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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

G20: Food security is vital for peace, stability and human dignity, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses a meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers in South Africa

Food security is about peace, stability, and human dignity, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, told G20 Foreign Ministers gathered in Johannesburg to discuss the global geopolitical situation. According to the latest UN figures, 733 million people worldwide face chronic hunger, 2.3…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Valdecy Urquiza, Interpol Secretary General and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group
    • "As the world’s most transparent financial institution for two consecutive editions [according to Publish What You Fund's assessment of sovereign portfolios], we maintain zero tolerance for corruption and terrorism financing,” said African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
    • “Corruption and financial crime are among the biggest obstacles to economic and social development in Africa and around the world,” said Interpol Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza
    • The African Development Bank Group was represented by members of President Adesina’s senior management team including the director of the Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption, Ms. Paula da Costa (1st left)
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank Partners with Interpol to Combat Financial Crime and Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts in Africa

According to Interpol’s 2024 Global Financial Fraud Assessment, business email compromise, romance baiting, phishing, and other online frauds pose growing threats to Africa’s digitalized economy

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) today. The Bank Group is the first multilateral development bank to establish such a collaboration with Interpol. …

Delegation of the European Union to Kenya
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Kenya |

The European Union (EU) Election Follow-up Mission calls on Kenyan authorities to expedite electoral reform to ensure transparent, inclusive and peaceful 2027 elections

The EU EOM in 2022 made 21 recommendations, including seven priority ones based on observations, analysis and discussion with various stakeholders

The European Union deployed an Election Follow-up Mission (EU EFM) to the Republic of Kenya from 2 February to 1 March 2025, to assess progress made in the electoral reform process and the implementation status of the recommendations made by the EU Election Observation Mission 2022 (EU EOM 2022). This…

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

United Kingdom (UK) Chair statement: Ministerial Roundtable on Sudan

Statement highlighting UK Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds' convening of a ministerial roundtable to urgently address the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan

On 13 February, the UK Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds MP, convened Ministers and other representatives virtually from Canada, Egypt, EU, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, UAE and USA with the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher. The participants discussed how to urgently address the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Participates in United Nations (UN) Meeting to Launch Humanitarian Plans Addressing the Situation in Sudan

The UAE reiterated its call for all parties to ensure the safe, urgent, and unhindered access of essential humanitarian aid

Shahad Matar, Deputy Permanent Representative and Acting Charge d'Affaires at the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, participated in the joint launch by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination…

African Energy Chamber

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    • African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Fuel Regional Investment as Southern Africa Advances Oil & Gas (O&G) Development
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Source: African Energy Chamber |

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Fuel Regional Investment as Southern Africa Advances Oil & Gas (O&G) Development

Dubbed one of the final fronters for oil and gas exploration, Southern African is witnessing significant growth across the energy industry – but further investment is required to unlock the region’s full potential

From significant oil deposits in Namibia’s Orange Basin to untapped potential in South Africa to gas frontiers onshore Zimbabwe and developments in Mozambique and Angola, Southern Africa has emerged as a highly-promising oil and gas market. However, to unlock the full potential of the industry, investors need to rally, providing…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Saudi Arabia Expands Energy Ties with Africa: A Look at Key Investments, Partnerships
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Saudi Arabia Expands Energy Ties with Africa: A Look at Key Investments, Partnerships

Following Saudi Arabia's latest energy efficiency cooperation agreement with Egypt, the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference will provide a vital platform to accelerate partnerships and secure new deals between Saudi Arabia and African countries

Earlier this week, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud signed an agreement to develop an executive plan for energy efficiency cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties in the energy sector and fostering sustainable development. This follows another significant…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Local companies get tax waivers following Parliamentary approval

The exemptions, granted under Section 40(1) of the Tax Procedures Code Act, 2014 were based on financial hardships and the strategic importance of the entities to economic development

Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on approval of the waivers. The report presented by Committee Chairperson, Hon. Amos Kankunda on Thursday, 20…

Department of Science and Innovation, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Science and Innovation, Republic of South Africa |

Science, Technology and Innovation on presentation of South Africa’s National Astro-Tourism Strategy to Parliament

The Strategy is anchored on three pillars, which are: indigenous celestial narratives and human capacity development; infrastructure development; and inclusive tourism growth and partnerships

On Tuesday, 18 February, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, supported by Ms. Nomalungelo Gina, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and Ms. Maggie Sotyu, Deputy Minister of Tourism, led the presentation of South Africa’s National Astro-Tourism Strategy to Parliament. Last year, the Minister of…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Minister clarifies new curriculum grading

The overall score is constituted by the achievement at school level (20 percent) and end of cycle examination scores (80 percent)

Products of the new lower secondary school curriculum are confident, can communicate better and can apply the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes in reaI life situations. Presenting a Statement on the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) grading system under the new curriculum, the Minister of State for Education and Sports,…

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