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Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

Civilians and Médecins sans frontières (MSF) teams trapped by violence in Walikale, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Over 700 displaced people are sheltering at the Walikale general hospital, putting additional pressure on already-limited medical resources

Worsening violence between armed groups in Walikale, DRC, has trapped people and our teams and is preventing the delivery of supplies. If supply routes remain blocked, our teams will start to run out of essential medical supplies in two weeks. We call on all warring parties to protect civilians, medical…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Representatives of the African Development Bank and other participants in Senegal's award-winning $545M sustainable term loan facility in Cape Town
    • Members of the AfDB team that participated in Rwanda's €200 M award-winning ESG loan in Cape Town
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank-Supported Projects in Senegal, Rwanda Clinch Top Honors at 2025 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards

The awards celebrate Africa’s most innovative and transformative financial deals, highlighting exemplary execution, effective mobilization of new liquidity pools, and innovative deal structuring

Two African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) -supported projects have garnered top honours at the 2025 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4li4foE) conference. A $545 million sustainable term loan facility in Senegal (https://apo-opa.co/4ldg7rV) was named Sovereign Syndicated Loan Deal of the Year, while Rwanda’s €200 million ESG loan (https://apo-opa.co/4lf3cpd) was…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Celebrating Resilience and Enterprise: International Women’s Day in South Sudan

The event provided a critical platform for women entrepreneurs to sell directly to buyers from the diplomatic corps, NGOs, and the private sector

Women entrepreneurs made sales worth thousands of dollars at a mini bazaar.  “Despite the challenges of poverty in our community, I have become more self-reliant through the skills I’ve gained from ITC initiatives. I no longer struggle to afford basic necessities, and I am determined to succeed in all my…

FAO Regional Office for Africa
Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

Empowering Zimbabwe's drylands: how the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) project is transforming lives

The integration of renewable energy solutions at the Community Seed Bank, such as the solar-powered borehole that supplies clean and safe water to the farmer field school, nursery, livestock and about 296 households (2072 people) in the community is a testament to the project's commitment to environmental sustainability

In Zimbabwe's drylands, a remarkable transformation is underway, thanks to the GEF-7 Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP). Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this collaborative initiative is empowering local communities to achieve the "four betters" outlined by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): better…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ms. Eri Arfiya by Ms. Annelize Schroeder, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Japan

Both sides concurred that the visit of Deputy President Mashatire, following the Japan-South Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in February, will further increase the momentum for deepening bilateral relations

On April 2, commencing at 10:10 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from Ms. Annelize Schroeder, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Japan. The overview is as follows: At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Denouncing False Information Regarding the Health Facility Donated by Qatari Government Located at the Seychelles Coast Guards

Misinformation regarding national government facilities undermines public trust and detracts from the dedicated efforts of professionals who work tirelessly to serve our community

The Office of the President wishes to categorically refute the misleading and false information being disseminated by the presidential candidate of United Seychelles regarding the health facility donated by the Qatari Government located at the Seychelles Coast Guard base. Contrary to these claims, we wish to reassure the public that…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Zambia Bolsters Copper Exploration Ahead of 2031 Target

African Mining Week will host panel discussions, project showcases and exclusive networking sessions, showcasing opportunities within Africa’s copper upstream sector

Zambia has launched a series of strategic initiatives in 2025 to accelerate copper drilling and meet its target of producing 3.1 million tons per annum by 2031. In February 2025, the country introduced the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (www.MMMD.Gov.zm), a digital platform designed to enhance efficiency and transparency in…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile appoints Ms Gadija Brown as Economic Special Advisor

A seasoned professional with rich experience in the commercial banking sector, Ms Brown brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as an Advisor in the Presidency

The Office of the Deputy President of the Republic South Africa, His Excellency, Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, is pleased to announce the appointment of former MEC for Finance in the Free State Province, Ms Gadija Brown as Special Economic Advisor to the Deputy President.   A seasoned professional with rich…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

South Africa - Men as allies: Youth dialogue tackles patriarchal masculinities for gender equality

The dialogue, supported by the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, was convened to compile youth recommendations for the upcoming Women Empowerment Ministerial Working Group (W20) meeting

On 27 March 2025, UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office, in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology, and the Departments of Women, Youth, and People with Disabilities, hosted a dialogue on ‘Transforming Patriarchal Masculinities for a Gender-Equal World’ for 150 young people. The dialogue, which took place in Pretoria,…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

Young leaders’ voices amplified at a Youth & G20 capacity-building workshop in South Africa

A panel discussion on gender advocacy enabled participants to identify key gender issues and develop advocacy strategies and actions for promoting gender equality

In 2025, South Africa holds the G20 presidency, with world leaders scheduled to convene later in the year to discuss priorities under the theme: 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.' On 27-28 February 2025, UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office and the South African Institute of International Affairs youth division (Youth@SAIIA) organized the…

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