Month: October 2024

 Djibouti’s economy achieved an impressive rebound in 2023, outperforming forecasts with GDP growth estimated at 6.7 percent. The country benefited from a recovery in Ethiopia’s growing demand for port and logistics services. Additionally, domestic demand remained strong, supported by a recovery in private investment and government measures to mitigate the effects of inflation caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Shipping disruptions in the Red Sea have had mixed impacts […]

 “We need to collectively remain engaged in assisting the country on its path to peace and stability,” said Bintou Keita, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for the DRC and head of the UN Mission there, MONUSCO. Ceasefire and dialogue ‘framework’ There has been a notable reduction in fighting among warring parties in the volatile east since a 30 July ceasefire - announced by the DRC and Rwanda during a meeting facilitated by […]

 To find a solution to the issue of overloading of heavy goods vehicles, which continues to contribute to road deterioration, transport sector experts from ECOWAS and UEMOA member states, regional road haulage organizations, civil society and technical partners met from September 26 to 27, 2024 in Cotonou, Benin. The aim of this hybrid technical meeting, jointly organized by the ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions, was to assess the level of implementation […]

 Early Bird Registrations Now Open Sport Nigeria LTD/GTE is excited to announce the inaugural Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS), set to take place from November 19th to 20th, 2024, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Momentum continues to build following the official announcement on August 19th, 2024. With participants from across the globe registering to attend, SAIS promises to be a catalyst for sustainable investment in Africa’s sports […]