Africa
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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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Consumer rights take centre stage in air transport as regional training kicks off in Uganda
KAMPALA, August 27, 2024 – Consumers of aviation services in Africa often lack protection against poor service delivery and are largely unaware of their rights. Even when they are aware, they frequently…
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African faith leaders demand reparations from Gates Foundation for green revolution’s harm
KAMPALA, August 26, 2024 – African faith leaders, supported by hundreds of civil society and farmer groups, are calling on the Gates Foundation to provide reparations for the significant damage caused by…
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DRC cooperative affected by conflict in need of support
KINSHASA, August 21, 2024 – Coffee organisations are banding together to help coffee farmers who have been internally displaced by a recent uptick in civil conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of…
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Embracing innovation and sustainability for future growth in the African mining sector
JOHANNESBURG, August 20, 2024 – The African mining sector is poised for a transformative era driven by technological innovations, sustainability imperatives, and global demand for critical raw materials [CRMs]. As the world…
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Afreximbank and UDB sign project preparation financing agreement
NASSAU, August 13, 2024 – African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] and the government-owned Uganda Development Bank [UDB] have signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility Framework Agreement to provide early project preparatory…
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MultiChoice Talent Factory 2025 calls for entries
JOHANNESBURG, August 13, 2024 – MultiChoice Talent Factory is once again calling upon aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers to apply for entry into the 2025 fully funded academic year. “Whether you’re…
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