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Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed deep concern over the increase in the fight between government troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the 23 March Movement (M23) rebels in the east. The fight, in 10 days, has seen multiple civilians killed, “massive displacement” and four peacekeepers from […]
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – European Union (EU) adopted a new programme worth €115 million yesterday to support the ecological, inclusive and innovative development of Morocco’s agricultural and forestry sectors. The programme “Terre Verte” aims to contribute to the national strategies of Morocco “Green Generation” and “Moroccan Forests” covering the period 2020-2030 by promoting an ecological transition […]
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The first formal peace talks aimed at ending two years of war between the Ethiopian army and forces from the country’s northern region of Tigray started in South Africa on Tuesday and will end on Sunday, the South African government said. At stake is an opportunity to end a conflict that has […]
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Monday, October 24th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A top Pakistani news anchor, Arshad Sharif, was shot dead in Kenya, his wife said on Monday, just months after he fled his home country to avoid arrest over sedition charges. Sharif was a frequent critic of the powerful military establishment and supporter of former prime minister Imran Khan, who was ousted […]
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Monday, October 24th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Africa, have urged governments on the continent to promote and advance human rights-respecting approach in drafting their cybersecurity law and policy-making. The African CSOs said the adoption of approach is very important because cybersecurity issues have the potential to affect peoples’ well-being, rights and other […]
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Thursday, October 20th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nations (UN) has harped on the need for a robust donor support system which is required to help low-income countries reach self-reliance. UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed made the observation in her video message to the first ministerial meeting of the School Meals Coalition Task Force which was held in […]
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Thursday, October 20th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva has said that there is so much the African continent can do for its member states just by removing obstacles to growth on the basis of African integration. Ms. Georgieva noted that it is so important that Africa does not waiver from […]
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Tuesday, October 11th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tanzanian and Kenyan leaders have agreed to step up the fight against cross-border crime, including human trafficking and poaching. Addressing a news conference at State House in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, said the two leaders have also agreed to […]
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Monday, October 10th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dr. Ayman Ismail, an associate professor at the American University in Cairo has said that Egypt is currently experiencing an unprecedented growth and development in the entrepreneurship sector. Dr. Ismail disclosed this in Cairo while speaking during the launch of the Entrepreneurship in Egypt report, which he authored. The report which is […]
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Saturday, October 8th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lionesses of Africa, a network of women entrepreneurs, with support from Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA), an initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched a playbook for managing the future of work. Dubbed, “100 Lionesses Future of Work Playbook”, the digital tool celebrates 100 leading African […]
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Friday, October 7th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing window of the African Development Bank Group has approved $10.53 million in financial support to Côte d’Ivoire for the implementation of its rural electrification programme. Established in 1972, the ADF became operational in 1974. Administered by the AfDB, it comprises, till date, 32 contributing countries […]
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Friday, October 7th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says Ethiopia’s suspension of its “visa on arrival” to non-resident foreigners at all entry points is due to insecurity, especially regarding its current political situation. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Francisca Omayuli, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The government, however, urged […]
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Thursday, October 6th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has become Africa’s fifth country, alongside Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana and Egypt, to become an “ML III” (the third of four levels in the WHO’s classification} for vaccines. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa made this known in a statement issued by the world […]
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Monday, October 3rd, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane has announced the launch of her mentorship programme, which is aimed at empowering young girls in the country. The ex-beauty queen said the programme will be facilitated by Lalela Foundation, which she founded in 2019 with the aim to assist and create opportunities for children without […]
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Monday, October 3rd, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Things are currently looking up for lawyers and judicial officials in Guinea-Bissau, courtesy of a project supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The AfDB’s project has helped improve the quality of training for judicial actors, including lawyers in the West African nation. Notably, it also contributed to an increase in the […]
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of 2.3 billion South African rands ($134.9 million) in co-financing for the second phase of Namibia’s Governance and Economic Recovery Support Programme (GERSP II). The funds will support Namibia’s resilience and post-Covid-19 inclusive economic recovery by strengthening governance and implementing real sector reforms. German […]
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Saturday, October 1st, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved €199 million loan to finance Morocco’s Competitive and Resilient Cereal Development Support Programme (PADCRC). This new operation forms part of the African Emergency Food Production Facility to help boost food security, nutrition, and resilience across Africa. The programme will help reduce Morocco’s cereal imports, focusing on […]
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Thursday, September 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – South Sudan in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a two-year programme focused on boosting food production and strengthening community resilience. Josephine Lagu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, said the South Sudan Emergency Food Production Programme (SSEFPP) would focus on the production of sorghum, cowpea, and rice in […]
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Egypt aimed at increasing the number of foreign tourists by between 25 per cent and 30 per cent annually and boosting its revenues, the Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Issa, said on Tuesday. Issa’s remarks came during an evening ceremony held at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to mark […]
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two Mali basket ballers who were filmed fighting with each other at the FIBA Women’s World Cup have apologized, saying they were frustrated after their team were eliminated from the tournament. The fight was between Salimatou Kourouma and Kamite Elisabeth Dabou. It broke out as Serbia’s Sasa Cado was being interviewed in […]
