Africa
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AFSA announces three major conferences in Harare
HARARE, September 11, 2024 — As Africa grapples with the triple burden of malnutrition, climate crises, and biodiversity erosion, the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [ AFSA ] is set to…
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African Water Facility Secures 12 Million Euros to Invest in Urban Sanitation in Africa
ABIDJAN, September 9, 2024 — The African Water Facility has secured 12 million euros from the Nordic Development Fund for a new funding initiative to support African governments, utilities, the private sector,…
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Africa: experts weigh in on RMB 210bln Credit promise from China
KAMPALA, September 6, 2024 – In an effort to strengthen China-Africa relations, China has announced a commitment of RMB 360 billion [about US$ 51 billion] in financial support to African nations over…
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African experts call for debt-free climate financing ahead of COP29
ADDIS ABABA, September 6, 2024 — Just two months ahead of the 29thsession of the global climate change negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, policymakers, experts and advocates at the 12th Session of the…
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Minister calls for Uganda, DRC dialogue on fishing
KAMPALA, September 5, 2024 – Uganda’s State Minister for Fisheries, Hellen Adoa has called for more dialogue between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding fishing on lakes Albert and Edward.…
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China to release RMB 360bln to Africa in next three years
KAMPALA, September 5, 2024 – In a significant move to bolster China-Africa relations, China has announced it will provide RMB 360 billion [about US$ 50.7bln] in financial support to African nations over…
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Moroccan youth recognised for innovative cooperative projects
RABAT, September 4, 2024 – The National Prize “Generation of Solidarity” has once again showcased the dynamism and ingenuity of Moroccan youth in its fourth edition, themed “Youth: Creators of a New…
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AfDB top official tours major roads rehabilitation project in Kampala City
KAMPALA, September 3, 2024 – The Director for Climate Change and Green Growth at the African Development Bank [AfDB], Prof. Anthony Nyong, recently led the continent’s lender team to inspect the 69.2-kilometre …
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Make Domestic Resource Mobilisation Work for Africa’s Structural Transformation
By Adamon Mukasa and Anthony Simpasa KAMPALA, August 31, 2024 — The implementation of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 for sustainable development and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 hinges on Africa’s ability…
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MOU to support sustainable development in COMESA region signed
LUSAKA, August 30, 2024 – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [ COMESA ] and International Institute for Sustainable Development [IISD] recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] to cooperate…
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