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United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies
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United Nations (UN) Child Rights Committee publishes findings on Albania, Andorra, Dominican Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein and Togo

The findings contain the Committee's main concerns and recommendations on implementing the Child Rights Convention as well as positive aspects

The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) today issued its findings on Albania, Andorra, Dominican Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein and Togo, after reviewing the six States parties during its latest session. The findings contain the Committee's main concerns and recommendations on implementing the Child Rights Convention as well as positive aspects. Key highlights include: Albania The…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Matthew Antwi, lorry driver and coconut haulier, is wasting less time and feeling calmer thanks to the renovated road and its new lighting.
    • The project is funded jointly by the African Development Bank, the European Union, the West African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank and the Global Environment
    • An aerial view of the Togokomè-Avépozo section of the Lomé-Cotonou road, built thanks to support from the African Development Bank, the European Union and other partners
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Community gearing up for progress as renovated Lomé-Cotonou road slashes travel times

The project provides a direct benefit to transport users and indirectly benefits 1.7 million people in the two countries

Matthew Antwi is a haulier and works for a Nigerian business that exports coconuts. He regularly drives the Lomé-Cotonou road from his home country Ghana to deliver the nuts to Nigeria. “A few years ago, it took around two hours to complete all the formalities at the border and up…

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
Source: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated |

A Record 1,490 Fintechs entered the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023 with Eight (8) reaching the Final

This is the sixth edition of this international competition, with the highest number of applications on record

Eight finalists emerged from an impressive pool of 1,490 Fintechs drawn from 64 countries in and beyond Africa; the Grand Finale will take place on 6 October at the Ecobank Group Pan African Centre (www.Ecobank.com) in Lomé, Togo; all finalists will be admitted into the Ecobank Fintech Fellowship Programme; the…

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

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission organized in Lome (Republic of Togo) a 3-day Regional Capacity Building Workshop for Law Enforcement Officials and Member States

The workshop was aimed at contributing to improved human security in the region by building capacities, coordination and providing strategic direction to Protection Officials and other relevant stakeholders

ECOWAS Commission organized in Lome (Republic of Togo) a 3-day Regional Capacity Building Workshop for Law Enforcement Officials and Member States Counter Trafficking in Persons Focal Points on the Counter Trafficking in Persons Plus Approach. The ECOWAS Commission, through the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, with support from…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • African and global investors sign subscription agreements for Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund
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African and global institutional investors sign on to new $500m infrastructure fund

The fund will catalyse further investment flows into critical infrastructure, including energy, transportation, telecommunications, and water

Prominent African and global institutional investors have signed on to the new $500 million Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund - a move described as an unprecedented milestone for Africa. The fund is the first private vehicle infrastructure platform launched by Africa50. The collaboration brings together a diverse group of influential stakeholders…

Africa50

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    • M. Vincent Le Guennou ,Chief Executive Officer of Africa50 – Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, Youssef Rouissi, Director General of Corporate Investment Banking at Attijariwafa Bank, Solomon Quaynor, Vice President for the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization Complex at the African Development Bank, Alain Ebobissé, Chief Executive Officer of Africa50 Group, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, Chief Executive Officer of Banque Arabe pour le Développement Economique en Afrique, and Serge Ekue, President, West African Development Bank(BOAD)
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Source: Africa50 |

African and global institutional investors unite to pioneer historic infrastructure investment in Africa

The signing ceremony in Lomé, Togo, which took place during Africa50’s Infra for Africa Forum on the margins of its General Shareholders Meeting, is an unprecedented milestone for the continent

Prominent African and Global institutional investors signed subscription agreements and letters of intent in preparation for the first close of the Africa50 (www.Africa50.com) Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF or the “Fund”), set up to catalyze further investment flows to invest in the development of critical infrastructure across the continent. This historic collaboration…

International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Source: International Maritime Organization (IMO) |

Boosting Maritime Security in Togo

The event brought together 24 participants, including Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) from various port facilities in Togo as well as representatives of the Designated Authority

Strengthening port security in Togo was the focus of a training workshop in Lomé, Togo (29 May – 2 June). The event brought together 24 participants, including Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) from various port facilities in Togo as well as representatives of the Designated Authority.  Participants improved their knowledge…

350.org
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Climate activists call for removal of barriers to renewable energy, as local groups hold actions to mark Africa Day

Among leading obstacles to the adoption of renewable energy identified in the region are lack of awareness, limited technical competence and know-how, limited investment, inadequate financial mechanisms

As Africa celebrates Africa Day on May 25, 350Africa.org (https://www.350.Org) has unveiled the findings of research that reflects on the barriers of renewable energy and climate change policies in parts of West Africa. Among leading obstacles to the adoption of renewable energy identified in the region are lack of awareness,…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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European Union (EU) and World Food Programme (WFP) support home-grown school feeding in Northern Togo

With this contribution, WFP will connect 4,000 members of smallholder farmer organizations and community-based food processing units to 50 public primary school canteens

The European Union (EU) has provided EUR 4.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme for the provision of nutritious meals to 17,400 primary school children in northern Togo using locally produced foods. With this contribution, WFP will connect 4,000 members of smallholder farmer organizations and community-based food processing…

African Union of Broadcasting (AUB)

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    • Official launching and presentation ceremony of the «9th edition of the 2024 Lomé Pan-African Congress» on Monday, 22 May 2023, in Lomé
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Official launching and presentation ceremony of the «9th edition of the 2024 Lomé Pan-African Congress» on Monday, 22 May 2023, in Lomé

The 9th Pan-African Congress shall present an excellent occasion for Africans living on the continent, the Diaspora and Afro-descendants community to meet and discuss

The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.uar-AUB.org) is pleased to inform the international media that the official launching and presentation ceremony of the 9th edition of the Lomé Pan-African Congress will take place on Monday 22 May 2023 at 2.00 PM GMT, at the Lomé’s Hôtel du 2 février, in Togo.…