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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Hanna S. Tetteh statement on International Women's Day: Advancing women’s meaningful participation at all levels is crucial for lasting peace in Libya

UNSMIL calls upon all relevant Libyan stakeholders to take decisive actions in advancing the status of women and girls, ensuring their rights and giving them equal opportunities

Libyan women have a long history of significant and inspiring achievements and contributions to society across the length and breadth of this diverse and beautiful country. Today, they continue to drive progress, lead their communities, participate in governance and stand for election despite many challenges and more importantly build their…

African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)
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Ghanaian peacekeepers in Somalia mark 68th Independence Anniversary

As part of the day’s festivities, the female military and police peacekeepers held a march, and performed drills on gun assembly and stripping, as well as close combat martial arts

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) celebrated International Women’s Day today, recognising the valuable contributions made by female peacekeepers to ensure peace and security in Africa.  The day was celebrated at the AUSSOM Force Headquarters in Mogadishu, and held under the theme, “Accelerate Action: Rights, Equality,…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Press Release on the Human Rights Promotion Mission to the Republic of Seychelles

During the Mission, the delegation will meet with a cross-section of human rights actors in the country

The Secretariat of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Secretariat) wishes to inform the general public that the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), upon authorization of the Government by the Republic of Seychelles (Seychelles), is scheduled to undertake a Promotion Mission to Seychelles…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Statement By the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa on the Occasion of the International Women's Day

Africa has witnessed remarkable strides in advancing the rights and empowerment of women and girls, demonstrating the continent’s resilience and commitment to gender equality

On this momentous occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), through its Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa (SRRWA), stands at a pivotal juncture in the global pursuit of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. This…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) unites 11 Member States in historic gender-inclusive African Wrestling tournament

Organized on behalf of ECOWAS by its Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC) in collaboration with Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), the tournament is a key event in ECOWAS’ 50th Anniversary Celebrations

The 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) officially commenced today, March  6, 2025, at the Velodrome, MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together wrestlers from 11 ECOWAS Member States in a display of strength, heritage, and unity. This year’s tournament is particularly significant, as it marks the first-ever inclusion…

East African Community (EAC)
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Message From the East African Community (EAC) Secretary General on International Women’s Day, 2025

Championing Gender Equity and Empowerment: Women as Builders of a Sustainable Future

On this International Women’s Day 2025, I extend my warmest greetings to all women across the East African Community (EAC) region and beyond. Today, we celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women in shaping our societies, economies, and governance structures. This year’s theme, “Championing Gender Equity and Empowerment: Women…

African Energy Chamber

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Endorses United States (U.S.) Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s Support for African Energy Independence

As the U.S. moves toward supporting Africa’s right to develop its own energy resources, African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 serves as the premier platform for driving investment into the continent’s oil, gas and energy industries

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered a decisive message at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., affirming that Africa must be free to harness its vast energy resources without foreign interference. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), as the voice of Africa’s energy sector, fully supports this position,…

African Energy Chamber

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Egypt’s Oil & Gas Prospects Soar with New Licensing Opportunities

Egypt’s latest licensing round and increased production efforts position the country as a key energy player in Africa, with African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 serving as a pivotal platform for global investors to explore new opportunities

Egypt’s energy sector is experiencing a new wave of optimism as the country steps up efforts to attract foreign investment in its oil and gas industry. The momentum comes as Egypt embarks on its latest licensing round, offering 13 exploration and production opportunities in a bid to further develop its…

Afreximbank

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Uganda joins Afreximbank’s Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA) as 21st Member State

Over the past four years, Afreximbank has approved over $813 million in financing for Uganda’s public and private sectors, with a pipeline in exceeding US$ 1 billion in pending approvals

The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) development impact investment arm, into all corners of the continent reached a major milestone today with the signing of the Fund’s Establishment Agreement by Uganda. With Uganda’s accession, FEDA…

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated

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Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire Launches West Africa’s First Gender Bond to Accelerate Financial Inclusion for Women Entrepreneurs

This five-year bond provides an attractive annual interest rate of 6.5% with a two-year capital repayment grace period

Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (www.Ecobank.com), the leading Pan African Bank, takes a major step forward in its commitment to financial inclusion with the launch of the first Gender Bond in West Africa. This groundbreaking bond issuance, amounting to XOF 10 billion, aims to mobilize funding…

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