Source: UN Women - Africa |

United Nations (UN) Women Unveils Comprehensive Analysis of Tanzanian Laws from a Gender Perspective

Legal reforms are crucial to eliminating discriminatory laws and aligning national legislation with international human rights standards, ensuring that women and girls can fully participate in all areas of society

Violence against women remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations, affecting millions globally and undermining gender equality. Tanzania has made notable progress in addressing violence against women through legal frameworks such as the Sexual Offences Special Provisions Act and the National Plan of Action to End Violence Against…

Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: Accreditation of the New Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Ambassador Bakker, a seasoned career diplomat with extensive experience, becomes the eleventh Dutch ambassador to be accredited to Seychelles

Mr. Henk Jan Bakker, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Seychelles, presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan during an official ceremony held at State House this morning. Ambassador Bakker, a seasoned career diplomat with extensive experience, becomes the eleventh Dutch ambassador…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and Netherlands committed to bolstering future collaborations

The two parties acknowledged the importance of the adoption of the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) to facilitate access to sustainable and climate finance for Small Island Developing States

The forthcoming Seychelles-European Union (EU) Partnership Dialogue, along with bilateral related cooperation issues, were key points of discussion between Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs Department, and H.E. Mr. Henk Jan Bakker, the Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Additional topics addressed during the meeting…

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Source: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) |

Canon Showcases Enhanced End-to-End Product Lineup at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024

Canon showcased its very latest innovations in imaging technology designed to empower broadcasters and content creators to push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional visual experiences

As part of our 'Closer to Our Customers' strategy, we showcased our latest advancements including the EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS C400 & EOSC80 to 25 key customers from across Africa; We aimed to equip our customers with firsthand experience of the diverse products, including Canon's Multicam Solutions…

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Source: The World Bank Group |

Between Poverty and Fragility: Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali

PACSU, funded by the World Bank, the Global Financing Facility (GFF), and the Netherlands, aims to improve access to and quality of health services

The Accelerating Progress Toward Health Coverage Project (PACSU), funded by the World Bank, the Global Financing Facility (GFF), and the Netherlands, aims to improve access and quality of health services; As a result of the project, the quality of services increased from 37% to 81%, with availability of essential drugs reaching…

Source: International Trade Centre |

Ethiopian Agri-tech Joining Farmers to Meet European Union (EU) Goals on fighting Deforestation

Orbit Innovation Hub in Addis Ababa, in partnership with the ITC Netherlands Trust Fund V Ethiopia Tech project, organized a symposium dedicated to exploring the potential of agritech in improving access to markets and finance

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to ensure that products imported into the EU do not contribute to deforestation. It's crucial for Ethiopian and African farmers to comply quickly to maintain access to the EU market, which is vital for their economic stability and growth. “If farmers and producers…

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African Development Bank Group, Ethiopia launch $94 million project to boost Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development in Ethiopia

The financing will support 500,000 smallholder farmer households in the Ethiopian states of Afar, Amhara, Oromia, and Somali, to increase wheat productivity from three to four tons per hectare

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the government of Ethiopia, in partnership with the Netherlands, fertilizer company OCP-Africa, and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), have launched an ambitious project to transform Ethiopia from a wheat importer to a self-sufficient producer and exporter. The total cost of the Climate…

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Annual Meetings 2024: Netherlands bolsters Africa's climate resilience with $27 million disaster financing pledge to African Development Bank

With this commitment, signed earlier this month, the Netherlands becomes the sixth contributor to the Fund, operated by the Bank Group to boost Africa’s resilience and responsiveness to climate shocks

Representatives from the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) this week discussed further details of the Dutch government’s recent $27 million financial commitment to the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program Multi-Donor Trust Fund. With this commitment, signed earlier this month, the Netherlands becomes the sixth…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia |

Ethiopian businesses to benefit from new 2,2 billion ETB (€36 million) economic recovery support from the European Union (EU), Germany and the Netherlands

The programme is jointly funded by the European Union, the German Government, and the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands

The European Union (EU) and its partners launched a four-year programme to provide support to restore the local economy and build the resilience of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that are affected by the crises in Ethiopia, with a focus on the North of the Country, notably the regions…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eri-Diaspora Engages in Varied Public Diplomacy Activities

Participants, including the Head of the Public and Community Affairs branch in the Embassy of Eritrea in Scandinavian countries, discussed observed strengths and weaknesses

Eritrean nationals residing in Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the USA are actively participating in extensive public diplomacy activities, including seminars, conferences, and celebrations, among others. According to a report from the Public and Community Affairs Office in Italy, seminars were held from 14 January to 28 April in 11…