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- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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African Development Bank Groupâs Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa approves $10 million contribution to KawiSafi II clean-energy Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi (www.KawiSafi.com) II Fund to help local businesses create…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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ICAO Signs New Agreements with African States to Boost Sustainable Aviation Development
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) made a significant step forward in enhancing aviation's role as a catalyst for sustainable development in Africa. During the AFI Week held in Gabon,…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency of Continental Security, Mobilizing Resources Across the Continent
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), marking the first such declaration…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Inaugural East African Community (EAC) Education Conference calls for joint regional efforts to transform the sector in the digital age
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Philip Mpango, has called for joint and concerted regional efforts to tackle challenges in the bloc’s education sector. H.E. Mpango made…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Kenya: President Ruto asks leaders to support broad-based government
President William Ruto has asked leaders from various political affiliations to support ongoing efforts to unite Kenyans for the sake of the unity and transformation. The President appealed to leaders…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Atlanta Phambili: A Gateway for United States (U.S.)-South Africa Partnership
Atlanta Phambili – “forward” in Zulu and Xhosa – is a subnational diplomacy initiative which seeks to deepen bilateral ties between the United States and South Africa through City of…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Mpox is still being transmitted across the world, says UN health agency
In an update, the WHO said that an outbreak of mpox was declared in Burundi on 25 July, at around the same time that Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda also confirmed their…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Ambassador Zhang Lizhong Attended Opening Ceremony of International Seminar on âChina-Africa Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learningâ
On August 12, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong attendedthe opening ceremony of International Seminaron “China-Africa Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning” co-organized by Uganda’s Makerere University and China’s Xiangtan University. Academicians from Ugandan and Chinese Universities…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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Ghana: United States (U.S.) provides $75,000 to renovate the Upper East Regional Peace Council Office
The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) has provided $75,000 (1,162,000 Ghana Cedis) to renovate the Upper East Regional Peace…
- SundayNews
- August 14, 2024
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United Arab Emirates (UAE)-Kenya Joint Committee holds meeting to enhance economic cooperation
The fourth session of the Joint Committee between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kenya was held in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was co-chaired by His Excellency Sheikh…