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The Canada–African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF), established to support gender-affirmative climate change projects in Africa, has approved $36.3 million to two private sector operations to advance climate adaptation in the African continent. The amount, in the form of concessional loans to the private sector companies, comprises $18.3 million approved for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Port Autonome de Cotonou in Benin, and another $18 million to support the […]

Yara International ASA (https://www.Yara.com/), a global leader in crop nutrition, announced today the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast. Recognizing the ever-evolving challenges in the global food industry, Yara has undertaken a thorough analysis of its operations, considering market dynamics, regulatory environment, and strategic growth opportunities. This evaluation has led to the decision to divest its position in Ivory Coast, warranting the allocation of resources […]

Study indicates that individuals in Kenya have an overall well-being score below the global average; Kenya recorded the lowest in the Financial index at 44.3 points, significantly below the global average of 56 points; Kenya reported one of the highest burnout rates globally at 95 percent; Findings serve as a wake-up call to employers in Kenya to prioritize the well-being of their workforce. Kenya has a lower overall well-being score […]

“We want people to have a say in decisions that affect their lives, and you are in that equation, contributing to ensure that we advance the agenda and amplify the voices of citizens on the continent,” Afrobarometer (https://www.Afrobarometer.org/) CEO Joseph Asunka told participants in the network’s summer school on Monday in Pretoria, South Africa. “The contributions that you make to publications will be helpful in making sure that we take […]

African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN), a platform for high-level political engagement to advance nutrition in Africa, has joined two crucial forums for advancing policy dialogue on agriculture and nutrition in Africa. ALN representatives attended the commemoration the 14th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) and 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform (PP). These platforms are crucial forums for advancing policy dialogue on agriculture and nutrition in Africa. The […]

Following increased fighting in El Geneina in Sudan’s West Darfur, Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) teams operating across the border in eastern Chad have seen an immediate and major increase in the number of arriving in the region. 36 wounded people were received by MSF teams over the past weekend alone. Refugees coming from Sudan are mainly women and children, and recount stories of large-scale violence against […]

President William Ruto has said Kenya is committed to strengthening its ties with the Czech Republic through enhanced trade and investment. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, President Ruto welcomed Czechia firms to invest in Kenya. He cited pharmaceuticals, textile, agro-processing, hospitality and fintech as the most ideal investment opportunities for Czech investors. Other sectors, he mentioned, are green energy, ICT, health […]