Month: February 2025

 GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com), a global leader in empowering entrepreneurs, unveiled GoDaddy Airo®, an innovative AI-powered experience set to transform small and medium-sized businesses sector. This groundbreaking new AI-powered experience enables entrepreneurs to establish a comprehensive online presence within minutes, bridging the gap between vision and digital reality.  Selina Bieber, Vice President for International Markets at GoDaddy, emphasized the new experience’s significance, "GoDaddy Airo® provides accessible AI-powered tools for African entrepreneurs and […]

 On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and strengthen official travel channels.  The high-level dialogue, convened by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union Commission alongside the AU Summit, brought together trade ministers and business leaders who pointed to Rwanda's experience as evidence that open borders enhance, rather than compromise, […]

 As a prominent member of the G20, Brazil has been actively fostering energy cooperation with African nations, aiming to bolster regional energy development and address shared challenges. Last month, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) hosted the "Invest in African Energies" reception in Rio de Janeiro to highlight investment opportunities in Africa's energy sector and underscore the pivotal role of Brazilian entities, including Petrobras, the Brazilian Petroleum Association and independent […]

 The Republic of Seychelles has officially assumed the Chairpersonship of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities (CGIMA) from the Republic of Kenya in a formal handover ceremony held at Eden Bleu Hotel, Mahé, Seychelles, on 18th February 2025. Seychelles and Kenya formalised the handover of the CGIMA Chairpersonship through their respective addresses. Major General Michael Rosette, Chief of Defence Forces of the Republic of Seychelles, and Brigadier Mohammed Shee Shemote, […]

 EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will visit South Africa from 19-21 February. Her visit will aim to strengthen EU-South Africa relations and include participation in the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting. The visit comes as this year marks the 25th anniversary of the EU-Africa partnership, culminating in a Summit with EU and African leaders. On 19 February, Kaja Kallas will co-chair […]

 With support from WHO, the Ministry of Health of Zanzibar and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Irrigation, and Livestock have finalized the costing and budgeting of its National Action Plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for 2025–2029. Using the WHO Costing and Budgeting Tool, this costed NAP is essential for identifying funding gaps and mobilizing additional resources to ensure that prioritized interventions are effectively implemented. The exercise reaffirmed Zanzibar’s commitment to a […]

 External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa on 20&21 February 2025 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) at the invitation of the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Ronald Lamola. 2.​ EAM’s participation in the G20 FMM will strengthen India’s engagement with G20 countries and bolster the voice of the Global South in this […]