You are here

Written by 

Founder and Managing editor of The Africa Global Village

Africa Mali World 

United Nations ends peacekeeping mission in Mali

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
After a-decade-long presence in Mali, the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission has been brought to an end. The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously voted to end the mission’s work in Mali after the government asked for it’s withdrawal. The mandate of the peacekeeping mission was to end on June 30 with the UN chief, Antonio Guterres asking for a year’s… Read More
Africa Investments 

Mozambique: African Development Bank adopts new Country Strategy Paper covering 2023-2028

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has endorsed the Bank’s 2023-2028 Country Strategy Paper for Mozambique on 13 June 2023. The new strategy aims to promote the country’s structural transformation by improving fiscal stability, creating decent jobs and generating inclusive growth. The strategy has two priority areas: fostering improved economic governance and the business environment to… Read More
Africa Investments 

USAID’s Power Africa, African Development Bank broaden cooperation on fighting energy poverty and climate change in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Power Africa Presidential Initiative, and the African Development Bank, have signed an extension and expansion of their existing Regional Development Objectives Agreement (RDOAG) on the margins of the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi. The move deepens the strategic partnership and expands the basis for cooperation in developing innovative and sustainable… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Morocco to recall ambassador to Sweden after Quran burning row

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
Morocco is recalling its ambassador to Sweden. It follows the burning of a Koran at a demonstration in Stockholm. The development came at a time when Muslims were celebrating the Eid-al Adha. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat called the action offensive and irresponsible. The organiser of the demonstration – who’s said to be Iraqi-born Salwan Momik – is… Read More
Africa Rwanda World 

UK court rules that Rwanda is unsafe for deported migrants

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
The British court of Appeal has ruled that the government’s decision to deport migrants arriving in small boats across the Channel was illegal. It also said Rwanda, the African country the British government signed a deal to send such asylum seekers was unsafe for them. Thursday’s ruling is seen as a major setback for the government’s plan to execute its… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank’s UMDF and ICEX Spain Trade and Investment team up to boost sustainable urban development in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
 Ms. María Peña Mateos, CEO of ICEX Spain Trade and Investment of the Kingdom of Spain, and Stefan Atchia, Manager of the Urban Development Division, sign a cooperation agreement to mobilize Spanish private sector expertise for African cities. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 14th June, 2023. ICEX Spain Trade and Investment  and the African Development Bank have signed a cooperation agreement to… Read More
Africa Investments 

Transition Support Facility: Focusing on MSMEs for post-Covid reconstruction in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
To face the unprecedented new global challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the spotlight has turned to the importance of the private sector in building resilience in transition states and in particular, the crucial role of supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Indeed, the latter have seen their already pre-existing fragility aggravated by the consequences of the health… Read More
Africa Business World 

Food and fuel prices surge in marginalised communities amid Ukraine war

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
The cost of food, fuel and fertiliser in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities is continuing to escalate to crisis levels since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with families spending up to 10 times what they paid almost 18 months ago, according to new analysis from international humanitarian organisation ActionAid. A survey of more than 1,000 community members and leaders… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Best Ways to Easily Meet Wagering Requirements for Online Casino Bonuses

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
One of the top challenges that many punters face with online casino bonuses are wagering requirements. Many end up losing the bonuses as well as winnings from them because of failing to a wagering requirement. Fortunately, there are a few tips that can help you to easily meet them. Here are the best ways to easily handle wagering requirements for… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank chief to attend Africa50 Infra for Africa Forum and General Shareholders Meeting

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Africa50 Infra for Africa Forum and General Shareholders Meeting Who: President of the Republic of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé; President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina; CEO of Africa50, Alain Ebobissé; Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; ministers; global and African experts When:  3 – 4 July 2023 Where:  Hôtel 2 Février, Lomé    The president… Read More