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 President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to President João Manuel Lourenço of the Republic of Angola and to President Andrzej Duda of Poland on their countries' Independence […]

 As the use of digital tools for effective healthcare delivery gradually takes foothold in Africa, the Africa CDC has unveiled a new platform that caters for differing needs in technology, including access, cost and infrastructure to member states. The digital exchange platform named “The Africa HealthTech Marketplace which showcases targeted, accessible digital health solutions was launched on 29 October in Kigali, Rwanda, on the sidelines of the Africa Health-Tech Summit […]

 On the evening of October 31, the Alliance Française hosted the opening of “A Trip Through Eritrea,” an art exhibition featuring the works of Eritrean artists Tesfay Tekie and Dr. Tajedin N. Yousif. Running for ten days, this collaboration offers visitors a profound exploration of Eritrea’s landscapes and cultural heritage through two contrasting yet complementary artistic lenses. Tesfay’s and Dr. Tajedin’s styles diverge significantly as each artist brings a unique […]

 The International Trade Centre (ITC) participates with over 50 companies from 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean in the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. They are among 3500 exhibitors vying for business in the Chinese market. This year, 100 developing countries are represented, including 37 least developed countries.   ITC has brought micro, small and medium-sized enterprises from developing countries to CIIE since its first […]

 Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has supplied essential laboratory equipment to the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the University of Ghana. TİKA provided binoculars and microscopes to support the department’s hands-on education program, which currently operates with limited resources. Despite having 700 students and three large laboratories, the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences previously had only seven functioning microscopes. Student community calls for support The National Health Students […]

 On November 6th, Counselor Wang Jianxun of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda was invited to attend the opening ceremony of Wuhan-Entebbe vocational education and training program held in Namanveindustrial park, Kampala. Mayor Rulinda of Entebbe was present and delivered a speech. Teachers and representatives from Wuhan City Polytechnic, CHC Analysis UG Ltd.and China Communications Construction Company Ltd., as well as over 20 Ugandan trainees attended the event. Counselor Wang Jianxun said that the vocational education training held for six consecutive […]

 The Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in the Kingdom of Bahrain held a reception to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the glorious Al-Fateh Revolution of November 1, 1954. The event was attended by the Minister of Health, Dr. Jaleela bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Consular and Administrative Affairs, Dr. Isa bin Nasser Al-Naimi, and several heads of accredited diplomatic […]

 Enabling independent accessibility and mobility are key to ensuring persons with disabilities are actively involved in society, said a group of twenty-seven young men and women from across Libya in an online workshop on Thursday.  The workshop on disability rights, led by UNSMIL’s Human Rights Section and supported by the UN Youth Office in New York, provided a comprehensive overview of Libya’s obligations towards persons with disabilities as rights-holders, particularly […]

 On November 8th, the Chinese Embassy in Liberia and the Liberia-China Friendship Organization jointly held the Seminar on the theme of “Deepen Cooperation, Work Together for Development”. Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, attended and delivered a speech. More than 80 guests attended the seminar, including Hon. Rev. Luther J. Tarpeh, National Chairman of Unity Party, Hon. Nehker E. Gaye, Co-Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, House of Representatives of Liberia, Hon. Siafa […]