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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: September 2024

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Africa

Sudan is the world’s worst modern war – what has happened and what it’ll take to rebuild

  By Kagure Gacheche, The Conversation   Sudan’s war has been raging since April 2023. The country was on a bumpy road to democracy after mass uprisings in 2019 ousted long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir. This all came to a halt when troops from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary force, attacked a military airstrip in the early hours of 15 April 2023. In the months since, fighting between the […]

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Africa

China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy

  By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney   China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race. […]

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Tanzanian Foreign Minister Meets Qatari Ambassador

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Tanzanian Foreign Minister Meets Qatari Ambassador

 HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania Mahmoud Thabit Kombo met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Tanzania Fahad Rashid Al Muraikhi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.    

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Africa Sports Unified (ASU) Connex Summit 2024 to Convene Global Leaders in the African Sports Industry

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Africa Sports Unified (ASU) Connex Summit 2024 to Convene Global Leaders in the African Sports Industry

 Africa Sports Unified (ASU) (www.ASUnified.com) is thrilled to announce that ASU Connex Summit will return again for 2024, the exclusive gathering of leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in the African sports industry. In collaboration with Charles Russell Speechlys&AfroSport Group, This year’s summit, themed "Leaders Advancing the African Sports Industry," will take place at Charles Russell Speechlys’ in London on Thursday November 21, 2024, and will focus on key areas including investment, sports […]

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Africa Faces Massive Poverty and Economic Hardship in the Name of Fighting Climate Change (By NJ Ayuk)

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Africa Faces Massive Poverty and Economic Hardship in the Name of Fighting Climate Change (By NJ Ayuk)

 By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). Organizations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of encouraging a transition from oil, gas and coal to sustainable energy sources like wind and solar power. Now there are legitimate concerns that investor support for oil and gas production will dwindle as well. Blackrock, which controls $7 […]

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Green Climate Fund approves $151 million for African Development Bank’s climate resilience programme in the Horn of Africa

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Green Climate Fund approves $151 million for African Development Bank’s climate resilience programme in the Horn of Africa

 The Green Climate Fund (https://apo-opa.co/3MuvYC5) has approved $151 million in financing for a major resilience programme supported by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) to address climate vulnerability in the Horn of Africa. The approval was granted at the Fund’s 39th Board meeting and comprises a $90.7 million grant and a $60.3 million loan. The financing will support the Bank Group’s “Building Climate Resilience for Food and Livelihoods in the Horn of […]

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Business / Economics

Short-Term Insurance: A Vital Shield for Small Business Owners Against Potential Risks

  Small companies experience various challenges in the constantly evolving business landscape of the present day. There are numerous uncertainties that arise during the journey, ranging from managing daily tasks to navigating the intricacies of market demands. Small business owners are most concerned about unforeseen incidents that could interrupt their operations and put their assets at risk. Short-term insurance serves as a safeguard, protecting assets and ensuring business operations continue […]

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Ecobank Uganda Partners with Ria Money Transfer to Enhance Remittance Services

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Ecobank Uganda Partners with Ria Money Transfer to Enhance Remittance Services

 Ecobank Uganda Limited (www.EcoBank.com) has formed a strategic partnership with Ria Money Transfer, a renowned global leader in cross-border remittance services. This partnership will significantly improve remittance options across Uganda, allowing customers to receive funds directly into their Ecobank accounts. Both account holders and non-account holders will also have the option to collect cash transfers promptly at any Ecobank branch or through the bank’s wide sub-agent network across the country.   […]

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Women’s presence in municipal elections is crucial to change the current reality, say southern women

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Women’s presence in municipal elections is crucial to change the current reality, say southern women

 Representatives from the Fezzan Women’s Political Movement emphasized the crucial role women can and should play in the upcoming municipal elections.   During a meeting organized by UNSMIL’s Women Empowerment Section last week, they highlighted their efforts in mobilizing and encouraging women to participate in political life at the community level. According to the official statistics from the High National Elections Commission 30% of registered voters in Libya for the upcoming […]

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