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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | Apr 02, 2023

Qatar Affirms Peace, Security are Crucial for Sustainable Development, Stability and Prosperity

The focus of the State of Qatar, through its bilateral and international partnerships, is on giving priority to achieving inclusive economic growth

The State of Qatar affirmed that peace and security are crucial for sustainable development, stability, and prosperity, pointing out that development policies that address the root causes of conflicts and promote social and economic development can contribute significantly to achieving peace, security, and sustainable development. This came in the statement…

Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt | Apr 02, 2023

Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives Speaker of the House of Representatives of Iraq

President El-Sisi welcomed the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Iraq, asking him to convey his greetings to Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Speaker of the House of Representatives of Iraq Mr. Mohamed Halbousi, in the presence of Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Dr. Hanafi Gebaly, and Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Cairo Ahmed Al-Dulaimi. The Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency stated that…

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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 02, 2023

Eritrea participates at annual meeting Commission on Phytosanitary Measures

At the meeting Mr. Tekleab Misghina, Director General of Regulations and Inspection at the Ministry of Agriculture, and Mr. Asmerom Kidane, Eritrea’s Permanent Representative at UN Institutions in Italy, took part

Eritrea participated in the 17th annual meeting of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures that was held in Rome from 27 to 31 March. At the meeting Mr. Tekleab Misghina, Director General of Regulations and Inspection at the Ministry of Agriculture, and Mr. Asmerom Kidane, Eritrea’s Permanent Representative at UN Institutions in…

Source: The Presidency: Republic of South Africa | Apr 01, 2023

President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to the Late Human Rights Activist and Anti-Apartheid Campaigner Randall Robinson

Mr Robinson was an Esteemed Member of South Africa’s National Order of the Companions of OR Tambo, with which he was honoured in 2012

President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the family and friends of the late United States human rights activist and lawyer Randall Robinson who has passed away at the age of 81. Mr Robinson was an Esteemed Member of South Africa’s National Order of the Companions of OR Tambo,…

Source: The World Bank Group | Apr 01, 2023

World Bank Group President Welcomes Partnership between University of Lomé and Clark Atlanta University

This follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in October 2022 between the World Bank and six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States

The Presidents of the University of Lomé and Clark Atlanta University signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Lomé, Togo today, in a partnership facilitated by the World Bank Group. The partnership will create opportunities for students and faculty to collaborate on research and promote more inclusive and sustainable social and…

Source: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria | Apr 01, 2023

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Assesses Landslide Disaster in Obanliku LGA of Cross River State

The joint assessment team was led by Fortunatus Anyanwu (ACSARO)

NEMA South South Zone carried out an on-the-spot assessment of a landslide disaster which originated from the Ejua Mountain and affected seven communities of Etsong, Ejua, Bikaa, Bufore, Bunyia, Begore and Bendigie in Busi clan, Obanliku LGA of Cross River State. The joint assessment team was led by Fortunatus Anyanwu…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Apr 01, 2023

Ghana: Vice President (VP) Bawumia Commissions Multi-Purpose Technology Hub in Akim Oda

Vice President Bawumia said the construction of the facility, is aimed at contributing to the educational development of the people for the good of the community and the nation at large

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned an ultra-modern technology hub in Akim Oda in the Eastern Region. The facility is made up of a well-equipped library, an ICT Centre and a robotic centre. Speaking at the commissioning, Vice President Bawumia said the construction of the facility, is aimed…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Apr 01, 2023

Regional Experts meet to review the operationalization of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Informal Trade Regularization Support Program (PARCI/ITRSP)

As part of the outcome of the meeting, the Experts agreed to deepen collaboration at the national and regional levels to ensure the effective and inclusive implementation of the ITRSP components

The ECOWAS Commission, through the Trade Directorate, organized a Regional Experts Meeting on the ECOWAS Informal Trade Regularization Support Program (PARCI/ITRSP) from 22-24 March 2023 in Accra, Ghana. The overall objective of the Meeting was to review the operationalization of PARCI/ITRSP and to consider the expansion of the Informal Cross…

Source: The World Bank Group | Mar 31, 2023

World Bank Approves $300 Million to Improve Access to Finance and Economic Opportunities in Mozambique

The project directly supports the Government of Mozambique’s reform initiative, Pacote de Medidas de Aceleração Económica (PAE), including through the creation of a national Credit Guarantee Fund

The World Bank Board of Directors approved yesterday a $300 million credit for the Mozambique Access to Finance and Economic Opportunities Project or Mais Oportunidades project, spanning six years (2023-2029), financed by the International Development Association (*IDA). “The World Bank will support the Government of Mozambique to address multiple economic shocks and…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Mar 31, 2023

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on an Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with São Tomé and Príncipe

Efforts to boost domestic fiscal revenues and to rationalize budgetary expenditures will support policies to protect society’s most vulnerable from the burden of the needed adjustment

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Slavi Slavov, Mission Chief for São Tomé and Príncipe, visited São Tomé during February 9 – 23, 2023 and held virtual discussions in the recent weeks, to discuss with the São Toméan authorities IMF support for their policy and reform plans.…

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