ADF-16: Benin to contribute $2 million to the African Development Fund

Benin joins six other African countries that contribute to ADF; 74 million people in Africa have benefitted from improvements in agriculture for food security through the Fund. Benin has pledged…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) Biennial Conference Tackles the Drug Addiction Crisis and Explores New Treatment Approaches

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken decisive action to address the growing crisis of substance abuse in Africa through the 15th Biennial International Conference on Drugs,…

Mercy Ships and West African College of Surgeons Collaborate to Elevate Surgical and Anesthesia Training in Africa

In a landmark collaboration, the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) has granted an accreditation to Mercy Ships’ (www.MercyShips.org) surgical and anesthesia training programmes. This partnership reflects the shared commitment…

Mercy Ships and West African College of Surgeons Collaborate to Elevate Surgical and Anesthesia Training in Africa

In a landmark collaboration, the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) has granted an accreditation to Mercy Ships’ (www.MercyShips.org) surgical and anesthesia training programmes. This partnership reflects the shared commitment…

Africa: Women’s participation must increase, not just numbers but quality of contributions to peace and security in the Great Lakes Region

The African Union (AU) recognizes that women’s participation and leadership must be considered a primary element in the quest for peace and security on the continent. In recognition of the…

Young startups and agribusinesses shine at Uganda trade fair

Twenty-one young Ugandan entrepreneurs, including 11 women-led agribusinesses, presented their innovative products and sustainable solutions at the country’s biggest trade event, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) International Trade Fair. These…

South Sudan: The United States (U.S) Government Celebrates the Day of the Girl

As we commemorate the International Day of the Girl today, we remember the many challenges facing girls in South Sudan. The U.S. government pays tribute to the courageous South Sudanese…

South Sudan: Echoes of both frustration and hope as Gumbo grassroots ask tough questions about country’s future

On the eastern bank of the White Nile in Juba lies Gumbo Tawdat. Somewhere in its midst, under a tent protecting them from the elements, some 70 of the neighbourhood’s…

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Chairs the Fourth Session of the Egyptian-Romanian Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation & Witnesses the Signing of Documents in the Fields of Investment, Agriculture, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, and Energy

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, and Mr. Stefan Radu Oprea, Romanian Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, chaired the fourth session of…

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Chairs the Fourth Session of the Egyptian-Romanian Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation & Witnesses the Signing of Documents in the Fields of Investment, Agriculture, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, and Energy

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, and Mr. Stefan Radu Oprea, Romanian Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, chaired the fourth session of…

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