Month: November 2024

 Scholars from Mozambique, Nigeria, Namibia and Angola gathered at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 (https://AECWeek.com/) in Cape Town to present their innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges in diamond sponsor ExxonMobil’s STEM Africa Regional Pitch Competition. This event is part of a broader initiative by the ExxonMobil Foundation and Junior Achievement Africa to empower young minds through education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Launched this year, […]

 On 14-18 October 2024, Ambassador Mirosław Gojdź participated in the EU-Seychelles Partnership Week 2024 – an annual event with the participation of ambassadors of EU Member States accredited the Seychelles, representatives of the EU Delegation and the Seychelles administration. During the event, a number of high-level meetings were held with representatives of the Seychelles authorities (including the president, speaker of parliament, leader of the opposition), and EU projects implemented in […]

 On November 4th, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning. Ambassador Yin congratulated Ngafuan on his recent appointment and briefed the outcomes of Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and meetings between the two heads of state. Ambassador Yin also expressed willingness to cooperate with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and other authorities to actively implement the […]

 Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, under the ITFC Letter of Credit (LC) Confirmation product. This product facilitates trade flow by allowing exporters and issuing banks to gain assurance from ITFC to secure payment and thus eliminate credit risks. It will support private sector […]

 From November 2ndto 3rd, the 5th edition of "Chinese Ambassador’s Cup" table tennis tournament was successfully held in Kigali, Rwanda. H.E. Ambassador Wang Xuekun, and Mr. John Birungi, President of the Rwanda Table Tennis Federation, attended the event and awarded medals to the winners. Ambassador Wang said that, table tennis is an important bridge for China and Rwanda friendship, and is suitable for all ages. Rwanda successfully held the ITTF Africa Cup 2024 Tourney and the African Olympic Qualification Tournament, bringing more opportunities for the development of table tennis in […]

 The Malian authorities must carry out an effective and transparent investigation into the deaths of at least eight civilians following drone strikes that targeted a market on a busy day in Inadiafatane last month. This strike should be investigated as a war crime, as the attack resulted in deaths and injuries among civilians and civilian objects were targeted, Amnesty International said today. According to information gathered by Amnesty International from […]

 During the events of the World Urban Forum (WUF), held in Cairo from November 4 to 8 under the patronage of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and under the theme "It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities," H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated alongside Mr. Niels Annen, Minister of State at the German Federal Ministry for Economic […]

 At the invitation of National Security Adviser Shri Ajit K. Doval KC, the National Security Adviser of Nigeria Mr. Nuhu Ribadu visited New Delhi for the Second Strategic and Counter-Terrorism Dialogue between India and Nigeria from 4-5 November 2024. 2. The National Security Advisors held in-depth discussions within the framework of the strategic India-Nigeria partnership on threats and challenges emanating from terrorism, extremism, radicalization, including through cyberspace, as well as […]