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Africa Investments 

2021 Africa Investment Forum Postponed

Elwin Mandowa,
Following consultations with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, the 2021Africa Investment Forum scheduled for December 1-3, 2021, in Abidjan, is postponed until further notice. The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said: “The Africa Investment Forum is the premier investment marketplace for Africa. Several billion… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Omicron COVID variant underlines need for global ‘pandemic treaty’

Global Author
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was addressing the start of a special three-day meeting of the organisation’s governing body in Geneva on Monday, amidst a global alert over the new strain, arguing that greater international cooperation is essential to preserve “hard won gains” against the virus. The World Health Assembly meeting was convened to decide on the issue of a so-called “pandemic… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Coronavirus pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion this year

Global Author
According to the latest forecast by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the same amount was lost in 2020, making it one of the sectors hit hardest by the health crisis. Despite recent improvements, the report warned that demand for travel could be further affected by “uneven vaccination rates around the world and new COVID-19 strains which had prompted new travel… Read More
Africa Investments 

Sénégal : la Banque africaine de développement apporte près de 15 milliards de francs CFA à la BNDE pour soutenir le secteur agricole et les PME

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement et la Banque nationale pour le développement économique (BNDE) du Sénégal ont signé, le 25 novembre dernier, à Dakar, un accord de financement de près de 15 milliards de francs CFA (22,5 millions d’euros) pour renforcer les capacités de financement du secteur agricole et des petites et moyennes entreprises. Le financement est… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Still ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID variant is more transmissible or more severe than Delta: WHO

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The experts of the UN health agency said researchers in South Africa and around the world are currently conducting studies to better understand the aspects of Omicron, but as of right now, it is not clear whether it is more transmissible compared to other variants, including Delta. “The number of people testing positive has risen in areas of South Africa… Read More
Africa Investments 

Forum régional de la société civile 2021 – Afrique de l’Est

Elwin Mandowa,
Quoi ?        Forum régional de la société civile – Afrique de l’Est Qui ?           Division de la société civile et de l’engagement communautaire de la Banque africaine de développement Quand ?     Mardi 30 novembre 2021, de 11h à 13h 30 (EAT) Où ?            En visioconférence La Division de la société civile et de l’engagement communautaire de la… Read More
Africa Investments 

Mozambique: African Development Bank Group approves $36 million grant for power scheme that includes refugees and internally displaced persons

Elwin Mandowa,
UN workers deliver relief items to internally displaced people in Corrane Site in Nampula Province. The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of $36 million to support a power scheme in Mozambique that also covers displaced persons and refugees. The Mozambique Energy for All Project will increase the number of residential connections to… Read More
Africa Investments 

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence – What does it take? The African Development Bank’s efforts to Ending Gender-Based Violence – 25…

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank is marking this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign from 25 November to 10 December. This is a time to reflect on how gender-based violence is affecting our society and what we can do to end it. Gender-based violence is a violation of human rights that hinders the well-being and growth of countries.… Read More
Africa Investments 

DRC – Africa Business Forum : de hauts dirigeants africains souhaitent développer des batteries et véhicules électriques sur le continent

Elwin Mandowa,
Plusieurs hauts dirigeants africains ont appelé à « transformer le rêve en réalité » lors du forum des affaires sur les batteries et véhicules électriques en Afrique, appelé « DRC-Africa Business Forum », qui s’est ouvert, mercredi à Kinshasa, en République démocratique du Congo (RDC). Le président de la RDC, Félix Tshisekedi, a inauguré le forum aux côtés de son homologue zambien, Hakainde Hichilema,… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Are you sure you want to share that? Sorting online fact from fiction

Global Author
It has become increasingly apparent that, for some time, some individuals and organizations are intent on spreading false information online. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, claims that certain drugs or remedies are miracle cures, or that the pandemic is a hoax, have circulated on social media platforms. Whilst there are those who are sharing these articles, videos and images… Read More
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