Month: September 2024

 The National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans (NAEWDV) has received material support valued at 146 thousand dollars. The contribution includes 120 thousand Nakfa donated by Mr. Amanuel Okbai, a resident of Canada, and an additional 26 thousand dollars provided by an individual who wished to remain anonymous. Mr. Mohammednur Idris, Head of Organization and Information at the association, stated that the support consists of wheelchairs and sanitation supplies. He […]

 The United Arab Emirates’ delegation continued its participation in several key high-level meetings during the fourth day of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA79). The UAE and the Republic of the Gambia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing mutual exemption of entry visa requirements between the two countries. The agreement was signed by H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and by H.E. Dr. […]

 On September 28, 2024 the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxim Ryzhenkov, spoke on behalf of the Republic of Belarus at the general political discussion of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.  The head of the Foreign Ministry openly named the main causes of the erosion of the global security system and the weakening of the role of the United Nations in resolving the most acute conflicts and problems […]

 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded the critical role of Ghanaian journalists in the country's democratic journey, during his speech at the 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards, held on Saturday, 28th September 2024. This event marked 75 years of excellence in Ghanaian journalism, under the theme “75 Years of Excellence in Journalism: The Role of the Media in Democratic Governance and Elections.” Delivering the keynote address, President […]

 At the 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards held on Saturday, 28th September 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo underscored the critical responsibility of Ghanaian journalists in safeguarding the nation's democracy, particularly as the 2024 elections draw near. Addressing an audience of media professionals, the President emphasized the growing challenges posed by disinformation, misinformation, and the digital age. As part of the celebration marking 75 years of journalism excellence, […]

 The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) (http://apo-opa.co/3ZHg6nA) has been honored as the “Best Investable NDC Adaptation Investment Initiative of the Year” at the 2024 African NDC Investment Awards. The award, presented during the African NDC Institutional Investment Summit in New York, held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, recognizes the AAAP's groundbreaking efforts to accelerate climate adaptation across the continent. Launched by the African Development Bank and […]

 The bustling sound of dough kneading fills the air at Pierre Gbenou Tito Dossou’s bakery in Okoun-Sèmè, Benin, as the once energy-starved business now hums along smoothly. Orders for bread, croissants, and chocolate pastries are met on time, a feat Dossou attributes to a newly stable power supply. “I struggled with electricity shortages for over a decade,” Dossou explains, reflecting on the bakery’s early years. “Generators didn’t work, and I […]

 The African Development Bank Mozambique Country Office (www.AfDB.org) held a special ceremony on Monday to celebrate the institution’s 60th anniversary in Maputo, showcasing decades of partnership and development impact across Africa. The commemoration, under the theme, “60 Years of Making a Difference” brought together government officials, development partners, and key stakeholders to reflect on the Bank’s journey and its contribution to the southern African nation’s growth. In his keynote address, […]