A digital adventure from the north to the south of Benin TikTok, Canva, Facebook, Whatsapp Business and Google My Business hold no more secrets for them. With the BeniBiz training programme, they forged a digital marketing culture and gained a better understanding of the web’s economic opportunities. In all, 676 beneficiaries – mostly promoters of agro-industrial micro-businesses – acquired strategic and practical skills in digital marketing. One of the trainers, […]

The government of Italy unveiled a near US$6 billion plan to support African development at a one-day Italy-Africa plan in Rome on Monday. African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) joined 25 African leaders and European Union officials at the summit. The summit—which took place as Italy assumes the Presidency of the G7 this month, and a few weeks ahead of the 37th Ordinary Assembly of the African Union in […]

The Minister of Agriculture, Sea Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests of Morocco, Mr Mohammed Sadiki, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Representative in Morocco Mr Jean Senahoun have made official the joint plans to hold the 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa in Rabat on 18-20 April. The agreement was formalised by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a […]

Closing South Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) gap will require significant infrastructure and related spending, informed by the right objectives and relevant metrics, according to a joint study by the World Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), launched today. The report, entitled: Going Beyond the Infrastructure Funding Gap - A South African Perspective, quantifies the spending needed in education, transport, and water and sanitation to achieve the related […]

With nearly 8 million people displaced by the brutal conflict in Sudan, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has called for urgent and additional support to meet their needs. Concluding a three-day visit to Ethiopia this week, Grandi observed first-hand the efforts of the Government of Ethiopia, supported by UNHCR and partners, to assist Sudanese refugees who have recently arrived in the country. Grandi travelled to Assosa, in the […]

The UK-African Investment Summit (UK-AIS) due to take place in April 2024 will now be postponed to a later date. New summit dates will be announced in due course. The UK government is committed to building on the success of the 2020 UK-Africa Investment Summit, which laid the foundations for new partnerships between the UK and African nations based on trade, investment, shared values and mutual interest. This includes by ensuring […]

On 30th January 2024, the High Commission participated in a regular meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Ambassadors' Group. The group brings together EAC Heads of Mission accredited to the Federal Republic of Nigeria with residence in Abuja to discuss matters of mutual interest to EAC Members State.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria.    

On 30th January 2024, the High Commission had a discussion with Mr. Daniael Muckenhaupt, Managing Director and CEO of PCL Protechnic Consulting Limited. The discussion focused on the available investment opportunities in Tanzania. The PCL Protechnic Consulting Limited has a plan to invest in Tanzania in the near furniture. Mr. Daniel was born Kigoma Region and lived in Tanzania for more than 12 years.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of […]

Sharing a holiday meal around a common table is a tradition rooted in the faiths of every major religion.  In order to foster understanding, respect, and dialogue among Ethiopians of different religious backgrounds and to promote peace and national unity, on January 30, U.S. Ambassador Ervin Massinga hosted an Interfaith Christmas dinner for Ethiopia’s faith leaders at his residence. The dinner was an opportunity for representatives of diverse faith groups […]