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[[{"value":"A Qatar Armed Forces aircraft arrived at Port Sudan Airport in the Republic of Sudan carrying 40 tons of food and aid supplies provided by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). The aid comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's support for the brotherly Sudanese people and their resilience in the face of the difficult circumstances experienced due to the ongoing conflict. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of […]

[[{"value":"Mr. Kyle Nunas, the High Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Seychelles, currently on a working visit, met with Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, on Monday 25th March, at Maison Queau de Quinssy. Discussions were centered around the benefits resulting from the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and Minister Radegonde once again, emphasised the Seychelles Governments’ wish to conclude a Visa Waiver Agreement […]

[[{"value":"When it comes to hotel development across Africa in 2024, just five words tell the story, “Egypt and the Big 5”. In this context, “the Big 5” does not refer to Africa’s major wildlife attractions, (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo) but to the global hotel chains – Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott International and Radisson Hotel Group. This year’s African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline report, widely acknowledged as the industry’s […]

[[{"value":"In alignment with the company’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and empowerment, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is excited to announce the arrival of the Canon Academy Video Roadshow in Africa; The roadshow spanning multiple countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Algeria and many more, will offer an immersive experience to filmmaking enthusiasts unlike any other.  The Canon Academy Video Roadshow kicked off in Nigeria on March 18, 2024. This […]

[[{"value":"Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has announced the successful close of its largest ever debt facility, a US$1.16 billion syndicated loan, attracting new lenders from the Middle East, Europe and Asia. This landmark transaction, commemorated at an event in Dubai last night, is a significant milestone in AFC's unwavering commitment to develop critical infrastructure projects across the continent by enhancing its financial flexibility […]

[[{"value":"The financing will support the Bank’s interventions in food security and climate smart agriculture; The two also signed an MoU to enhance cooperation between Italian and African companies. Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A (CDP) Italy, the official Italian financial institution for international development cooperation and Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a new financing facility worth €100 million to support the Bank’s interventions in food security and climate-smart agriculture in […]

[[{"value":"Philippine Ambassador to South Africa Noralyn Jubaira Baja met with Ambassador Andre Groenewald, Director of the Diplomatic Training and Research Development Institute of the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO-DTRDI). The main objective of the meeting was to discuss and exchange views on how to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on diplomatic training and research which was signed between DIRCO-DTRDI and the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) […]

[[{"value":"Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang, with residence in Nairobi, Kenya, presented her credentials to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on 21 March 2024 at the Villa Somalia in Mogadishu, capital of Somalia, making her the first Philippine Ambassador to be accredited to the country.  During the ceremony, Ambassador Tang conveyed the warm greetings of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to President Mohamud and to the Somali people. Ambassador Tang commended […]

[[{"value":"The Eritrean football championship, which kicked off on March 10th in Asmara and Keren, reached its grand finale on March 24th at Asmara Stadium. The championship concluded with a riveting final match between Keih-Bahri and Denden Football Clubs, accompanied by an array of cultural and artistic showcases. Denden Club, representing the Ministry of Defense, emerged as the triumphant champion of the 2024 season, securing a 2-1 victory over Keih-Bahri Club […]