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Network International

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Network International and Airtel advance their strategic rollout plan in key markets

Uganda first to go live under pan-Africa Payment Processing Partnership

Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae/), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), in partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform for Airtel Africa, has begun the rollout of digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled for…

Marriott International, Inc.

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Tribute Portfolio Marks Its Debut in Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit with the Opening of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The communal spirit of the Maasai is reflected in the hotel’s design, with shared spaces like outdoor dining areas and a central bonfire encouraging interaction and connection

Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) growing collection of characterful, independent hotels - welcomes its first safari lodge with the launch of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Karatu, Tanzania. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a protected territory in Tanzania's Arusha…

Equality Now

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New report finds sexist laws persist worldwide

Over the last 30 years, more than 60 countries have liberalized their abortion laws

 A new global report analyzing sex discrimination in laws reveals that while some commendable gains have been achieved in strengthening legal protections for women and girls over the past five years, progress remains slow, uneven, and increasingly under threat from a growing backlash against women’s rights.   Research by Equality Now…

The World Bank Group
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Economic diversification is crucial for unlocking new sources of growth in Equatorial Guinea, says new report

The decline in the country’s oil revenues, combined with past shortfalls in diversifying the economy, has resulted in a prolonged recession, reversed economic gains, and jeopardized social progress

Economic diversification away from oil, investing in its people and strengthening institutions are crucial for stemming economic decline in Equatorial Guinea, says the World Bank in its latest Country Economic Memorandum report on the country. The decline in the country’s oil revenues, combined with past shortfalls in diversifying the economy,…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Calls For Innovation And Strategic Partnerships To Strengthen Food Security In Africa

President Bio shared insights into his flagship initiative, the Feed Salone Initiative, which aims to revolutionize agriculture in Sierra Leone

His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio has emphasized that food security is not just about agricultural production but is intrinsically linked to economic growth, health, climate resilience, and national stability. Delivering the keynote address at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, President Bio addressed hundreds…

State House Seychelles
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Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Inaugurates Vista Heights Estate in Glacis

The new residential development comprises 12 two-bedroom apartments, providing homes for 12 families from the district

Under the theme "Peace and Harmony," President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the official inauguration of the Vista Heights Estate in the Glacis district yesterday afternoon. The project, a joint initiative with the Qatar Fund in collaboration with the Government of Seychelles, commenced in September 2023 and was completed in December 2024, with a total…

State House Seychelles
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Seychelles: President Wavel Ramkalawan Inspires A-Level Students at Independent School

The visit was warmly welcomed by students and staff, who expressed gratitude for the President’s time and encouragement

President Wavel Ramkalawan visited the Independent School, engaging with A-Level students in a motivational session aimed at inspiring them as they prepare for their academic and personal journeys. The visit followed a request from the school for a meet-and-greet session with students completing their A Levels and gearing up for…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates and awards 57 staff members for outstanding contribution to the Community’s development

Staff members who received various awards included 17 retirees; 12 personnel for long service; and 28 drivers who had driven for 15 years and above without recording any accident

On the 25th of February 2025, the ECOWAS Commission hosted a significant event in the main Auditorium of the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable contributions of its personnel, reflecting the institution’s continuous dedication to recognizing service excellence and commitment. The event, which began at…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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4th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting Concludes Successfully in Cabo Verde

During the meeting, participants engaged in intense discussions and deliberations on key maritime security issues

The 4th ECOWAS Sub-Committee of Chiefs of Naval Staff Meeting concluded on Thursday 27 February, bringing to a close three days of deliberations on maritime security issues in the West African region. The meeting organised by the ECOWAS Regional Security Division (Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security – ECOWAS)…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Programs in Connection with International Women’s Day

The seminar was attended by women in the civil service and female high school students

Various programs in connection with International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, have been organized in the Akordet sub-zone. Ms. Hasina Omar, Secretary of the National Union of Eritrean Women in the sub-zone, stated that the programs include general knowledge competitions, public campaigns, and promotional activities. Ms. Hasina also noted…

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