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The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://apo-opa.co/3Ol09gw) is pleased to confirm Dr. Obari Cartman, President of the Chicago Association of Black Psychologists, as a speaker during this year’s event, which will be held on February 27 in Dubai. A writer, therapist, photographer, and grassroots mental health advocate, Dr. Cartman’s participation is poised to showcase his indelible contributions to mental health programs in the U.S. Having served as a professor of […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke over the phone with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. The two leaders discussed the tense situation in the region, notably in the Gaza Strip. President El-Sisi renewed Egypt’s condemnation of the terrorist attack, which targeted a post located on Jordan’s border with Syria. The President emphasized Egypt’s position in full support of Jordan and […]

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) committed on Thursday to strengthen their collaboration to increase food production and provide better nutrition for Africa's growing population. With 65% of global uncultivated arable land, the African Development Bank believes that the continent can feed itself and the rest of the world. African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina received Africa-based Directors General of […]

The medical technology company takes visitors on a voyage of discovery across the healthcare industry, shedding light on access to healthcare and patient pathways; Attendees witness the Middle East unveiling of their brand-new Dual Source Computed Tomography system SOMATOM Pro.Pulse. Siemens Healthineers, a global leader in medical technology, is participating at the highly anticipated Arab Health, taking place from 29 January to 1 February 2024 at the Dubai World Trade […]

Two Qatar Armed Forces aircraft arrived Monday in the city of El Arish in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 41 tons of aid consisting of medical supplies, provided by the State of Qatar, bringing the total number of aircraft sent to 72, carrying a total of 2,144 tons of aid. The aid is part of the State of Qatar's full support to the brotherly Palestinian people currently subjected […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the call focused on the regional situation and the expansion of the cycle of tension in the region. President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s unyielding efforts to reach an immediate and urgent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the initiative on the exchange of detainees and hostages. Those aim […]

The Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) Special Forces and Seychelles Coast Guards on board Coast Guards vessel Topaz led a successful operation to regain control of a Sri Lankan vessel hijacked by armed Somali pirates. Seychellois special military forces boarded the boat with utmost courage to take complete control of the vessel and rescue our Sri Lankan brothers. The Commander in Chief of the Seychelles, President Wavel Ramkalawan has spoken to […]

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from January 27 to February 3, 2024. In Abuja, Under Secretary Zeya will deepen cooperation on democracy, civilian security, and humanitarian efforts with senior government officials.  Additionally, she will meet with religious leaders, civil society representatives, and labor leaders on freedom of expression and religion, and the protection […]

On the sidelines of this week’s Italy-Africa Summit, the European Commission (EC) and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) have formalised a new Financial Framework Partnership Agreement to boost investments in infrastructure projects in Africa. The European Union’s contribution to co-finance operations with the African Development Bank has significantly increased over the last two years, now amounting to €972 million in blending operations and guarantees. This figure will further increase after […]