Africa
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Africa: Unlocking full human potential
By Catia Teixeira JOHANNESBURG, January 8, 2025: Each of us, in our professional and personal lives, strives for growth and development. Opportunities to grow are rewarding on a deeper level, supporting the…
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Nigerian agricultural coop plans cattle ranches in 774 local governments
KADUNA, January 7, 2025 –– The National Agricultural Mechanisation Cooperative of Nigeria [NAMCON] said it plans to establish cattle ranches in the 774 local governments across Nigeria. According to the cooperative, the…
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Global partners invest US$ 45mn to boost African vaccine production
DAKAR, December 28, 2024: In significant efforts to strengthen public health and improve vaccine access in Africa, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation…
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The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 announced
ABUJA, December 27, 2024 – The London-based New African magazine today released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans…
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Afreximbank and Ecobank partner to simplify trade and compliance for African businesses
CAIRO, December 24, 2024 — African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] and Ecobank Group have embarked on a collaboration aimed at simplifying trade and compliance for businesses in Africa by integrating Ecobank’s Single Market…
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UNDP Advocates African Coffee Sector Transformation Amid Looming EUDR Deadline
NEW YORK, December 23, 2024: The EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ] has put commodity producing countries under pressure, with many working hard to find ways to comply. UNDP is encouraging governments…
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2025 Basketball Africa League Combine to be Held January 10-12 in Rabat, Morocco
RABAT, December 21, 2024 — The Basketball Africa League [BAL] will host a Combine in Rabat for a second consecutive year from Jan. 10 – Jan. 12, 2025. The three-day scouting event,…
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Madagascar: ADF approves a grant of over US$ 9mln to strengthen protection and sustainable use systems for natural capital and ecosystems
ABIDJAN, December 21, 2024 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund [ ADF ] – the African Development Bank Group’s concessional financing window – approved a donation of $9.42 million to…
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Museveni launches AfCFTA implementation strategy for Uganda, commissions free zones export facility in Entebbe
ENTEBBE, December 20, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni early this week, 2024 commissioned the free zones export facility at Entebbe International Airport and also launched the African Continental Free Trade Area [AfCFTA]…
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PAFO and AfDB strengthen partnership to support small-scale farmers
ABIDJAN, December 19, 2024 — The Pan African Farmers’ Organisation [PAFO] and the African Development Bank [AfDB] are strengthening their collaboration to enhance support for small-scale farmers across Africa. A PAFO delegation…
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