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[[{"value":"His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has formally opened a four-day conference of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Court of Justice on the theme, “Enhancing the role, relevance, and effectiveness of the ECOWAS Court of Justice through the strengthening of synergies between the Court and National Stakeholders”. He expressed delight at the choice of Sierra Leone as a destination for the 2024 conference and reminded participants […]

[[{"value":"Libya's short- and medium-term economic outlook is dominated by the dynamics of hydrocarbon production. Libya urgently needs a clear economic vision for the future and the IMF will continue to help the authorities by providing capacity development support in several areas; The announced central bank reunification has led to welcome improvements in banking supervision and monetary policy coordination and is helping move the reform agenda forward; The authorities should address the underlying […]

[[{"value":"The South African economy can be significantly boosted, and the growth of start-ups and the private sector – through businesses big and small – that create vital jobs, catalysed through two regulatory reforms: lifting exchange controls on the offshore transfer of intellectual property and introducing tax incentives for investors in start-ups. “Our research shows that changes to the Exchange Control Regulations relating to the offshore transfer of intellectual property and […]

[[{"value":"There was an outpour of excitment in Gambaga, in the North East Region as Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,  cut the sod for the construction of a modern sports complex this morning. The project, is aimed at providing modern sports facilities for the youth of Gambaga and its environs, as well as serve as a social centre for the entire community. Speaking at the sod […]

[[{"value":"The South African Government has learnt with sadness of devastating floods in northern Afghanistan that have claimed more than 300 lives. The Government and the people of South Africa stand in solidarity with those affected by this tragedy and laud the emergency rescue and medical personnel in their tireless rescue efforts. South Africa extends heartfelt condolences to the people of Afghanistan following these flash floods and offers our deepest sympathy to those […]

[[{"value":"The official launching ceremony of ECOFEST 2024 was held on Saturday 11 May 2024 at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. Organised by the Commissions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), in partnership with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, the first edition of ECOFEST will be held from 21 to 28 […]

[[{"value":"U.S. Ambassador Joey Hood joined senior military leaders from the United States, Tunisia, and a number of other African countries for the closing exercise of African Lion 24. This year marks another milestone in strengthening security and operational capabilities through deepened partnerships. From tactical maneuvering to cyber security, this collaboration showcases the ways we are partnering to help Tunisia export stability on the African continent. Distributed by APO Group on behalf […]

[[{"value":"The number of children in Burkina Faso facing emergency levels of hunger looks set to surge fivefold to about 210,000 by the middle of this year without an urgent injection of food assistance, said Save the Children. Insecurity, the approaching lean season between harvests, and rising food prices mean many do not know where their next meal will come from.  Latest figures from the Cadre Harmonisé – a regional framework to […]

[[{"value":"On May 7, 2024, Ambassador Zhao Weiping attended the Celebration of the 2024 International Chinese Language Day and “Chinese Bridge” Chinese-proficiency Competition for College and Secondary School Students at the University of Namibia (UNAM). Over 200 teachers and students from relevant schools, including Prof. Kenneth Matengu, Vice Chancellor of UNAM, Prof. Ellen Namhila, Pro Vice Chancellor of UNAM, principals of relevant primary and secondary schools in Namibia, and Dr. Liu Dianbo, Chinese […]