Africa: Bridging the digital gender divide through mentorship and collaboration

Sumaiyya Nyansige, who secured her current position as a Security Consultant, credits her success to her involvement in the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) during its 2nd cohort. She…

European Union – Economic Community of West African States (EU-ECOWAS) Scholarship Programme for Sustainable Energy: Assessment vis-it to the programme host institution in Ghana

As part of efforts to ensure sustainable access to clean electricity and other forms of sustainable ener-gy for the people of West Africa, ECOWAS, in partnership with the European Union,…

Uganda: Ireland and World Food Programme (WFP) renew partnership to support self-reliance for refugees and boost food security in Karamoja

Through a multi-year commitment (2024-2027), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$19.6 million (EUR18 million) from the Government of Ireland to support the Government…

Sign Language Training for Women in Asmara

The National Association of Hearing Impaired has successfully completed a three-month sign language training program for 20 women employees from various institutions. Ms. MerhawitTareke, the trainer, noted that the participants…

Shaping Inclusive Fisheries and Transforming Gender Roles in South Africa’s Coastal Communities

Coastal communities in South Africa were represented in a lively two-day community workshop that sought to promote gender inclusivity in environmental management and the conservation of aquatic biodiversity. The workshop,…

Leaders from business, government and the arts converge on New York for Unstoppable Africa, flagship event of the Global Africa Business Initiative

Global CEOs, Presidents, and a diverse array of influencers, from business leaders and social media creators to fashion icons and musicians, will gather in New York on September 25-26, 2024,…

Towards educational continuity in Niger’s emergency zones

In Niger, the Ministry of Education has validated the six-month Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) developed by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). A major step forward was taken on Tuesday, 17…

United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Mali on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and…

Joint Statement from the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) Group on Progress in Addressing the Crisis in Sudan

The ALPS Group met virtually on September 19 to continue its weekly coordination on expanding emergency humanitarian access across Sudan, including through advocating for humanitarian pauses where critically needed, and…

Menzies expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility

Menzies Aviation (www.MenziesAviation.com), the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the official opening of its new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique. …

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