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Kenya to Host ‘25th Africa Energy Forum’ in June 2023

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– – Under the theme ‘Africa for Africa’ EnergyNet confirms Nairobi, Kenya to host the 25th Africa Energy Forum. The much anticipated announcement was agreed at the height of the pandemic lock-down with African Development Bank VP Kevin Kariuki, who Chairs the 2021 Forum as it arrives in London, UK next Month. EnergyNet’s Simon Gosling said; “Lockdown impacted people across… Read More
Africa Investments 

Webinar for CSOs on IRM 2.0: Improving Accessibility and Equitability for Communities in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
Who:  The African Development Bank’s Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM) When: 2 November 2021, 11:00 to 12:30 GMT Where: Virtual   We are pleased to invite you to the IRM webinar for civil society organizations, with the theme: IRM 2.0: Improving Accessibility and Equitability for Communities in Africa. This outreach event will take place virtually on 2 November 2021 from 11.00 am… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Restore sexual, reproductive health rights lost during COVID, rights expert urges

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“Millions of women globally had limited or no access to maternal and new-born healthcare, some 14 million women lost access to contraception, and specialized services for victims of gender-based violence became inaccessible, when they were needed most”, said Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng. The Special Rapporteur pointed out that lockdowns, movement restrictions and diversion of funds due to COVID-19 have “jeopardized access… Read More
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Municipal Payments Essential for South Africa’s Future Cities

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– – The urban population in Africa has swelled from 15% of the total population in 1960, to over 40% in 2010 and is set to exceed 60% by 2050. It is anticipated that South Africa will follow suit. In fact, current projections indicate that an additional 19 to 24 million people will be added to the national population over… Read More
Africa Investments 

Salon de l’énergie d’Abidjan : les énergies renouvelables, moteurs du développement en Afrique

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement, en partenariat avec les Fonds d’investissement climatiques et d’autres partenaires, a apporté son soutien à l’association Light On pour l’organisation du Salon de l’énergie et du développement durable, tenu en même temps que la deuxième édition de la Semaine malienne des énergies renouvelables. Le Salon, organisé les 15 et 16 octobre derniers à Abidjan sur… Read More
Africa Investments 

Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group at the Mid-Term Ministerial Performance Review Retreat, Abuja,…

Elwin Mandowa,
Watch video Your Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Your Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, my dear brother, Boss Mustapha; The Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari; Honorable Ministers; Permanent Secretaries; Captains of Industry; Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Yemen war reaches ‘shameful milestone’ – 10,000 children now killed or maimed 

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That’s the equivalent of four children every day, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder said. Urging all parties to the conflict to stop the fighting, he added that “Yemen is the most difficult place in the world to be a child. And, incredulously, it is getting worse.”   ‘World’s worst’ humanitarian crisis  Yemen’s humanitarian crisis continues to be “the world’s worst” according to Mr. Elder, who said that… Read More
Africa Investments 

Webinar series on Africa and the extractive sector – Assessment of supplier development programs in the extractive sector in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
Who:  African Natural Resources Centre, African Development Bank What: Webinar to present the findings of a report on supplier development programs in the extractive sector in Africa When:   21 October 2021; 1.00 pm-3:00 pm GMT Where: Virtual The African Natural Resources Centre, in collaboration with Mining Shared Value (Engineers without Borders), will host a webinar on 21 October 2021… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina assures Nigeria of Bank’s strong support to achieve food security

Elwin Mandowa,
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, received a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the country’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar on Monday. The meeting follows on the heels of an address by Dr. Adesina last week at a mid-term ministerial retreat presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Dr. Adesina and… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Football star Didier Drogba signs with WHO, as new Goodwill Ambassador  

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Mr. Drogba, from Côte d’Ivoire, will promote WHO’s top tips on how physical activity can lead to a healthier and happier life, and also highlight the value of sports, particularly for youth.  The Ivorian striker is best known internationally for his long and record-setting career at Chelsea Football Club, and for having been named African Footballer of the Year in 2006, and 2009. He is the all-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast national team.   He also has a long… Read More
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