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    • São Tomé and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day: The country is highly committed to reach the malaria elimination goal by 2030
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São Tomé and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day: The country is highly committed to reach the malaria elimination goal by 2030

Malaria has major implications and costs to the health sector and has a negative impact on the country's tourist attractiveness and economy of Sao Tome and Principe

On April 25, the amphitheater of the University of São Tomé and Príncipe hosted the international conference commemorating World Malaria Day. The event was honored by the presence of the Minister of the Presidency and Council of Ministers, Parliamentary Affairs and Sustainable Coordination, Lúcio MAGALHÃES, the Minister of Health and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad

They reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community abroad of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Ahmed Attaf, on the sidelines of the 3rd session of the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mozambique
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Mozambique boosts human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to reach high coverage

The school-based vaccination programme, in which girls receive two doses in a six-month interval, is complemented by other strategies

Nine-year-old Ana Sitoe and Isabel Cossa*, learners at Guava Primary School in Marracuene, Maputo, have both received their first vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) thanks to an immunization drive targeting young girls. "I was afraid of the needle, but I knew that the vaccine was good for protecting our health…

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Khartoum, Sudan |

Market Opportunities for Indonesian Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises (UMKM) Products to Sudan and the Africa - Middle East Region

The Indonesian Embassy expressed its readiness to support promotional activities and market expansion for superior UMKM products from Tenggamus Regency

The Indonesian Ambassador to the Republic of Sudan Sunarko on Tuesday (30/5) said that the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) to Sudan continues to make various efforts to encourage and facilitate the promotion and marketing of Indonesian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises UMKM products to enter the market Sudan and countries in…

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Japan and World Food Programme (WFP) support displaced communities in Cameroon's crises-affected areas

Since 2018, Japan’s contributions have enabled WFP to maintain food assistance including emergency food distributions, nutrition interventions, school feeding and recovery support to families most in need

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 1.2 million contribution from the Government of Japan to support 36,200 crisis-affected people in Cameroon. The contribution will allow WFP to provide an unconditional food assistance package that includes cereals, pulses, vegetable oil and salt to refugees, internally displaced persons…

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Africa Road Builders: two African heads of state receive 2024 Babacar Ndiaye Prize

The “Africa Road Builders” prize was created in honour of Babacar Ndiaye, who was President of the African Development Bank Group from 1985 to 1995

The “Africa Road Builders” Selection Committee met in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on 18 April 2024 where it awarded the Babacar Ndiaye Prize 2024 to the Presidents of Equatorial Guinea and of the Republic of Congo, Téodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Denis Sassou-Nguesso. They follow in the footsteps…

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90 Minutes: Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej answered African Media questions about Merck Foundation’s role in Building Healthcare Capacity, Breaking Infertility Stigma and Supporting Girl Education in Africa

The session showcased Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej’s engagement with Media Members, Merck Foundation Alumni, Merck Foundation Award Winners, Social Media Followers and other stakeholders, through a Videoconference

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, successfully conducted the third edition of their engagement and impact report of their programs ‘90 Minutes with Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, The Merck Foundation CEO’ 2024 with the aim to update and discuss their programs and its impact and build advocacy…

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Crown Agents Bank and Invest Africa launch The Payments Exchange Series

A strategic campaign to drive the payments discussion forward in Africa

Crown Agents Bank (www.CrownAgentsBank.com), the specialist provider of foreign exchange (FX) and cross-border payments for hard-to-reach markets, and Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a leading platform for business and investment opportunities in Africa, today announces a new collaboration, ‘The Payments Exchange’. The campaign will drive new insight and understanding around the role of FX…

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BRAVE Combat Federation (CF) releases full card for return to Africa; biggest title fight of the year confirmed

BRAVE Combat Federation has been leading the charge when it comes to changing the MMA landscape in Africa and the organization is set to raise the benchmark with BRAVE CF 82 in Mauritius on May 11

BRAVE Combat Federation (www.BRAVECF.com) lands in Mauritius for the first time on May 11, with BRAVE CF 82 taking place in St. Pierre. In total, it will be the fourth event in Africa for the company; further cementing the organization’s spot as the only global MMA promotion to host events in…

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President Akufo-Addo Leads Call to Double International Development Association (IDA) Funding at Nairobi Summit

The President highlighted Africa's infrastructure needs, estimated at a staggering $130 billion to $170 billion annually, with a yawning financing gap of $68 billion to $108 billion

In a resounding address at the 2024 International Development Association (IDA) Summit held in Nairobi, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana emerged as a leading voice, advocating for a groundbreaking initiative: the doubling of funding for the IDA. Amidst a backdrop of global challenges, President Akufo-Addo's clarion call for…