Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Receives Credentials from New Algerian Ambassador, Discusses Enhanced Cooperation

President Ramkalawan formally accepted the credentials of H.E. Mr. Filali Ghouini, the newly appointed Ambassador of Algeria to Seychelles, during a ceremony at State House this morning. Ambassador Ghouini succeeds H.E. Mr. Bafdal Mokaddem, whose tenure ended on October 31, 2023. President Ramkalawan congratulated Ambassador Ghouini on his accreditation and warmly welcomed him to Seychelles. The President expressed deep appreciation for the strong cooperation between Seychelles and Algeria. During their […]

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APO International

Scaling up financing is key to accelerating Africa’s structural transformation (By Adamon Mukasa and Anthony Simpasa)

By Adamon Mukasa and Anthony Simpasa, African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org). Document 1: http://apo-opa.co/4g3EVzM Document 2: http://apo-opa.co/473xTHm Document 3: http://apo-opa.co/4gcshPk Document 4: http://apo-opa.co/4gcsi5Q Document 5: http://apo-opa.co/471DE8y Document 6: http://apo-opa.co/4gcskL0 Document 7: http://apo-opa.co/47361TE Document 8: http://apo-opa.co/4dXk53t The calls for structural economic transformation in Africa date back to the 1960s when newly independent nations aimed to eliminate poverty through economic diversification, sustained growth, and job creation. This agenda persists today, as Africa continues to face significant developmental challenges. Pursuing post-independence […]

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Oshiwambo

Efiku lomapendafule ladimbulukilwa koMuthiya neudo.

OvaNamibia omayovi nomafele onghela ovali vangudumana komudingonoko wa Omuthiya okudimbuluka omido 34 defiku lomapendafula oshilongo. Efiku loneudo olili ladimbulukiwa okudja nghene oshilongo shamonene emanguluko mu March 1990. Pefimbo lepatululo loshindingili, Ovanambelewa vetanga leameno loshilongo NDF ovo vahovela noku mwenyeka efiku oku pitila momaulikilo odelela, oshoyo okuulikila oshiwana oilwifo yetanga lopakwaita. Omu President Nangolo Mbumba, oo yoo eli kakukutu komatanga eameno loshilongo moshipopiwa shaye pefimbo loshiindingili okwa dimbulukifa oshiwana nghene efiku […]

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APO International

Make Domestic Resource Mobilization Work for Africa’s Structural Transformation (By Adamon Mukasa and Anthony Simpasa)

By Adamon Mukasa and Anthony Simpasa The implementation of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 for sustainable development (https://apo-opa.co/4g2kWSb) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 (https://apo-opa.co/4767Ak0) hinges on Africa’s ability to mobilize sufficient and timely financial resources. The recently released African Economic Outlook (AEO) 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/3yWpFEs) report by the African Development Bank estimates that the continent needs to close, by 2030, an annual financing gap of US$402.2 billion to fast-track its structural […]

August 27, 2024 13

Oshiwambo

Germany taka kwafela okuyandja oshali shomiti dotunila yo Mpox, koilyolongo ya Africa.

Epangelo la Germany ola yandja elombwelo talika kwafela mokuyandja oshali shomuti wotunila yomukifi wo Mpox wakonda pomata 100,000. Olopota yapitifwa onghela omandaxa oyati oshali shoku yandja omaano omuti otashi lalakanene okuya moshipala etukuko lomukifi wo Mpox moilyolongo ya Africa. Epangelo la, Germany ola ulika yoo talika yambidida pashimaliwa ehangano louhaku mounyuni (WHO) osho tashi kaningwa momikalo dayoolooka moku kandeka etandavelo loudu wo Mpox, noku kwafela omahangano oo eli moukumwe noilyolongo […]

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APO International

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Visits China to Tap into Private Investment for African Energy and Infrastructure

Chinese foreign direct investment in Africa has increased significantly in recent years as Beijing strengthens its global trade and credit lines. Programs such as the Belt and Road Initiative – a China-led global infrastructure initiative – have seen up to $21.7 billion invested in Africa in 2023 alone while together, state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China National Petroleum Corporation and China Petroleum&Chemical Corporation represent the fourth-largest energy investors […]

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World

Japan accuses China of violating airspace

Japan is accusing the Chinese military of violating its airspace. The government says a Y-9 intelligence plane flew over waters in Japan’s Nagasaki region on Monday. From Tokyo, here's Chris Gilbert reporting.

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South Africa

Construction Mafias Halt R50 Billion in Projects, Impacting South Africa’s Infrastructure Sector

S.A's Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson has revealed that around 50 major construction projects, worth billions of rands, have been halted due to construction mafias. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Macpherson highlighted the impact of extortion on the sector, which employs over 1.2-million people. He emphasised breaking the grip of these mafias is crucial to restoring the country’s infrastructure development:

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APO International

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Swiss Pharma (Swipha) Achieve Milestone in Pharmaceutical Standards in Nigeria and West Africa

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Swiss Pharma (Swipha), has achieved a significant milestone in the pharmaceutical industry that will protect and save lives. Through technical assistance and partnership, USAID helped Swipha become the first pharmaceutical company in Nigeria and West Africa to receive World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for two essential medicines. This accomplishment underscores the joint commitment to improving healthcare services and access to […]

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