Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) Europe Branch Activity Assessment Meeting

Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the NUEW, delivered a virtual message, providing insights into the union’s organization, structure, and its political and social endeavors

The Europe branch of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) convened in Frankfurt, Germany, on 3 and 4 February for its annual activity assessment meeting. Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the NUEW, delivered a virtual message, providing insights into the union’s organization, structure, and its political and social endeavors.…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Workshop on Regional Analysis of Human Security in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region closes in Abuja, Nigeria

The workshop was co-funded by European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) within the framework of the ECOWAS Peace and Security Architecture and Operations (EPSAO) Project

A three-day workshop on regional human security analysis and coordination wrapped up in Abuja, Nigeria on the 1st of February 2024. Convened by the Directorate of Early Warning of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the event brought together experts from National Centre for Coordination of Response Mechanism (NCCRMs)…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: CS Nakhumicha leads UHC spot Check at Moi County Referral Hospital

During the visit, CS Nakhumicha was briefed on the hospital's mission to provide affordable and quality healthcare in line with the Government’s UHC initiative

CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula, accompanied by  her counterpart from the Ministry of Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage, Aisha Jumwa, Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime, Acting Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth, among others, conducted an inspection at Moi County Referral Hospital as part of ongoing Universal Health Coverage spot checks…

Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with German Chancellor Scholz

President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s unyielding efforts to reach an immediate and urgent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the initiative on the exchange of detainees and hostages

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the call focused on the regional situation and the expansion of the cycle of tension in the region. President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s unyielding efforts to reach an…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Tackles Complex Human Security Challenges to Safeguard the West Africa Region

Its Early Warning Directorate (EWD) will host a critical workshop on regional human security analysis and coordination of experts from the 30th of January to the 1st of February 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is taking proactive steps to address the complex human security challenges facing the region. To this end, its Early Warning Directorate (EWD) will host a critical workshop on regional human security analysis and coordination of experts from the 30th of January to the…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President Engages in Diplomatic Dialogue with German Foreign Office Delegation

The meeting aimed at fortifying diplomatic relations, fostering collaboration in political affairs, and addressing regional challenges

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, welcomed a high-level delegation from the German Federal Foreign Office led by Mr. Holgar Leukert, Head of Unit, Political Affairs, Ministry of Defence. The meeting, held on January 16, 2024, at the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja, aimed at…

Source: FIFA |

A tribute to Franz Beckenbauer: 1945-2024

A legend of German and world football, Franz Beckenbauer has achievements and triumphs which are etched in history and yet, for all his popularity, 'Der Kaiser' always remained modest and down to earth

Franz Beckenbauer was a legendary figure in German and international football for decades, first as a player, then as a coach and later as an official. Born in Munich, he joined Bayern Munich as a youth player before they became the dominant force they are today, eventually helping them to…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Germany and World Food Programme (WFP) join forces to boost school feeding in Sierra Leone

The project will transform the local food systems through support to local agricultural communities, particularly women, and creation of linkages to a predictable and structured markets, connecting the local farmers to schools

The Federal Republic of Germany through its Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has provided EUR 10 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the provision of nutritious meals to 25,300 primary school children in Karene district, northern Sierra Leone. With this contribution, WFP will…

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Africa gets shot in the arm as African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation gets underway

The European Investment Bank will be a partner in the Foundation’s regional biosimilars program for the production and innovation of relevant biosimilars in Africa

Africa’s efforts to build a resilient and self-reliant pharmaceutical industry for the continent advanced significantly today as the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government signed the host country agreement paving the way for the Foundation’s operationalisation. The Foundation also signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Investment…

Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) |

Kenya unveils e-commerce strategy to better harness the digital economy

UNCTAD supports the East African nation to tackle challenges and boost secure e-commerce for inclusive and sustainable development

Kenya launched a national e-commerce strategy on 13 December to fortify its position as a digital frontrunner in Africa by fostering inclusive and widespread utilization of trusted and secure e-commerce services based in the country. Its Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy and the Ministry of Trade, Investments and Industry…