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The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDB Institute) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) successfully delivered a three-day bespoke Islamic banking and finance capacity-building program for bankers and financial sector experts from the Republic of Uzbekistan. Organized with the theme, “Creating Value and Realising Business Opportunities in Islamic Finance”, the program was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 11-13 February 2024, in collaboration with the Islamic Business and Finance LLC (Uzbekistan). The IsDB Institute welcomed 16 […]

AU theme of the year: “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa”. The achievement of Aspiration 1 of Agenda 2063 for “A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development” requires that Africa makes significant investments in education with the aim of developing human and social capital through an education and skills revolution emphasizing innovation, science, […]

Report forecasts stronger growth for Africa in 2024, outpacing projected global average; Continent is second-fastest-growing region after Asia. Africa will account for eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) of the continent released on Friday. Overall, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the continent is expected to average 3.8% and 4.2% in 2024 […]

Lesotho, African Union Commission, African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), and partners call for renewed commitment to boost nutrition for Africa’s children; "We have a duty and a responsibility to reduce malnutrition and stunting in Africa by 40% by 2025 - just one year from now" - Adesina. Africa’s children are paying a huge price for malnutrition, a high-level round table convened by the African Union and African Leaders for Nutrition Champion […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, delivered, on February, 17, 2024 in Addis Ababa, a speech during the 37th African Union Summit. On this occasion, Mr. Nasser Bourita pointed out that Morocco's commitment to achieving development goals in Africa is part of the Strategic Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Mr. Nasser Bourita recalled in this regard that His Majesty the King stressed […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, represents His Majesty King Mohammed VI, on February, 17, 2024 in Addis Ababa, at the 37th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The Heads of State and Government of the 54 member countries of the African Union (AU) the proceedings of the 37th ordinary session of the pan-African organization's Summit, with Morocco […]

The Indonesian Ambassador, Mr. Sunarko, on Saturday (17/2) received a friendly visit from two officials from the Supreme Court of Sudan, namely Mr. Abdalmuniem Balla Mohamad Ali and Mr. Hussien Khalaf Hussien Tantawi who was accompanied by Mr. Khalid. The Sudanese delegation is planned to go to Jakarta to fulfill an invitation to attend the annual activities of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia in Jakarta. Mr Abdalmuniem […]

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of communities as foundational bedrock for dealing with public health emergencies. Countries need to regularly assess their operational readiness of preparedness activities, especially at the community level to detect and respond to outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic potential more effectively. In Ghana, a three (3) day community readiness simulation exercise, co-organized by the Ministry of Health, Ghana, the World Health Organization, and the UK […]

Community engagement and participation play a significant role in the health system delivery. Community actors are uniquely positioned to drive demand for health services and champion community ownership of public health interventions, especially at the primary level of health care. In the Twifo-Hemang-Lower-Denkyira-District (THLDD), activities of Maame Sofo Sarah Pamful, and her faith-based organization, New Jerusalem Prayer Garden have contributed immensely to healthcare delivery and the early detection of health […]