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Emirates suspend flights to Nigeria from September

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The Dubai-based Emirates airline will suspend flights services to Nigeria from the start of September, 2022. The airline said it has been unable to repatriate its money from Nigerian since investing in flights to the West African nation. Nigeria has restricted access to foreign exchange, a move that has impacted the operations of businesses like Emirates. The country restricted access… Read More
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Save the Date: African Development Fund replenishment meeting

Elwin Mandowa,
What:     African Development Fund replenishment meeting Who:      Donor country representatives, African Development Bank Group senior management When:    15–17 September 2022 Where:   Dakar, Senegal / online and in-person From 15 to 17 September 2022, international development partner country officials (deputies) of the African Development Fund and senior management of the African Development Bank Group will meet in Dakar, Senegal, to discuss… Read More
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Africa Climate Week

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What:    African Development Bank at the Africa Climate Week                          Who:     UN Climate Change and the Government of Gabon in collaboration with UN Development Programme, UN Environment Programme, the World Bank Group, the Africa Union, the Africa Development Bank, the UN Economic Commission for Africa and the United Nations in Gabon. When:   29 August – 2 September 2022 Where:  Libreville, Gabon… Read More
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WHO expert group recommends second COVID-19 booster for vulnerable groups

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The recommendation comes in a statement issued by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization, following a meeting held last week.   Most COVID-19 vaccines consist of a primary series of two doses, with a first booster administered some four to six months after completion to improve immune response.  “There is increasing evidence on the benefits of a… Read More
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Survey announcement: Formulation of the African Development Bank Group’s new Ten-Year Strategy

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group has launched preparations for a new Ten-Year Strategy (TYS 2023-2032), which will supersede its current TYS (2013-2022). The next TYS is expected to provide a vision for how the Bank plans to build on its significant achievements over the last decade to accelerate Africa’s inclusive, green and resilient growth and development. As part of the… Read More
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WTO waives intellectual property rights to support vaccine production in Africa

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– – The World Trade Organisation (WTO) announced in June 2022 an agreement to waive the intellectual property rights that usually apply in the manufacturing of vaccines, to assist the production of COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries. The measures were proposed to the WTO by the South African and Indian governments, with other developing countries supporting the move. The waiver… Read More
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Jule Naharesy: A fisherman’s catch of success

Elwin Mandowa,
The sea ripples with shallow turquoise waters, split as far as the eye can see by tapered pirogues loaded with fishermen. Welcome to Toliara – formerly Tulear – the coastal capital of southwest Madagascar and one of the most prominent import/export hubs in the country. Here, artisanal fishing has been practiced since the dawn of time. This is the region… Read More
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The World Health Organization steps up assistance to flood-ravaged Yemen

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In addition to health and laboratory supplies, it has supported specialized trauma teams and joined field missions along with national health authorities and other humanitarian partners. “The risk of water- and vector-borne diseases, including malaria, cholera and other communicable diseases is unfolding,” warned Adham Rashad, WHO Representative to Yemen. Evolving trauma Triggered by the heavy seasonal rains, extensive floods have ravaged… Read More
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New digital data collection tool, RASME, will help Uganda address project delays

Elwin Mandowa,
A new digital platform will accelerate data collection in Uganda, which could greatly speed up project implementation. The recently launched Remote Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation (RASME) tool in Uganda will improve the collection of project-related data in African Development Bank projects. RASME is helpful for government officials, project implementing units, beneficiaries, development partners and Bank operations staff because it… Read More
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