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Le prix Nobel attribué au Programme alimentaire mondial est un moment décisif de notre Histoire

Elwin Mandowa,
Voir David Beasley, dans un tweet récent, assis par terre dans le bureau du Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM) au Niger, entouré de membres du personnel de l’organisation et célébrant un prix Nobel de la paix bien mérité, a réveillé en moi des souvenirs. C’était en 2005. J’étais en mission au Niger pour l’agence Associated Press. Je couvrais une crise alimentaire… Read More
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Winners of the SFAN Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award

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– – Stars From All Nations, the education company that unlocks the potential of the youth, convened a critical mass of innovators and bright thinkers at the first-ever Global Student Entrepreneurship Week held on September 28-29, 2020.  The two-day event received participation from thought leaders such as Lord Dr. Michael Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE, Global Head of Corporate Citizenship for… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Three billion people globally lack handwashing facilities at home: UNICEF

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According to new estimates from UNICEF, 40 per cent of the world’s population – or 3 billion people – do not have a handwashing facility with water and soap at home. The number is much higher in least developed countries, where nearly three-quarters go without.  Kelly Ann Naylor, Associate Director of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene at UNICEF, said that it… Read More
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Strike by airport workers in Ghana disrupts flights

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– – Staff of Ghana’s Civil Aviation Authority have laid down their tools. They are protesting encroachment on lands belonging to the authority which they claim is affecting their operations. The strike follows a recent ultimatum issued by the workers for their concerns to be addressed or be forced to embark on strike. Some domestic airlines have cancelled flights as a… Read More
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Webinar on Africa’s COVID-19 response within the extractives sector

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Webinar on Africa’s COVID-19 response within the extractives sector   Who: The African Legal Support Facility and the African Natural Resources Centre When: Wednesday 21 October, 10:00am to 12:00pm GMT Where: Virtual All across Africa, the extractives sector and other economic activity has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some governments have responded by allowing the sector to remain… Read More
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Message from Wambui Gichuri, Acting Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, African Development Bank Group, on Global Handwashing…

Elwin Mandowa,
This year’s Global Handwashing Day* theme – “Hand Hygiene for All” – takes on an added importance. Handwashing, this simple, effective, and inexpensive practice, saves lives and prevents infectious diseases and epidemics such as COVID-19 from spreading. Unfortunately, this essential preventive measure is not available to everyone because only one in four Africans have access to a safe source of water.… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Progress against tuberculosis ‘at risk’: WHO

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According to the UN health agency, though TB cases fell by 9 per cent and deaths by 14 per cent between 2015 and 2019, access to TB services remains a challenge.  “Equitable access to quality and timely diagnosis, prevention, treatment and care remains a challenge”, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, said in a news release announcing the findings.  “Accelerated… Read More
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‘Time for global solidarity’ to overcome COVID’s health, social and economic challenges

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In a joint statement, the International Labour Organization (ILO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted that tens of millions are at risk of falling into extreme poverty. “Now is the time for global solidarity and support, especially with the most vulnerable in our societies, particularly in the emerging and… Read More
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Appointments in the cabinet of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina

Elwin Mandowa,
DIRECTOR GENERAL, CABINET OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine FAL Director General, Cabinet Office of the President, effective 1st November 2020. As Director General, Ms. Fal will oversee the administrative and operational work and activities of the Cabinet Office of the President. Primarily, she will provide oversight of… Read More
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African trade to be impacted by No-deal Brexit and Covid-19

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– – A No-Deal Brexit compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic could see UK GDP fall by 6% and lose £134 billion pounds annually according to The Outlook for Trade after Brexit report. Thereport, from the leading legal global law firm Baker McKenzie and economic consultancy Oxford Economics, covers four sectors of the UK economy, automotive, consumer goods, healthcare and technology which make… Read More
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