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Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation | May 01, 2024

South Africa: Minister Pandor to participate in the 2024 Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark

The Meeting provides an opportunity for the African countries to exchange notes with countries of the North on key global issues and developments

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake an Official Visit to Denmark to participate in the 2024 Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place from 2-3 May 2024, in Copenhagen. The two-day annual meeting will be held under the theme, “Multilateralism & increasing Trade…

Source: Foreign Ministry of Oman | May 01, 2024

Oman offers condolences to Kenya over floods

It also sends its wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured

The Foreign Ministry sends the sincere condolences and sympathy of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Kenya for the victims of the floods that have claimed dozens of lives. It also sends its wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.

Source: Foreign Ministry of Oman | May 01, 2024

Oman: Foreign Minister discusses Joint Committee with Algerian counterpart

The Ministers consulted and coordinated with regard to various aspects of bilateral cooperation

Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, made a phone call this evening to Ahmed Attaf, Foreign Minister of the People’s Democratic, Republic of Algeria. The Ministers consulted and coordinated with regard to various aspects of bilateral cooperation. They discussed ways to develop mutual benefits and further common interests, in preparation…

Source: The World Bank Group | May 01, 2024

Powerful Coalition Launched to Drive African Development, Fueled by International Development Association (IDA)

Leaders from across Africa are joining civil society, foundations, the private sector, and young people to form a continental alliance for bold transformation ahead of the next round of IDA funding

On April 29 in Nairobi, Kenya, 19 African leaders and 32 finance ministers met to discuss ambitious economic reforms for accelerating the continent’s development. The summit, co-hosted by the government of Kenya and the World Bank, comes at a pivotal moment for Africa: the continent is poised to make a leap…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | May 01, 2024

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Mali on Rapid Credit Facility and Completes 2024 Article IV Mission

Discussions focused on the economic outlook, macroeconomic policies and possible responses to the urgent balance of payments (BOP) needs

IMF staff and the Malian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on emergency financing through the Exogenous Shock Window of the IMF’s Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). IMF staff also completes the 2024 Article IV mission; Mali’s economy has been hit by multiple exogenous shocks recently, including Russia’s war in Ukraine,…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | May 01, 2024

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Hails the Peaceful Conduct of Voting in Togo’s 29 April 2024 Parliamentary and Regional Elections

Some 4.2 million Togolese are expected to go to the polls in over 14,000 polling stations to elect their new Members of Parliament and Regional Advisors

The Head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission for the parliamentary and regional elections in Togo has expressed her satisfaction with the smooth organisation of the double election following the opening of polling stations on Monday 29 April 2024. The former Gambian Vice-President, Mrs…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Apr 30, 2024

President El-Sisi Speaks with Emir of the State of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani

The two leaders discussed the latest developments in joint efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. The two leaders discussed the latest developments in joint efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, exchange hostages and detainees and ensure the flow…

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Source: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) | Apr 30, 2024

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Advances Global Economic Integration through Strategic Partnerships at the 49th Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Annual Meetings

Significant Agreements and Strengthened Partnerships Manifest the ITFC Role in Propelling Trade Development and Socio-economic Progress Among OIC Member Countries

During the third day of the 49th IsDB Annual Meetings, the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed additional agreements and engaged in pivotal partnership discussions with several key OIC member countries and other key stakeholders. The day featured strategic…

Source: United Nations Secretary-General | Apr 30, 2024

Secretary-General Appoints Aminatou Sar of Senegal United Nations Resident Coordinator in Benin

Ms. Sar, who takes up her post on 1 May, brings more than 16 years of experience in human rights, development and communications in national and regional offices and multi-country programmes

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Aminatou Sar of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Benin, with the host Government’s approval. Ms. Sar, who takes up her post on 1 May, brings more than 16 years of experience in human rights, development and communications in national and regional offices and…

Source: Office of The President- Republic of the Gambia | Apr 30, 2024

Gambia: Declaration of Wednesday, 1st May, 2024 as Public Holiday

The President would like to take this opportunity to thank Gambian workers for their resilience and hard work in contributing to the country’s economic growth

The public is hereby informed that His Excellency President Adama Barrow, acting under Section 76 of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, is pleased to declare Wednesday, 1st May 2024 which marks International Workers’ Day, as a Public Holiday throughout the country. In The Gambia, the Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment and…

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