Month: November 2024

 Registration is now open for the 2024 African Economic Conference (AEC), a flagship event co-hosted by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Taking place in Gaborone, Botswana, from 23 to 25 November, the conference will bring together African leaders, business executives, academics, young researchers, and experts under the theme “Securing Africa’s Economic Future Amidst Rising Uncertainty.” This […]

 The Vice President of the Commission, H. E. Damtien L. Tchinchibidja led an ECOWAS delegation to the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Academic Agreement between the ECOWAS Commission and the Africa Centre for Strate-gic Studies (ACSS) in Washington D.C. on the 12th of November 2024. Colonel (ret) Dan Hampton, the Acting Director of ACSS, underscored the signif-icance of the Agreement between ECOWAS and the ACSS towards strengthening collaboration and […]

 Non-resident Ambassador-designate of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola Paul Raymund P. Cortes met with representatives of the PH-Angola Chamber of Commerce for a follow-up discussion to advance bilateral economic initiatives between the two nations. This meeting, which was also attended by Consul General, a.h. Etienne Brechet, and Consul, a.h. Megan Amamou, held at the Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Luanda, reaffirmed the mutual commitment of […]

 Philippine Ambassador Paul Raymund P. Cortes, non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola, formally presented his credentials to the President of Angola, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, at the Presidential Palace, Luanda, Angola, on 14 November 2024. Upon arrival in Luanda on 11 November 2024, Ambassador Cortes, together with his spouse, Dr. Yasmin B. Cortes, were received by the Office of Protocol of the Ministry […]

 Findings from a comprehensive impact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSF) in the Gambia reveals that school meals enhance food security and dietary diversity, while improving mental well-being among Gambian children - especially girls. Conducted by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) through its Office of Evaluations, and the World Bank Development Impact Department (DIME), this study investigates the effects of school meals on children’s nutrition, health […]

 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 3.6 million contribution (over 58.3 million Ghanaian cedis) from the United States, and the United Kingdom to provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to 70,000 drought-affected people in northern Ghana. The USAID and FCDO donations come at a critical time when food prices are at a record high, exacerbated by large-scale crop and livestock production losses due to extended weeks […]

 Malaria remains a leading cause of illness and death among children in South Sudan. The country faces malaria outbreak every year, worsened by factors such as flooding, poverty and a fragile health system. Despite the predictable recurrence of malaria peaks, immunization coverage remains inadequate, contributing to overcrowded health facilities and an unbroken cycle of severe cases. Vaccines and prophylaxis are key in reducing cases and severity In response to these […]

 The ECOWAS Commission is participating in the twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is being held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The institution is represented by a delegation led by Mrs. Massandjé TOURE-LITSE, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture and Mr. Sediko DOUKA, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalization, accompanied by the technical staff of the […]

 The Royal African Society (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Gala on Friday 22nd November 2024 is set to deliver a spectacular evening of cultural excellence with riveting performances from international superstars. Experience an unforgettable evening of excellence and exchange in the beautiful Grade II listed building of the Royal Institute of British Architects, located in Central London. The evening will commence with a cocktail reception co-hosted by Rolling Stone Africa, the All Party […]