Month: October 2024

 Today, the United States, through USAID, announced $5 million to support the people of Gabon in their transition to democratic governance. Through the African Democratic and Political Transitions (ADAPT) Initiative – announced by President Biden during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit – USAID will support the constitutional referendum and transitional elections in accordance with the transition timeline outlined by the Gabonese authorities. Working in partnership with the Consortium for Elections and Political […]

 The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called for a swift and coordinated regional response to contain the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak declared in Rwanda. The outbreak poses a serious threat to regional health security and requires urgent action from all EAC Partner States to prevent its spread across borders. On the 27th September 2024 Rwanda’s Ministry of Health declared the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak and as of […]

 President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, presided over a memorable long-service awards ceremony yesterday afternoon at the Savoy Resort. The event celebrated teachers who have dedicated 25 years to the profession and honoured four retired educators who have made significant contributions to the Seychelles education sector. A highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of a special award to Ms. Delcianne Cushion from La Misère Primary School. […]

 Death rates from major cholera outbreaks in Sudan and Nigeria have surged to up to three times the global average putting thousands of children at risk as cases continue to rise as conflict and flooding hamper access to treatment, said Save the Children. In Sudan, latest data shows a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 3.1 deaths per 100 confirmed cases – far above the 1 death per 100 confirmed cases (or 1%) considered […]

 The Session held from the 20th – 30th September 2024 commenced with the ‘Summit of the Future’ and the adoption of the ‘Pact for the Future’ by world leaders. The Pact, which covers a broad range of themes including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance, represents the reinvigoration and renewal of multilateralism and cooperation. […]

 From October 1st to 2nd, 2024, AU IBAR was present at the First International Conference on Agri-Value Chain Investment, which was organised by the Federal Republic of Somalia and held at the AIAA Hangar in Mogadishu, Somalia. Somali businesses and foreign investors were invited to this conference in the hopes of fostering private sector engagement in sustainable development. The goal is to facilitate Business-to-Business (B2B) networking and increase Somalia's appeal […]

 The Government of Seychelles, in partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially launched the second cohort of the Seychelles Executive Leadership Program this morning at the Savoy Resort. The prestigious event was attended by the President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, Vice President Mr. Ahmed Afif, Minister for Finance, National Planning and Trade, Mr. Naadir Hassan, and His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister for Cabinet Affairs for […]

 Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the Transitional President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for a business roundtable and the formal signing of 6 Memorandums of Understanding between U.S. companies and the Gabonese government that will increase bilateral investment and trade. Held at the Chamber’s historic headquarters, the event also featured the unveiling of the U.S. Chamber’s investment guide highlighting business opportunities in Gabon and reforms being undertaken […]

 On September 27, 2024, the Chinese Embassy in Namibia hosted a reception in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, which was attended by about 300 guests, including Hon. Prof. Peter H. Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Namibia, Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council of Namibia, and various government officials as well as friends from all […]