Category: Africa News

Statement by the UN Resident Coordinator, Edward Kallon, following news of tragic incidents in Borno and Kaduna States

Download logoI would like to express my grave concern over news of renewed killings by the armed insurgent group, Boko…

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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Committee raises concerns with Agricultural Research Council

Download logoThe Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries today met with the Agricultural Research Council (Arc) and the Department…

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Killing of farmers threatens food security in Northeast Nigeria

Download logoRepeated attacks against farmers risk aggravating the food crisis in Northeast Nigeria. Farmers must be protected so they can…

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Rugby World Cup Repechage: Kopo returns as Kenya Simbas head to France

Former Captain Wilson Kopondo makes his return to the Simbas as they head out to France for the Repechage. Kopondo…

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Green Climate Fund Board approves three African Development Bank proposals for Green Climate Projects worth over US$ 110 million

The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved funding for three proposals from the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)…

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African Development Bank headlines strong performance ahead of key investment forum

Download logoAhead of its maiden African Investment Forum next month, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) continues to see another year…

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In Djibouti, a major contract was signed. Then the Chinese arrived. Everything changed. (by Simon Ateba)

When a major contract between DP World Limited and the Republic of Djibouti was signed, everyone seemed to be happy…

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Loss of lives at sea: Greenpeace calls on the Senegalese Government to improve safety at sea for small-scale artisanal fishermen

Greenpeace Africa (www.Greenpeace.org) has today, released a new documentary on the numerous cases of small-scale fishermen who have lost their…

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EnergyWeek Morocco to welcome 400 energy decision-makers to Marrakech this November to discuss power projects in North & West Africa

EnergyWeek Morocco will take place from 14-15th November in Marrakech. The event is a platform for decision-makers in the energy…

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Biometric Registration of Displaced Population in Juba Enhances Accountability in Humanitarian Aid

Download logoThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team in South Sudan and partners recently concluded a…

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Cameroon’s Presidential Election Results

Download logoThe United States congratulates the people of Cameroon for largely peaceful elections on October 7. We urge all parties…

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World Bank, Government of Kenya to Discuss Disability Inclusive Education in Africa

Download logoThe World Bank, in collaboration with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and UNICEF, will conduct a Technical…

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Minister for Africa statement on Cameroon elections

Download logoFollowing the recent elections in Cameroon, the Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin said: "The UK congratulates President Paul Biya…

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Leading Emerging Markets Team of Tom Trimble and John Bryant Joins Winston, Expanding Reach in Africa and LATAM

Winston & Strawn LLP (www.Winston.com) is pleased to announce the addition of leading emerging markets attorneys Thomas B. (Tom) Trimble…

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Media Advisory | October 23, 2018 Telephonic Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs, Tibor P. Nagy, Jr.

Download logoEVENT: Please join us on October 23, 2018 at 07:45 EDT | 13:45 SAST for a telephonic Press Briefing with…

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Autograph Collection Hotels to welcome Sankara Nairobi marking the Debut of the Brand into Kenya

Autograph Collection Hotels (www.AutographHotels.com), Marriott International’s (www.Marriott.com) distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, announced that it will soon debut the…

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Handover Ceremony of Maternity Waiting Facility in Old Kabweza Health Post

Download logoThe handover ceremony of a maternity waiting facility at the Old Kabweza Health Post in Kafue District took place…

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Cameroon’s Presidential Election Results

Download logoThe United States congratulates the people of Cameroon for largely peaceful elections on October 7. We urge all parties…

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Ebola in DR Congo: UN chief ‘outraged’ by recent killings of civilians and health workers

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres said on Monday he is “outraged by the continued killing and abduction of civilians…

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African Development Bank launches landmark US$500 million credit insurance deal with African Trade Insurance Agency and UK reinsurers

Download logoResponds to G20 Action Plan for MDB Balance Sheet Optimization; Creates additional headroom that will be chanelled to support…

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