Month: October 2024

 In conjunction with the 51st anniversary of the 6th of October Victory, the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation presents an overview of public spending and concessional development financing directed towards the development of the Sinai Peninsula, reflecting the country's strategic focus on this vital part of Egypt's land. In a press statement, the Ministry announced that public spending allocated for projects in Sinai and the Canal Cities […]

 The third Project Technical and Steering Committee Meetings of the Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in the Africa Blue Economy Project, which is run by AU-IBAR, will take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from October 7th to 9th, 2024. This initiative is supported by SIDA, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, and its goals are to increase marine biodiversity protection and encourage the responsible use of biodiversity resources in Africa. During these critical meetings, […]

 On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the glorious October victories, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi laid wreaths at the tombs of the Unknown Soldier and the two leaders, Anwar Sadat and Gamal Abdel Nasser, and presided over a meeting of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. As part of Egypt's and Armed Forces’ celebrations of the 51st anniversary of the glorious October victories, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the […]

 President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, chairs the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces at the Strategic Command, and congratulates the Egyptian people and the Armed Forces, on the occasion of celebrating the anniversary of the October victories.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.    

 The ten (10) new members of the Board of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA), who had been sworn in the previous day, took part on Thursday October 3, 2024, in Banjul, The Gambia, in an information and presentation session on the ERCA’s mandate and legal instruments, and proceeded to elect their Chairperson. Chaired by Mrs Massandjé TOURE-LITSE, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, the session was moderated by Dr Siméon Koffi, ERCA Executive […]

 In the remote yet strikingly beautiful Nguruman Escarpment of Kajiado County, Kenya, a transformative initiative is unfolding. Here, in a traditionally patriarchal Maasai community, a group of men—known as the Men Champions—has become crucial allies in the fight for gender equality in leadership. These men are part of a broader effort to challenge deep-seated cultural barriers, offering crucial support for women seeking political leadership in a county where progress has […]

 Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue in Kenya, affecting individuals across all demographics. The National Gender-Based Violence Toll-Free Helpline, 1195, serves as a crucial resource for survivors, providing a platform for reporting incidents and receiving life-saving assistance. As the first and only service of its kind in Kenya, this helpline has become an essential tool in the country’s efforts to address and mitigate GBV. The Scope of GBV in […]