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Ghana jails five separatists following death of their leader

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Ghana has sentenced five members of a banned separatist group Western Togoland Restoration Front (WTRF) to five years imprisonment. Each of them would serve the five years in prison with hard labour, a court judgment said. They were arrested in 2020 for attacking a police station and freeing inmates. The separatists also blocked roads in an attempt to prevent people… Read More
Africa Investments 

Open Day for Sao Tomé and Principe Civil Society Organizations

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Open Day for Sao Tomé and Principe Civil Society Organizations Who: African Development Bank Country Office in Sao Tomé & Principe When: Thursday, 23 March 2023, 9:00 – 13:00 GMT Where: Hotel Pestana, Sao Tomé, Sao Tomé, and Principe The African Development Bank Country Office in Sao Tomé and Principe invites members of government and civil society organizations to… Read More
Africa Investments 

World Water Day: African Development Bank makes a splash at UN 2023 Water Conference

Elwin Mandowa,
On World Water Day the African Development Bank will join leading global stakeholders in calling for universal water security for Africans during the UN 2023 Water Conference which opens today in New York. The three-day conference will assess progress and evaluate additional steps to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 — to ensure universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation… Read More
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Ugandan lawmakers vote to pass stricter anti-LGBTQ law

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Ugandan lawmakers on Tuesday passed into law a stricter anti-gay bill which outlines harsher punishment for people who engage in same-sex activities. Penalties under the new legislation include a 10-year-jail term for anyone who engages in same-sex relationships or identifies as LGBTQ. There was very little opposition to the bill in parliament, which has majority of members backing the controversial legislation.… Read More
Africa Investments 

Mozambique: African Development Bank holds Open Day with Civil Society in Maputo

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank in Mozambique recently met with representatives of Mozambican civil society in Maputo. Country Manager Cesar Mba Abogo welcomed government officials, development partners and civil society representatives at the Bank’s Civil Society Open Day on 9 March. Discussions dwelt on the African Development Bank’s country strategy and portfolio. Participants also sought to identify opportunities and interventions for… Read More
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Opinion: Understanding South Africa’s Energy Crisis

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
Witnessing the far-reaching effects of South Africa’s continuing power cuts has been tremendously disheartening. The frequent and extended power outages taking place have left businesses in Africa’s most industrialized country struggling to function. Manufacturing is suffering. The national economy is taking a hit. The prolonged darkness is emboldening thieves and pushing crime rates up. And as state-owned utility Eskom spends… Read More
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Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon sign deal on cross-border cooperation

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Presidents of Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon have signed a bilateral treaty that would see the two West African countries cooperate on cross-border oil and gas development and monetization. The agreement was signed during the heads of state summit of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) countries held in Cameroon last week and is set to bring with it new… Read More
Africa Travel World 

Breaking Barriers: Tips and Tricks for Accessible Travel with a Wheelchair

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Traveling can be an exciting and enriching experience for anybody, but it can also be a daunting prospect if you are a wheelchair user. However, with the right mindset and some careful planning, you can enjoy all the benefits of travel while still making sure that your mobility needs are accommodated for. Keep reading for some handy tips and tricks… Read More
Africa Investments 

Kenya: African Development Bank approves $30 million Trade & SME Finance Facility for Family Bank Limited

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $30 million Trade & SME Finance Facility for Family bank Limited (FBL) in Kenya. The facility is expected to boost intra-Africa trade, promote regional integration and contribute to the reduction of the trade & SME finance gap in the East African nation. The facility will provide a… Read More
Africa Investments 

Session on Water Solutions for Climate Adaptation: lessons to scale up impactful delivery during the 2023 UN Water Conference

Elwin Mandowa,
Session on Water Solutions for Climate Adaptation: lessons to scale up impactful delivery during the 2023 UN Water Conference | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More