insert_link APO International New World Bank US$700 million Support to Help Egypt Achieve More Sustainable, Diversified and Resilient Growth [[{"value":"The World Bank has announced US$700 million in Development Policy Financing (DPF) for the Government of Egypt to support the country to shift toward more private sector participation, better macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and a greener growth trajectory. The “Generating Resilience, Opportunities, And Welfare for a Thriving Egypt” DPF is designed to help Egypt address short-term economic challenges while advancing the next generation of structural reforms to level the playing […] todayJune 24, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics EU issues Apple compliance warning The European Commission has warned Apple that it may be in breach of its Digital Markets Act. In preliminary findings, EU regulators have accused the tech giant of failing to sufficiently steer users away from its App Store. todayJune 24, 2024 20
insert_link Africa Gunmen attack fills seven in Katsina, Nigeria Gunmen have killed at least seven people in Nigeria's northwest state of Katsina. The incident occurred when the gunmen attacked a rural community in the state. Tesem Akende reports. todayJune 24, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia MTC partners with Omaruru for digital development agenda MTC and the Municipality of Omaruru have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on an integrated digital innovation agenda. The agreement aims to identify common interests, assess areas for socio-economic smart solutions, and contribute to Namibia's National Development agenda through transformative initiatives. Here is MTC's spokesperson, Erasmus Nekundi. todayJune 24, 2024 19
insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches “Pilot Project on Alternative to Incarceration in West Africa for Persons with Substance Use Disorders” in Accra, Ghana [[{"value":"The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched its Pilot Project on Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) in West Africa with Ghana as the pioneer Member State. The Project was launched in a five-day workshop from the 3rd to the 7th of June, 2024 in Accra, Ghana in partnership with Enhancing Africa’s Response to Transnational Organized Crime (ENACT Africa) and the Ghana Narcotics Control Commission (NCC) with multi-sectoral stakeholders in attendance. In his welcome […] todayJune 24, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Organizes Regional Workshop on Energy Efficiency Initiatives and Sustainable Energy Data Collection in Cotonou [[{"value":"The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is pleased to announce a landmark 5-day regional workshop on “Energy Efficiency Initiatives and Sustainable Energy Data Collection” from July 24 – 28, 2024, in Cotonou, Benin. This pivotal event is organized in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the African Energy Commission (AFREC), Specialized Agency of African Union. This workshop holds special significance as it […] todayJune 24, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Sudan: World Health Organization (WHO) appalled by horrific attack on El Fasher’s maternity hospital [[{"value":"The attack on the only maternity hospital in the town in Sudan’s western state of North Darfur is “shocking and appalling,” the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday, calling on warring parties to “protect mothers and children at all times and allow them safe access to healthcare” in the war-torn African country. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the Saudi Maternity Hospital was “the only […] todayJune 24, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Namibia faces worst drought in decade The Kamanjab Constituency is facing severe drought, leading local leaders to seek national assistance. Councillor Niko Somaeb told the Namibia Press Agency the area has experienced over 80% livestock loss due to the decade-long drought, which is the worst on record. Despite ongoing food aid efforts supporting 2,080 households, Somaeb stressed the need for additional support to sustain remaining livestock and address food insecurity. todayJune 24, 2024 27
insert_link World EU finds loophole to bypass Hungary veto The EU has found a legal way around Hungary's veto on using frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine. According to the Financial Times, Hungary's abstention from an earlier EU agreement this year has created a loophole, allowing Brussels to allocate these funds for military purposes. Pablo Gutierrez, reports. todayJune 24, 2024 21
