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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Source: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |

South Africa: Johannesburg shows how people and planet gain from greener cities

Johannesburg is one of a growing number of global cities racing to lower their greenhouse gas emissions through better urban planning

The sun has set in Johannesburg, South Africa and Nntuthuzelo Ndwandwa, 39, is returning home from her job as a customer care consultant. When once she would have glanced nervously into the shadows, now she walks through a complex illuminated by solar-powered lights and enters her home, where a solar-powered…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Mali: United Nations (UN) experts call for immediate and unconditional release of three political activists, urge specialised medical care

The three political detainees are members of the African Solidarity for Democracy and Independence Party (SADI) and the Movement for Peace in Mali (MPPM)

UN experts* today called for the immediate and unconditional release of political activists Moulaye Baba Haïdara, Mahamoud Mohamed Mangane and Amadou Togola to enable them to receive medical treatment following torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment sustained during their detention by the Malian Security Services. “We are alarmed by…

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

Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) call for stringent enforcement of laws on drug dispensation

Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance is a parliamentary advocacy forum working with other sectors to ensure that legislators perform their core roles, and are also part of the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance

Members of Parliament on the Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance have called on the Government to double their efforts in enforcing policies and laws that tackle drug dispensation to patients. MPs who were attending a workshop on antimicrobial resistance held at Parliament on Friday, 21 March 2025, called for new…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), European Union (EU) and British Council join forces to promote sustainable energy development in West Africa

The meeting aimed to review progress and milestones achieved so far in the program, discuss project duration and potential extensions, and reorganize the budget to ensure effective project implementation

The 4th Steering Committee Meeting of the EU-ECOWAS Scholarship Programme on Sustainable Energy took place on March 20,2025, Virtually, bringing together representatives from ECOWAS, the European Union, and the British Council. The meeting aimed to review progress and milestones achieved so far in the program, discuss project duration and potential…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Concludes Regional Tourism Training in Banjul With Renewed Commitment to Attract 10 Million Intra-Community Tourists by 2029

The choice of The Gambia as the host country reflects its significance in fostering regional tourism cooperation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has successfully concluded a five-day high-level regional training workshop on responsible tourism and the free movement of persons, held in Banjul, The Gambia. This strategic gathering represented a significant milestone in the implementation of the ECOTOUR Regional Policy (2021–2030), reinforcing the Commission’s…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Japan support Angola to strengthen food and water security in drought stricken areas

This funding will enhance the food and water security while strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers through Japanese agricultural technology innovations

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 2 million from the Government of Japan to support over 27,000 people affected by drought in southern Angola. This funding will enhance the food and water security while strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers through Japanese agricultural technology…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana Committed to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Programme, Advancing Debt Restructuring – Finance Minister

The government remains optimistic that ongoing reforms and international support will help position the country on a stronger economic path

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and ensuring the successful completion of the country’s debt restructuring efforts. Speaking during a meeting with the German Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Daniel Krull, Dr. Forson acknowledged…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • (Left) Solomane Koné, the African Development Bank Group’s Acting Director General for Central Africa and Alamine Ousmane Mey, Cameroon’s Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development and Governor of the Bank for Cameroon
    • (Left to right, front row) Kildadi Taguiéké Boukar, Governor of the Adamaoua region, Abate Edi’i Jean, Governor of the North region, Ernest Ngallé Bibéhè, Minister of Transport, Solomane Koné, the African Development Bank Group’s Acting Director General for Central Africa, Alamine Ousmane Mey, Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, Minister of Public Works, Ibrahim Talba Malla, Minister of Public Contracts, and Koulsoumi Alhadji, Secretary of State to the Minister of Forest and Wildlife
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Cameroon: African Development Bank Group approves €330 million loan to upgrade Ngaoundéré-Garoua road to improve connectivity and strengthen regional integration

The aim of the programme is to modernise a strategic section of Cameroon's road network, which is essential for transporting people and goods between the north and south of the country

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has given the green light to a loan of €330.48 million to Cameroon to redevelop and widen a key section of the Douala-Ndjamena economic corridor, a vital part of plans promoting strengthened regional integration. The financing agreement for the 246-km-long Ngaoundéré-Garoua section of the…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana and United Kingdom (UK) Strengthen Economic Ties: Finance Minister Hosts United Kingdom (UK) Trade Envoy

The Minister highlighted Ghana’s plans for a major VAT reform and expressed interest in learning from the UK’s highly efficient VAT system

The Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with the United Kingdom following a high-level meeting with the UK Trade Envoy to Ghana, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, and Akosua Dentaa Amoateng MBE. During the discussions, Hon. Dr. Ato Forson underscored the urgent need…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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    • All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Partners BridgeAfric, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for Lagos Global Music Workshop
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Source: All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) |

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Partners BridgeAfric, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for Lagos Global Music Workshop

The event, scheduled to take place from March 26th to 29th, 2025 aims to train young creatives, foster international collaborations, and further enhance the capabilities of creators and professionals

Lagos is set to welcome top music business leaders, celebrities, business executives, and creative industry professionals from around the world as All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA (https://AFRIMA.org/), partners with bridgeAfric, and UNESCO to host the Showbiz101 Global Workshop and Music Creation Camp. The event, scheduled to take place from March…

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