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"The state of food systems worldwide in the countdown to 2030", published today by The Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative (FSCI), provides the first science-based monitoring to guide decision-makers as they seek wholesale transformation of the global agriculture and food systems. This transformation is needed urgently both to reduce the environmental impact of these systems and to mitigate the impact of climate change on them. The overarching objective is that all […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) proudly launched the Health Transformation Leaders training program on December 18, 2023. High-level representation from national and regional levels, including state ministers of health, heads of regional health bureaus, director generals, and deputies of agencies, was in attendance, making this event a resounding success.  This holistic approach to leadership development was first developed for WHO AFRO staff. Following its success, the Regional Committee of 2020 […]

The Foreign Affairs Department has received a donation of SR 180,000 from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. When thanking the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Seychelles, Mrs. Lin Nan, Minister Sylvestre Radegonde stated that the donation will be used for small projects/equipment that will benefit the staff and enhance the overall working environment of the Department. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry […]

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) installed a vegetable and moringa production garden in Niger, in which approximately one thousand people will be employed. Niger’s region of Tillaberi is among the regions that are most affected by acute drought and terrorism. The harsh conditions negatively affect the supply chain and regional safety, forcing many people living in Tillaberi to migrate to safer regions. This situation brings along many demographic issues. […]

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Earlier this month, the African energy sector learnt of Simbi Wabote's replacement from his position as executive secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). He was appointed to the position by President Muhammadu Buhari in September 2016. Wabote’s abrupt exodus (which was not explained) has sparked a range of reactions, highlighting the complexity of his legacy in championing […]

VFS Global (www.VFSglobal.com) becomes the service provider for all UK Visa and Citizenship Application Centres overseas – operating across 142 countries; estimated to manage 3.8million applicants every year, VFS Global is now opening UK application centres in 84 new countries during 2024; new contract will also see significant investment in technology to improve the customer experience, accessibility and security; the UK contract is the sixth global contract won by VFS Global […]

Rwandan President Kagame and European Commission President von der Leyen witness agreement; Rwanda first country in Africa to partner with EIB (www.EIB.org) to unlock critical raw materials investment; New cooperation will strengthen cooperation to identify investment opportunities, scale up investment in critical raw material supply chain and increase recycling. Rwanda and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a Joint Declaration enabling a strategic alliance to enhance investment in critical […]

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Monday, 4 December 2023 approved a USD 7 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility for NBS bank in Malawi to support small businesses. This facility will provide 100% guarantee to international confirming banks (CBs) for the non-payment risk taken on NBS’s trade finance transactions conducted on behalf SMEs, local corporates, and women-led businesses in Malawi. It will enable […]

The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) (MeltWater.org), an Africa-wide pitch competition for early-stage technology startups, is proud to announce the top 5 Regional Winners who will compete for the grand prize of $50,000 in equity. These startups have emerged victorious after rigorous pitch sessions, beating out 40 competing startups from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. The finalists represent diverse sectors, including fintech, health tech, e-commerce, and edtech. Meet the […]