Month: September 2024

 The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced what he has called, a bold solution to ending the age-old problems over premix fuel for fisherfolks. Speaking at Saltpond in the Mfantseman constituency during his on-going campaign tour of the Central Region, Dr. Bawumia said, after many attempts to deal with the issue of premix fuel for fisherfolks, including the setting up of automated dispensing machines […]

 Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the Wanawake Sasa (Women Now) project, a TSH 8 billion (USD 3 million) project to advance women and girls’ political participation and leadership. At the launch event, USAID/Tanzania Mission Director Craig Hart was joined by the Honorable Dorothy Gwajima, Minister of Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups, in inaugurating the new initiative. The USAID Wanawake Sasa project expands on […]

 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.  The state-of-the-art facility means that Menzies can now handle cargo at MPM, increasing Mozambique’s freight capacity. This represents a significant expansion in Menzies’ footprint across East Africa, with the company’s regional customer portfolio set to increase over the coming months […]

 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 protections for civilians, while aiming for a broader cessation of hostilities.  The ALPS Group took note that the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, as evidenced by recent data from Zamzam camp reflecting catastrophic malnutrition, and drew urgency in its deliberations […]

 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 His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent separate messages of congratulations to Colonel Assimi Goita, President of the Transition and Head of State of Mali, on […]

 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 September 2024, with the AEP validation workshop attended by representatives of the Ministry of National Education, technical and financial partners in the education sector, regional and communal education officials, AEP designers, NRC and partner INGOs. After very fruitful discussions, which […]

 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, for the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.biz) flagship event Unstoppable Africa. Set against the backdrop of the United Nations General Assembly and its adoption on Sunday of the Pact for the Future, Unstoppable Africa is co-convened by the United […]

 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, which was co-hosted by AU-IBAR, Mabuyi Development Planners, and Blue Wild Coast NPO, aimed to provide a thorough Gender Plan of Action for NGOs engaged in small-scale fisheries. Fifty people showed up at the event in East London, South Africa. […]

 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 included seven members of the Central Region Police Force, 11 from the Regional Court, and two from Hidri Corporation. The training aimed to facilitate smoother communication for individuals with hearing impairments in their daily interactions. Mr. Woldemicael Si’ele, Chairman of […]