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[[{"value":"The crisis in Sudan is a life-and-death emergency on a massive scale that has been overshadowed by other crises in the world, said Avril Benoît, executive director of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières in the United States (MSF) USA. Benoît gave the following statement today after visiting MSF teams in eastern Chad and in Sudan's Darfur region: "When the war in Sudan exploded one year ago, it set off one […]

[[{"value":"Admassu Tadesse, Group President and Managing Director of the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum in Paris, highlighting key trade and finance opportunities shaping the continent. Operating in eastern and southern Africa, the TDB plays a critical role in fostering trade, regional integration and sustainable development through the provision of trade finance, project and infrastructure finance, asset management and business […]

[[{"value":"From the 8th to the 12th of April 2024 in Ghana, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and AU-IBAR are working together in empowering communities within the Dusornu Community Resource Management Area (CREMA). The context for this workshop lies within the broader framework of the 'Management of Mangroves Forests from Senegal to Benin' Project, a substantial endeavour undertaken by IUCN funded by the European Union. Spanning from 2019 […]

[[{"value":"In just 15 years, Rwanda has increased its electricity access to 75% from 6% in 2009. This took government ownership, leadership, and commitment, partnership with the private sector, funding from development partners, and dedicated structure and institutional strengthening. The goal of lighting up every household is not a dream, but an achievable reality. In a remarkable 15-year journey, Rwanda increased access to electricity to households from 6% in 2009 to 75% […]

[[{"value":"The First Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was held on 10 April 2024 in New Delhi. The Indian side was led by Shri Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central&West Africa Division), Ministry of External Affairs and the DRC side was led by Mr. Wabenga Kaleo Theo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie. Both sides carried out a comprehensive review of the […]

[[{"value":"Malawi’s economy suffers from a lack of investment and high trade costs due to poor logistics and infrastructure; Clearing goods at the Malawi-Dedza border post with Mozambique previously took an average of three days; One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) reduce border waiting times and the cost of cross-border transactions. The Dedza border post, situated between Malawi and Mozambique, is a busy place. On average, more than 80 trucks are cleared daily, carrying shop […]

[[{"value":"Eid Al-Fitr Al-Mubarek was celebrated with enthusiasm nationwide today, 10 April. The celebration at Bahti Meskerem Square was graced by the presence of senior Government and PFDJ officials, religious leaders, members of the diplomatic community as well as a number of the faithful. Salat led by Sheik Salem Ibrahim Al Muktar, General Secretary of the Central Office of Eritrean Eftae ad Islamic Affairs, was conducted. Speaking at the event, Sheik […]

[[{"value":"A workshop focusing on roll out of national measles and rubella vaccination program, which also includes the distribution of Vitamin A supplements, was conducted on 9 April in Asmara under the theme “Let’s Ensure Our Children’s Health with Integrated Effort”. The workshop was attended by heads of the Ministry of Health branches of all sub-zone and sub-zonal administrators. Mr. Tedros Yihdego, head the national vaccination program, highlighted Eritrea’s commendable track […]

[[{"value":"The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) wishes to convey its best wishes to the People of Somalia, ATMIS staff and all Muslims around the world during Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “As we celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr, let us remember and show empathy towards the less fortunate in society by extending our generosity. May Allah accept our fasts, prayers, supplications and Zakatul-Fitri,” On this […]