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Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH)

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    • 6th ABH Summit and Grand Finale Grand Prize Winner
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Source: Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) |

Third Time Lucky: How Henri Ousmane Gueye’s Relentless Pursuit of Impact was Rewarded with the 2024 Africa’s Business Heroes Grand Prize

Henri’s story captivated the audience and the judges and, more importantly, demonstrated how Eyone is transforming Senegal’s healthcare landscape through digitization

Combining a professional qualification as a software engineer dedicated to digital transformation, with a passion for improving Senegal’s medical ecosystem, has finally led to recognition for visionary Senegalese entrepreneur Henri Ousmane Gueye on the global stage. After entering the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition on two previous occasions without…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of France’s Alstom Group

The meeting focused on work progress in projects implemented by the French company in various transport sectors in Egypt, alongside efforts to localize railway industries

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman and CEO of Alstom Group, Mr. Henri Poupart-Lafarge. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly and Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry, Lieutenant-General Kamel El-Wazir. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand

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    • H.E. Mrs. Betty Oyella Bigombe, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the Kingdom of Thailand, and Ms. Wanalee Lohpechra, Deputy Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East, and African Affairs
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Deputy Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East, and African Affairs met with Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the Kingdom of Thailand, with residence in Kuala Lumpur

Both sides exchanged views on various issues to promote bilateral cooperation between Thailand and Uganda, particularly development cooperation in various fields of Thailand’s expertise and Uganda’s need

On 24 March 2025, Ms. Wanalee Lohpechra, Deputy Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East, and African Affairs, met with H.E. Mrs. Betty Oyella Bigombe, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the Kingdom of Thailand, with residence in Kuala Lumpur, who was travelling to Thailand on her…

Department of State, United States of America
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Defending America’s Security through Visa and Travel Restrictions on South Sudan

Effective immediately, the United States Department of State is taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders

It is time for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to stop taking advantage of the United States. Enforcing our nation’s immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States. Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea

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Financial Support to the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans (NAEWDV)

Members of the Swedish branch of the association, members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in Germany, and the ‘Tsinat’ and ‘Awet Nhafash’ groups contributed a total of 617,619 Nakfa

Nationals inside the country and abroad have contributed over 800 thousand Nakfa in support of the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. Mr. Fesehaye Tesfamicael, Chairman of the Association, reported that members of the Swedish branch of the association, members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Students’ Cultural and Sports Week

The event included the participation of 1,100 students and 116 teachers from 52 schools

A students’ cultural and sports week was organized in the Laelai Gash sub-zone. The event included the participation of 1,100 students and 116 teachers from 52 schools. Activities featured sports competitions, general knowledge contests, educational presentations, and innovation displays. Mr. Kaleab Berhe, head of the education office in the sub-zone,…

African Union (AU)
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First Meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union on the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Situation

The Session was dedicated to the consideration of the appointment of a new Mediator for the AU’s engagement in the peace process between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda

In line with the African Union’s mandate to promote peace, security and stability on the continent, the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union held its First virtual Meeting on 5th April 2025. The meeting was convened and chaired by H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda
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Chinese Embassy in Uganda Holds Qingming Memorial for Fallen China’s Uganda Aid Experts

Representatives from the Chinese institutions in Uganda stated in their speeches that it is their great honor to inherit the legacy of the martyrs and be pioneers of China-Uganda practical and friendly cooperation

On April 4, 2025, Chargé d'affaires a.i. Fan Xuecheng of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda together with embassy staff presented a Qingming tomb-sweeping ceremony for deceased Chinese Experts who sacrificed their lives during the construction of the Uganda National Stadium project aid by China. Representatives from Chinese Community in Uganda…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy

The discussion included ways to enhance reliance on renewable energy sources, in line with the state's commitment to achieving sustainable development goals

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, Advisor to the President for Urban Planning Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed, Head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority Lieutenant General Ahmed El-Shazly, Head of the Armed Forces…

Youth Charter
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United Nations (UN) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Youth Charter issues global call to action for coordinated efforts in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals through sport

On the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is issuing a global Call to Action urging greater coordinated efforts across governments, institutions, and civil society to harness the power of sport in delivering the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals…

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