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Chad mourns victims of protests demanding a return to civilian rule

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– – A seven day of mourning has been declared in Chad for the atleast 50 people who were killed in protests demanding the return to civilian rule. Chadian military leader General Mahamat Idriss Déby who declared the national mourning has blamed external forces for the protests. Chad’s opposition called for peaceful protests last Thursday to mark the date when… Read More
Africa Investments 

Webinar on National circular economy roadmapping

Elwin Mandowa,
What:     Webinar on National circular economy roadmapping Who:      African Development Bank, African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and Africa Circular Economy Facility When:    27 October 2022 Where:   Virtual  (Click here to register)   The African Development Bank, the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) will hold a webinar to showcase the circular economy’s potential impacts on… Read More
Africa Investments 

AAAP webinar: Innovation essential for climate-smart future, but it's not enough

Elwin Mandowa,
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, is dubbed ‘African COP’ as the impact of climate change on African countries will be a key theme of discussions. Agriculture and food systems will also be a critical focus of COP27, with Saturday, 12 November, dedicated to both themes, in addition to adaptation. Also high on the climate agenda is the… Read More
Africa Investments 

AAAP webinar: Innovation essential for climate-smart future, but it's not enough

Elwin Mandowa,
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, is dubbed ‘African COP’ as the impact of climate change on African countries will be a key theme of discussions. Agriculture and food systems will also be a critical focus of COP27, with Saturday, 12 November, dedicated to both themes, in addition to adaptation. Also high on the climate agenda is the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank and partners launch $520 million special agro-industrial processing zones to transform Nigeria’s agriculture

Elwin Mandowa,
Nigeria on Monday began its long journey to end hunger and achieve food security by launching the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), a programme initiated by the African Development Bank. According to the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina “the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones are new economic zones, located in rural areas, to be fully supported by… Read More
Africa Investments 

First Continental Policy Conference on the theme “Promoting the Peace, Security, and Development Nexus: The Promise of Regional Integration.”

Elwin Mandowa,
WHAT:     First Continental Policy Conference on the theme “Promoting the Peace, Security, and Development Nexus: The Promise of Regional Integration.” WHO:      The African Union in partnership with the African Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Afrexim Bank and the Africa Capacity Building Foundation WHEN:    25-27 October 2022 The African… Read More
Africa Investments 

Strengthen collaboration on climate adaptation across the continent, experts say ahead of COP27

Elwin Mandowa,
Ahead of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, in Egypt in November, the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation participated in a series of events at the Africa Climate Week to build consensus among African countries and stakeholders.  COP27 is described as Africa’s COP and will significantly shape the future. To deliver on adaptation, a… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Pakistani journalist shot dead by Kenyan police

Elwin Mandowa, , , ,
– – Kenyan police on Sunday night shot and killed a Pakistani journalist and TV host Arshad Sharif. He was shot in the head along the Nairobi-Magadi highway. His driver was also injured. Police say the journalist was mistakenly killed. Local media reports said Sharif was shot and killed by the police after he and his driver allegedly breached a… Read More
Africa World 

The African countries facing visa ban from the United Arab Emirates

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– – Several African countries are facing visa bans from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an immediate effect in what is seen as a move to tighten visa requirements. The ban covers applications related to a 30-day visitors visas, according to a notice from the UAE. The visa ban covers Uganda, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Cameroon, Nigeria, Liberia, Burundi,… Read More
Africa Investments 

Burundi: $23 million from the African Development Bank Group to Develop the Agro-Pastoral Sector for the Youth and Women

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has greenlighted the award of a $23.26 million grant to Burundi to implement the Agro-Pastoral Entrepreneurship and Professional Development Project for the Youth and Women. The project, worth a total of $23.26 million, is financed by the Bank Group (87.9%) and the Government of Burundi, which is contributing $2.81 million,… Read More
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