insert_link APO International The Gambia: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Second Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement IMF staff and the Gambian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the second review of the program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. Economic recovery is strengthening while inflation has decelerated significantly. The Gambia’s reform agenda is advancing despite challenges to fiscal policy. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Washington DC with the Gambian authorities. […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link APO International African Union Delegation Visits Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to Strengthen Education amid Humanitarian Challenges A field visit begins in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) conducted by the Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI), African Union Commission (AUC). The visit takes place from October 28 – 30, 2024 and aims at taking stock of the education system in the Sahrawi refugee camps in Shaheed El Hafed. The delegation led by ESTI’s Commissioner, H.E. Prof. Mohammed Belhocine, is comprised of the Sahrawi delegation led by H.E. Lamine Yahyaoui, Ambassador of […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Tragedy Near Comoros Islands as Traffickers Capsize Boat, Killing 25 The UN’s migration agency, IOM, reported that at least 25 people died after traffickers deliberately capsized a boat near the Comoros islands on Friday night. Reuters has it that the incident, which took place between Anjouan and Mayotte, marks the third such tragedy in three months, raising alarms over increased trafficking risks in the region. IOM expressed sorrow over the incident and called attention to the urgent need for enhanced […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa DA says it uncovered Eskom’s abandoned 840-million-rand Wilge residential project in Mpumalanga DA says it uncovered Eskom's abandoned 840-million-rand Wilge residential project in Mpumalanga, revealing extensive waste of taxpayer money. DA spokesperson Kevin Mileham condemned Eskom for seeking a 40-percent tariff hike while neglecting this crumbling development. He says with additional losses totaling 24-billion-rand last year, the DA demands accountability and transparency from Eskom regarding its financial mismanagement and wasteful spending: today5 November, 2024
insert_link World It’s Election Day eve in the United States It's Election Day eve in the US and both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are campaigning Monday in Pennsylvania, the battleground state with the largest number of electoral votes at stake. Kate Fisher reports from Washington: today5 November, 2024
insert_link APO International Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Launches Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan, Commits to a Greener and More Sustainable Energy Future His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially launched Sierra Leone’s Energy Transition Plan and Green Growth Plan alongside other concrete actions aimed at advancing sustainable access to energy and promoting green growth. The launching was done during the second National Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue, organized by the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF). During the launch, President Bio emphasized that the Plan […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link APO International Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Ambassador of Mali HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Monday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the State of Qatar Sidibe Dedeou Ousmane. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and several topics of common interest. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar. today5 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Botswana’s New President Highlights Historic Peaceful Transition Botswana's new President, Duma Boko, assumed office, commending his predecessor for enabling a peaceful transition of power following elections that ended his party's nearly 60-year rule. ENCA indicates that Boko praised the handover by outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi as a testament to Botswana's democratic maturity, setting a global example of stability and progress. He made his remarks at the presidential office during the formal transfer of administration. today5 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Eskom assures consumers that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply Eskom has assured that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply. This follows after Unit 6 tripped due to the loss of hydraulic oil to the turbine valves. The fire was quickly extinguished by the station’s emergency team. No injuries occurred, and other units remain fully operational. Eskom's Daphne Mokwena highlighted that the current reserves are adequate to meet demand: today5 November, 2024
