Source: U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria |

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Power Africa Launches ‘Growing Green Jobs’ for Women in the Energy Sector in Nigeria

This initiative will equip approximately 500 women and youth with the required skills and opportunities to secure better jobs in Nigeria’s energy sector

On September 26, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa launched “the Growing Green Jobs for Women in Nigeria” initiative to foster gender equality and promote clean energy solutions. This initiative will equip approximately 500 women and youth with the required skills and opportunities to secure better…

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    • From left, Areej Noor, Founder and CEO, Statement, Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, Special Envoy on Youth to African Union Chairperson and Cabinet, Deniece Laurent-Mantey, Special Advisor of U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Implementation, U.S. Department of State, and CNN Correspondent Stephanie Busari participate in the Mastercard Foundation Incredible Africans session at the Unstoppable Africa Summit during the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in New York. The session celebrated young African women trailblazers shattering conventions and challenging preconceived notions of Africa and its impact on the global stage. (Jason DeCrow/AP Images for Mastercard Foundation)
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Young and Unstoppable: Incredible Africans Redefining Africa's Global Influence and Potential

During the Unstoppable Africa Summit, a remarkable group of young African women trailblazers defied conventions and unveiled a powerful narrative that reimagines perceptions of Africa's global influence

Amidst the vibrant mosaic of Africa's rising stars, an inspirational tapestry of narratives unfolds, challenging stereotypes and illuminating our continent's limitless potential. On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly last week, during the Unstoppable Africa Summit, a remarkable group of young African women trailblazers defied conventions and unveiled…

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Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) and Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Join Forces to Enhance Global Islamic Finance Expertise

The programs cater to a diverse range of professionals from various financial institutions, regulatory bodies, supervisory authorities, and legal experts within the Islamic finance industry

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) and the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) have embarked on a collaborative initiative to provide specialized training programs aimed at strengthening the global Islamic finance community. The programs cater to a diverse range of professionals from various financial institutions, regulatory bodies,…

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African Development Bank (AfDB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announce joint task force to build entrepreneurship and jobs creation in Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia

The official launch of the taskforce took place on Thursday, 21 September 2023 during a workshop in Tunis, at the North Africa Regional Office of the African Development Bank

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Thursday announced the setting up of a joint taskforce to foster entrepreneurship to catalyse jobs creation and growth in Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. The official launch of the taskforce took place on Thursday, 21 September…

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CORRECTION: Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator Announces 12 African Startups Selected for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program

AI-focused accelerator program brings African startups to Silicon Valley to jumpstart technology innovation

Flapmax (https://Flapmax.com/), a leading data and AI technology company, announced today the twelve companies selected for the second cohort of the FAST Accelerator (https://apo-opa.info/3sYswcx) startup program, created in partnership with Microsoft to help strengthen and scale Africa's digital ecosystem. Following the conclusion of its 2-week Online Bootcamp, which saw 60+…

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Stellantis Invests ZAR 3 Billion in South Africa, Establishing State-of-the-Art Automotive Plant in Coega

Stellantis has confirmed its intention to develop a greenfield manufacturing facility in Coega in South Africa with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)

Stellantis (www.Stellantis.com) MEA COO Cherfan and SA Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition Patel shake hands on a new manufacturing plant in South Africa; Rapid progress has been made since the MOU signing in March 2023 with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition…

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Bureau Veritas continues on its transformation journey to Shaping a Better Workplace

Making quantum leaps and bounds in gender equality as scientists make a difference to people and planet

Bureau Veritas (https://apo-opa.info/3sZvaPr), a world leader in testing, inspections and certification services, is continually on a passionate drive to fulfil its mission of shaping a world of trust through its unrivalled expertise, independent and worldwide presence to benefit society. The company is fast gaining ground on its sustainability trajectory to meet its…

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Kenya: Ministry of Health Advocates Four Crucial Healthcare Bills for Universal Health Coverage at Clinical Officers Conference

The Ministry will procedurally address issues affecting clinical officers and other cadres to ensure a motivated workforce for effective and efficient services

The Ministry of Health is championing four crucial healthcare bills that will steer the sector towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking at the official opening of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers' Annual Delegates Conference, Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni Muriuki stated that…

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President William Ruto: We must harness Africa’s agricultural potential to ensure food security

The President observed that it is time countries in Africa worked together and put to use their untapped resources

Africa has a potential to feed itself and export the surplus, President William Ruto has said. He noted that the continent has huge agricultural space that it must exploit. The President observed that it is time countries in Africa worked together and put to use their untapped resources. “We must…

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United States (U.S.) Ambassador’s Visit Celebrates Cashew as Cash Crop

She reaffirmed the United States’ support of the West African cashew processing industry and shared her satisfaction regarding the encouraging results

Her Excellency Jessica Davis Ba, the United States of America’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, reaffirmed America’s commitment to supporting the growing West African cashew processing industry during an official visit organized by TechnoServe’s (www.TechnoServe.org) Prosper Cashew project. Spanning across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria, Prosper Cashew has ambitious goals. It…