to Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the Republic of Liberia

The solar power project is one of the important achievements of China-Liberia practical cooperation, which will provide stable, reliable, clean and green power supply

On April 23, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia attended the handover ceremony of China-Aid Solar Power Project for the Ministry of Posts and Communications of Liberia. Mr. Sekou M. Kromah, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, representatives of the Liberian Cabinet and the management of the Ministry of Post and Communications attended the ceremony. Kromah thanked the…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Apr 24, 2024

State Ownership Report Delays Must Cease – President Akufo-Addo Cautions State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)

The reports, give government and the public access to information on public enterprises' financial and non-financial performances

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has charged heads and officials of state-owned enterprises to adhere strictly to the submission timelines instituted by the State Interests and Governance Authority on the preparation and further publication of State Ownership Reports. “As a follow-up to this directive, I expect…

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