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- Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank Group President, delivers the keynote address for the Scaling Finance for Smallholder Farmers in Africa Conference, held 17-18 March 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya
- Vice President for Agriculture, Human ad Social Development, Dr. Beth Dunford, pushed for a collaborative approach amongst partners to achieve a common goal during her opening remarks, on 17 March 2015
- African Development Bank mulls $500 million facility to mobilize financing for smallholder farmers
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | 12 minutes ago

African Development Bank Mulls $500 Million Facility to Mobilize Financing for Smallholder Farmers

The Bank has approved 77 projects valued at $3.9 billion to support the implementation of Country Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts across 32 countries, with an additional $1.72 billion in planned approvals this year

African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has announced plans to launch a $500 million facility designed to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and small agribusiness enterprises across Africa. Speaking at the High-Level Conference on Scaling Finance for Smallholder Farmers in Nairobi, Adesina revealed that…

Source: Energy Capital & Power | an hour ago

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Investments Drive African Mining Growth

African Mining Week 2025 takes place under the theme ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth’

Ambrosia Enters Malian Market In February 2025, investment fund Ambrosia Investment Holding acquired a 50% stake in Canadian firm Allied Gold’s mining projects in Ethiopia and Mali. As part of the deal, Ambrosia will inject $375 million in working capital to accelerate project development, boosting Ethiopia and Mali’s gold output…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | 2 hours ago

Egypt: President El-Sisi Visits Sayyida Nafisa Mosque

President El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's commitment to completing the development of Al Abayt sites, including their mosques, highlighting that the Egyptians' attachment to the Prophet's family reflects an awareness of their value and recognition of their virtue

Today at dawn, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque to inaugurate the renovation work. Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed El-Tayyeb, Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Usama Al-Azhari,Governor of Cairo, Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Dr. Mohamed Al-Duwaini, Grand Mufti of…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 2 hours ago

United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Sudan Organize Humanitarian Visit to Gorom Refugee Camp in Juba Alongside International Delegations

The visit coincided with Zayed Humanitarian Day – celebrated by the UAE on the 19th of Ramadan of each year – which reflects the country’s values of compassion, coexistence, and tolerance

The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of South Sudan, along with international participation, led a high-level humanitarian visit to Gorom Refugee Camp in Juba, demonstrating solidarity with displaced communities who fled conflict in neighboring countries, including Sudanese refugees. The visit was led by His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan…

Source: World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania | 3 hours ago

Strengthening Emergency Care System in Tanzania

The country faces critical gaps in its emergency response system, including a lack of structured coordination, absence of formal emergency medical services, and no centralized dispatch system

Is currently facing a critical challenge with one of the highest road traffic death rates in sub-Saharan Africa, at 16 deaths per 100,000 people. Many of these fatalities and disabilities could be prevented with timely emergency care. However, the country faces critical gaps in its emergency response system, including a lack…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | 3 hours ago

Eritrea: Congress of the Board of National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) in Laelai Gash

During the congress, 14 board members were elected from the administrative areas of Tokombia, Birar, Meflech, Adi-Bigidi, Shilalo, Adi-Tsetser, Sheshebit, and Adhakin

The board of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) in the Laelai Gash sub-zone held its first congress on 16 and 17 March. During the congress, 14 board members were elected from the administrative areas of Tokombia, Birar, Meflech, Adi-Bigidi, Shilalo, Adi-Tsetser, Sheshebit, and Adhakin. Ms. Rigat Dagnew, Secretary…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | 3 hours ago

Eritrea: Increase in Pregnant Women Delivering at Health Facilities

Highlighting the results of an integrated effort to encourage the public to utilize health facilities, Nurse Mebrahtu stated that the number of women delivering at health facilities has increased by 22%

Due to growing awareness among women in the Molqui sub-zone, the number of pregnant women giving birth at health facilities has been steadily increasing. The report was presented by Nurse Mebrahtu Yemane, head of health facilities in the sub-zone. Highlighting the results of an integrated effort to encourage the public…

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Source: Invest Africa | 4 hours ago

Harnessing Natural Capital for Growth: The Africa Debate Returns to London

The focus must shift towards bold policy reforms, investment in value chains, and partnerships that promote industrial growth, ensuring Africa is not just a supplier of raw materials but a leader in global markets

Now in its 11th year, The Africa Debate 2025 returns as London’s leading Africa-focused investment forum, bringing together global policymakers, industry leaders, and investors at the prestigious Guildhall on 2 July 2025. At a time when Africa’s economic transformation is at a critical inflection point, this year’s debate will focus…

Source: The World Bank Group | 4 hours ago

World Bank Enhances Commitment to Human Capital Development in Morocco

The first two financing operations, approved in June 2022 and December 2023, supported substantial legislative changes, including generalizing compulsory health insurance and launching a comprehensive social assistance program

The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved a $600 million financing package for the third phase of the "Strengthening Human Capital for a Resilient Morocco" program. The last in a series of three, this operation aims to enhance Morocco's resilience to health risks, improve human capital during childhood, reduce…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | 4 hours ago

Ethiopia Bolsters Public Health Emergency Response Through Workforce Development with Support from the Pandemic Fund

Ethiopia’s continued investment in training and capacity building is paving the way for a more resilient and prepared public health emergency response system

Ethiopia has taken a significant step in strengthening its public health emergency response capacity with the successful completion of the 3rd cohort African Volunteers Health Corps - Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies Corps (AVoHC-SURGE) Onboarding Training in Adama city 13th January to 13th February 2025. A total of…