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Karim*, 8, lost his entire family in an attack on his hometown in Burkina Faso in June 2022. Wounded and traumatised, he is finally learning to live again. Sitting on a bench at his school in Dori, Karim is a child like any other. He plays with his friends and goes to school. In class, he is attentive, participates and makes progress in his learning. Karim seems to lead a […]

The Department of Tourism invites all eligible tourism enterprises to take part in the Green Tourism Incentive Programme’s (GTIP) 9th application window, opening on 25 January until 31 March 2024. The development of the GTIP was informed by escalating electricity prices, the intensifying pressure on the national energy grid and negative impacts of load-shedding, as well as water scarcity and drought conditions which negatively impact the tourism sector. This programme encourages private sector tourism enterprises […]

From January 21st to 27th, 2024, AU-IBAR is on a mission in the republics of Benin and Togo. The mission is dedicated to supporting the implementation of a Transboundary Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) initiative between the two nations. Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), under the project "Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity within the framework of the Africa Blue Economy Strategy," this initiative holds the promise of fostering […]

The Philippines renewed its commitment to the Group of 77 (G77) and advancement of the interests of developing countries at the Third South Summit being held in Kampala, Uganda on 21-22 January 2024. Head of Philippine Delegation and Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John E. Uy stated that “a strong and effective G77 was needed more than ever” to respond to current international challenges, including continuing disparities between developed […]

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Liu Guozhong who attended the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement and the 3rd South Summit in Kampala, the Ugandan capital. Both sides exchanged in-depth views on bilateral relations. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, conveyed President Xi's cordial […]

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) regrets to announce the recent passing of Mr. Gamal “Jimmy” Moharam after a protracted illness.  Until his demise, Mr. Moharam was the former Chairman of the Egyptian Factoring Association, former Chairman&Managing Director of Cairo Factors (June 2013 – April 2022), leading executive member of the FCI Africa Chapter Executive Committee and member of the FCI Ambassador programme. He was also founding member and past President […]

As a boy, Joseph Laku Michael was shot in the leg during his nation’s civil war. He needs a crutch to walk, but hasn’t let that stop him from expanding his farm and supporting his younger siblings thanks to agricultural training and tools provided by the International Trade Centre (ITC). At 32 years old, Michael has needed the crutch for as long as he can remember. His father was killed […]

Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com)&African First Ladies announced the Call for Applications for Merck Foundation Media, Fashion, Film, and Song Awards 2024; Merck Foundation CEO announced the Call for Applications for the Merck Foundation Media, Fashion, Film and Song Awards 2024 for young African talents from the Media, Fashion, Film and Music fields; Link to the Facebook live steam of Merck Foundation Health Media Training session during their Annual conference: https://apo-opa.co/48KFWsB Merck Foundation, the philanthropic […]

With its commitment to foster community development, the ‘Adopt a District Programme’ continues to make a positive impact, as it reaches the districts of Ile Perseverance and Grand Anse Mahe. Launched during the Seychelles Honorary Consuls Conference in October 2022, this programme embodies the principles of unity, compassion, and partnership. It establishes a close connection between Seychelles’ Honorary Consuls and local communities across Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue, with a […]