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2024 Royal African Society’s (RAS) Benefit Gala in London delivered by Professor Benedict Oramah, President & Chairman of Afreximbank

The Annual Lecture is part of the Royal African Society’s wider end of year event programme which ties in with the Society’s Benefit Gala which takes place on Friday, 22nd November 2024

The Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org) is thrilled to announce that our Annual Lecture will be delivered by one of the most respected, transformative global leaders, Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Thursday, 21st November 2024, at the Sammy…

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The Royal African Society’s Annual Lecture and Benefit Gala 2024

The ‘Must Attend’ event on London’s Social Calendar

Following the huge success of the Royal African Society's (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org/) spectacular Film Africa 2024 festival, (25 October to 3 November 2024), the Society is delighted to announce two further top level events in November 2024. ROYAL AFRICAN SOCIETY ANNUAL LECTURE, THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER The Royal African Society Annual Lecture will…

Source: British High Commission Nairobi |

United Kingdom (UK) mobilises further finance to lower cost of borrowing for Kenyan Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

UK announces KSH 667 million ($5.2m) fund to mobilise up-to KSH 38.85 billion ($300m) of finance through FSD Africa to support SMEs to deliver jobs and growth

The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the UK being a long-term partner providing long-term investment solutions that deliver growth and jobs. The ‘Listed SME Debt Fund’, sponsored by…

Source: VFS Global |

United Kingdom (UK) visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa are now available through VFS Global

UK visa customers can now choose from a range of optional services, depending on their location, offered by VFS Global to provide enhanced comfort and convenience

UK Visa Applications Centres open in Abidjan, Antananarivo, Banjul, Eden Island, Kinshasa, Libreville, and Port Louis VFS Global was recently awarded the contract to provide UK visa services in 142 countries worldwide Residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, travelling to the…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa

Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Nigeria and South Africa

Economic growth to underpin work in both Nigeria and South Africa, as Foreign Secretary agrees to develop a new UK-South Africa Growth Plan and a new Strategic Partnership with Nigeria. Climate continues to top the agenda of Foreign Secretary’s engagement as he visits Earthshot+ event in Cape Town. Foreign Secretary…

Source: U.S. Embassy in South Sudan |

South Sudan: Troika Statement

Troika partners will continue to stand with the people of South Sudan in their journey towards democracy

Representatives of the Troika (US, UK, Norway) met in Oslo to reaffirm our profound disappointment with the decision of the Government of South Sudan to extend its transitional status and to discuss our future approach. The meeting also received briefings from the Tumaini Secretariat and UNMISS, which helped to inform…

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United Kingdom (UK) visa services in South Africa are now available through VFS Global

VFS Global was recently awarded the contract to provide UK visa services in 142 countries worldwide

VFS Global (www.VFSGlobal.com) are proud to announce that residents of South Africa, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres located in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. Effective 22 October 2024, customers applying for a…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |

Acting Deputy Administrator Michele Sumilas During the World Bank Annual Meetings

The roundtable provided an opportunity for participants to discuss how the Coalition can be responsive to infrastructure needs in Africa

From October 23 through 25, Acting Deputy Administrator Michele Sumilas participated in various engagements during the World Bank Annual Meetings. Throughout the week, she engaged USAID’s partners on shared priorities, including boosting food security and climate action, as well as collaborating on humanitarian assistance. On Wednesday, Acting Deputy Administrator Sumilas…

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The Partnership between St. George’s University and Northumbria University Welcomes a very Diverse Class this Year Amid Global Education Shifts

While many traditional study destinations, particularly the UK, have experienced declining interest due to evolving visa regulations and rising costs, the SGU/NU program has defied this trend

Medical education today increasingly focuses on global perspectives and diverse learning experiences, essential for preparing future doctors to meet the demands of an interconnected world. Recognizing this need, many universities partner with international institutions to bring education and clinical training closer to students. St. George’s University (SGU) (www.SGU.Edu), a School…

Source: British High Commission Kampala |

Uganda commemorates the International Day for the Girl

Peace Harriet Elly from Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement, anchors 'Girls takeovers' initiative at the British High Commission Kampala in partnership with Plan Uganda

‘Girls takeovers’ is an initiative of Plan International where girls are supported to work with senior leaders, particularly women from a range of sectors. It is intended to inspire girls to pursue their career goals and life aspirations albeit persisting socio-cultural and economic structural barriers. These individually tailored takeovers are…