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Joy in South Sudan, as schools reopen after 14-month COVID lockdown

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Describing the “joy” felt by children and aid workers as classrooms reopened on Monday after more than 14 months of COVID-19 restrictions, Mads Oyen, UNICEF’s chief of field operations, explained that going back to school was about more than just learning. Bells are ringing?in #southsudan to mark the reopening of schools. “We share in the excitement of the children, their… Read More
Africa Investments 

Dialogue de haut niveau – « Nourrir l’Afrique » : le continent africain invité à préserver ses terres arables et à mieux les valoriser

Elwin Mandowa,
Le président sénégalais, Macky Sall, a exhorté, jeudi, les États africains à ne pas céder leurs terres arables à des pays tiers ou à des multinationales, mais à mieux les valoriser afin d’atteindre l’objectif continental de nourrir l’Afrique et d’éliminer la faim d’ici à 2025. Macky Sall s’exprimait lors de la première journée du dialogue de haut niveau intitulé, « Nourrir… Read More
Africa Investments 

Maroc : la Banque africaine de développement soutient l’amélioration du climat des affaires pour une sortie de crise par le haut

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement et le ministère marocain de l’Économie, des Finances et de la Réforme de l’administration ont signé, ce jour, un accord de don de près d’un million de dollars américains destiné à soutenir les services du chef du Gouvernement du Royaume du Maroc pour mettre en œuvre le projet d’appui à l’amélioration du climat des affaires… Read More
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UN envoy Gordon Brown urges G7 countries to fund global COVID vaccination push

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Speaking during the regular briefing by the World Health Organization (WHO), and ahead of next month’s G7 summit, Mr. Brown, who is the UN’s Special Envoy for Global Education, said inaction will only lead to greater global division.  “Thank you Gordon, and thank you once again for your clear and powerful call to world leaders.”-@DrTedros — World Health Organization (WHO)… Read More
Africa Investments 

FAO and BADEA agree MOU to advance African agriculture at Africa high-level dialogue on food security

Elwin Mandowa,
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) signed a memorandum of understanding for future collaboration to promote agricultural infrastructure development and skills training for women and youth. The agreement would also advance climate-smart agriculture in Africa. FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu and BADEA Director-General Sidi Ould Tah signed the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African countries commit to double agricultural productivity as development banks and partners pledge over $17 billion to increase food security

Elwin Mandowa,
A coalition of multilateral development banks and development partners has pledged over $17 billion in financing to address rising hunger on the African continent, and to improve food security. These funds were pledged on the final day of a two-day high-level dialogue called Feeding Africa: leadership to scale up successful innovations. The African Development Bank and the UN’s International Fund… Read More
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Decades of health gains at risk in Brazil due to COVID-19

Global Author
With global attention and support focused this week on the severe crisis in India, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus used his regular media briefing to highlight the situation in South America’s largest country.  Brazil has been among nations hardest hit by COVID-19.  More than 400,000 people have died from the disease, and over 14 million cases have been reported.  … Read More
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Address inequalities to end AIDS by 2030, UN chief says in new report

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Despite action and progress against HIV in some places and population groups, HIV epidemics continue to expand in others, the report revealed. It was launched just weeks ahead of a major UN General Assembly meeting on AIDS.  “It is imperative to break out of an increasingly costly and unsustainable cycle of achieving some progress against HIV but ultimately not enough… Read More
Africa Investments 

Ethiopia: African Development Fund provides $31.2 million to boost nutrition and end child stunting

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $31.2 million to the Government of Ethiopia to increase access to multi-sectoral nutritional services for children under-five years, by boosting access to services for improved health, a more diverse and nutritious food,  and improving knowledge, attitude and practices on feeding, care and hygiene. The Multi-sectoral Approach… Read More
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