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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • The bridge over the Logone River, built with the support of the African Development Bank Group and other partners, links two peoples and strengthens African integration
    • The flags of Cameroon and Chad fly next to the bridge, which makes ties between the two countries stronger than ever before
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

The bridge over the Logone River: a great leap forward for millions of people in Central Africa

The bridge, which has taken five years to complete, puts an end to the dangers and limitations of old means of transport, opening a new era for cross-border trade

Like thousands of people living along the Logone River, Pierre Fissou, a teaching adviser in the Mayo Danay departmental delegation for basic education in the town of Yagoua (Cameroon), knows the perils of crossing from one side to the other of the natural boundary.   “I often go to the other…

Forest Stewardship Council

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    • FSC For Life: Celebrating 30 years of stewardship
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    • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard to boost responsible forest management in Ethiopia (1)
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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard to boost responsible forest management in Ethiopia

The new FSC IFSS for Ethiopia, promotes responsible forest management through FSC certification and would strengthen the conservation of Ethiopia's rich biodiversity

The Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) (www.Africa.FSC.org) is launching the Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Ethiopia today at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa. The standard is poised to strengthen Ethiopia's forestry sector and provide access to niche global markets for certified forest products and increase the value of verified…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Committee on Social Services Concerned with Lack of Progress in Department of Social Development

Weaknesses in systems and controls were also identified, hampering the effective administration of social grants and the processing of public queries and disputes

The Select Committee on Social Services received a briefing yesterday from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on audit outcomes for the Department of Social Development (DSD) and its entities for the 2023/24 financial year. The committee expressed concern with the lack of progress in addressing long-standing issues. Key concerns…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Committee Welcomes Preliminary Investigation Report on Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant System Weaknesses

The system assessment revealed several vulnerabilities, including potential issues with authentication mechanisms, server configurations, data encryption, and missing security headers

The Portfolio Committee on Social Development welcomes the preliminary investigation report confirming the validity of the findings about the vulnerability assessment and penetration testing challenges on the South African Social Security Agency's (SASSA) Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant application and payment system. The system assessment revealed several vulnerabilities, including…

Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion
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President Boakai Signs Three Executive Orders to Boost National Development

These Executive Orders represent the President’s commitment to addressing urgent national priorities and ensuring sustainable development

His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has issued three critical Executive Orders aimed at fostering economic growth, enhancing national infrastructure, and supporting key state-owned enterprises. These Executive Orders represent the President’s commitment to addressing urgent national priorities and ensuring sustainable development. The Executive Orders…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
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TİKA Continues to Empower Women in Africa

The opening ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Banjul, F. Türker Oba; NAWFA General Manager, Njaga Jawo; TİKA’s Coordinator in Banjul, Şule Bayar; officials from the Ministry of Agriculture

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) inaugurated a sales market at the headquarters of the National Association of Women Farmers of The Gambia (NAWFA) in Brikama. The market was established to enable women producers to sell their agricultural products. The opening ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Banjul, F.…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
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Chad: African Development Fund Provides €44 Million for Road Connecting Eastern and Southern Regions

As a landlocked country in Central Africa, Chad is a long distance from the sea, and the new road will help to reduce the very high transport costs along the major regional corridors

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved grants worth €44.16 million to Chad  on 22 November 2024 to construct the roughly 50 km Kyabé-Mayo section of the road between Kyabé and Singako. a distance of 49.5 km, combined with the construction of a 55-metre bridge. The funding…

The World Bank Group
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World Bank Approves New US$250 Million Program to Strengthen Morocco's Municipal Solid Waste Management

The Kingdom's New Development Model puts a strong focus on enhancing the livability and attractiveness of urban areas

The World Bank's Board of Directors today approved the US$250 million Morocco Municipal Solid Waste Management Support Program to help strengthen the financial and environmental performance of Morocco's municipal solid waste system by supporting key priority reforms and investments.  Moroccan cities are home to more than 60 percent of the…

Afreximbank

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    • H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya (front row, centre) and Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of Board of Directors of Afreximbank (4th right, front row) together with leaders of Sub-Sovereign governments from Kenya and other African countries during the 4th AfSNET conference, hosted in Kisumu City, Kenya
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African Sub-Sovereign government leaders and businesses meet in Kisumu City, Kenya to discuss inclusive growth, trade decentralization and investment opportunities

Africa’s Sub-Sovereign governments, comprising states, counties, provinces, municipalities and regional authorities, play a critical role in economic development of African countries

Over 250 Sub-Sovereign government leaders from across Africa are today meeting in Kisumu, Kenya, for the the fourth edition of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference. Taking place between the 25th and 27th of November, the event provides a platform for Sub-Sovereign leaders and businesses to discuss how their…

UN Women - Africa
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Generation Equality in Burundi:amplifying youth voices and empowering youth leaders

This event brought together 100 young leaders from academia, national youth forums and civil society organizations, from Bujumbura and Gitega

In 2024, Burundi’s youth are a powerful force for transformation, making up nearly 60% of the population. This young generation holds immense potential to shape the nation’s future through education, entrepreneurship, health initiatives and civic leadership. Yet, unlocking this potential requires overcoming persistent challenges, such as gender inequality, unemployment, and…