Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Physiotherapy Classroom for Visually Impaired Students Equipped in Tunisia

The project promotes equal opportunities for disadvantaged groups and supports the social and economic inclusion of visually impaired youth

The classroom of the Physiotherapy Department for Visually Impaired Students at the Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Tunis (École Supérieure des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé de Tunis – ESSTST), affiliated with the University of El Manar in the capital city of Tunisia, has been renovated…

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Source: Afreximbank |

Afreximbank extends $36.4-million contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company (SAMCO) for stadium project in Uganda

The project will help consolidate SAMCO’s position as a leading African contractor capable of executing large-scale, government-backed projects across the continent

African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has extended a US$ 36.4-million contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company (SAMCO) for the construction of the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Uganda. The Akii Bua Olympic Stadium, located in Lira, Uganda, is expected to host some of the 2027 Africa Cup of…

Source: African Union (AU) |

African Union's African Inclusive Markets Excellence Centre (AIMEC) Unlocks Strategic Planning Workshop to Solidify Operational Framework

Discussions centered on the Centre’s core mandate to foster inclusive markets and businesses, particularly in empowering women, youth, and vulnerable groups across the continent

The African Inclusive Markets Excellence Centre (AIMEC) successfully convened its inaugural Strategic Planning Workshop in Tunis, Tunisia, from 28 to 30 October 2025. The pivotal three-day meeting solidified the Centre's operational framework and charted a clear roadmap for its activities, positioning it as a key driver of inclusive and sustainable…

Source: African Union (AU) |

African Excellence Centre for Inclusive Markets (AIMEC) Executive Director Meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad of the Republic of Tunisia

The meeting reviewed the Centre's various mandates and the range of activities, programs, and projects it plans to undertake from its base in Tunisia to achieve its objectives across the continent

Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, received Ambassador Youssef Ahmed El Kordafani, Executive Director of the African Excellence Centre for Inclusive Markets (AIMEC), at the Ministry's headquarters on October 27, 2025. This meeting marked the commencement of the Institution's activities in Tunisia, following a…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Small Business Development Committee Welcomes Progress on Red Tape Reduction Framework

The framework proposes that the Minister of Small Business Development be responsible for its oversight, supported by an advisory council to guide implementation

The Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development has welcomed the progress made by the Department of Small Business Development in developing the Red Tape Reduction Framework. The committee received a briefing on the department’s progress during its meeting on Wednesday. The framework, which addresses the regulatory and administrative challenges faced…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Ghana ready to lead Africa’s industrial renaissance – President Mahama assures as he cuts sod for Dawa Industrial Enclave Solar Park project

The project demonstrates and supports an opportunity in the 24-Hour Economy, aligns with industrialisation, and shows the world that Ghana is very much open for business

President John Dramani Mahama has assured investors of Ghana’s preparedness to spearhead an industrial revolution that will not only transform its economy but also serve as a catalyst for Africa’s next phase of development. The President was speaking at a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a Solar Park at…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria |

Nigeria, World Health Organization (WHO) and Partners Reaffirm Commitment to End All Forms of Polio by 2030

The 2025 Measles–Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign aims to immunise over 106 million children, making it one of Africa’s largest immunisation efforts

Abuja, Nigeria, in collaboration with WHO and other partners, is intensifying efforts to eradicate all forms of polio by 2030 through government leadership, community engagement, and targeted vaccination campaigns. Renewed Commitment on World Polio Day Every year on 24 October, the global community reaffirms its commitment to eradicating poliomyelitis—a disease that…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Egypt: H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat participates in a panel discussion on “Building Social Resilience for a Dignified Life for All”

The event is convened by the United Nations General Assembly in collaboration with the Government of Qatar and coordinated by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in a session organized by Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity as part of the Second World Summit for Social Development, held under the title: “From Copenhagen to Doha and Beyond: Building Social Resilience for Inclusive Social Development…

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Arab Coordination Group and Government of Azerbaijan Strengthen Strategic Development Partnership

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in infrastructure development, energy transition, digital connectivity, and the water and transport sectors as key drivers of inclusive and sustainable growth

The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (https://TheACG.org/) institutions gathered in Baku for a High-Level Roundtable with the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, hosted by H.E. Mr. Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economy, to explore new avenues for cooperation and advance joint development initiatives. The Roundtable brought together the leadership of the…

Youth Charter
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Youth Charter Launches “Youth 4 Africa” Framework

A Continental Call for a Holistic, Integrated Sport for Development Agenda**

The Youth Charter (YC) (www.YouthCharter.org) today announced the Africa-focused expansion of its acclaimed Youth 4 Africa Framework, calling for a new era of holistic, integrated and cross-sector youth development across the continent. Building on over 30 years of global experience in Sport for Development and Peace (SDP), the Youth Charter is urging African governments,…