Besides offering analysis on migration flows within and from North and West Africa, this report also offers new evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on
Author: Ronald Kabuubi
Former Deputy Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana wins Naome Kabashasharira
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Coronavirus – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Director Awarded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Goalkeeper Award for 2020 for role in fighting COVID-19
The award celebrates an established individual (or group) who has demonstrated commitment to the global development goals through impactful work during or in response to
U.S. funding to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supports Cancer Treatment in Egypt
Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is allocating $1 million in funding to IAEA to help Egypt enhance radiation therapy CAIRO, Egypt,
Coronavirus – Sierra Leone: COVID-19 update (22 September 2020)
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, September 23, 2020/ — Cumulative confirmed positive cases: 2,174 Total number of deaths: 72 Active new cases: 6 Active cases at Isolation
Coronavirus – Zimbabwe: COVID-19 Update (22 September 2020)
HARARE, Zimbabwe, September 23, 2020/ — COVID-19 Update: As of 22 September 2020, Zimbabwe had 7711 confirmed cases, including 5979 recoveries and 226 deaths. SOURCEMinistry
Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 Update (23 September 2020)
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 23, 2020/ Today 130 people have tested positive of coronavirus from a sample size of 3,874. 106 patients have recovered from the
Coronavirus: At least 51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-related disasters and COVID-19, new analysis by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reveals
The pandemic is increasing the needs of people suffering from climate-related disasters, compounding the vulnerabilities they face and hampering their recovery GENEVA, Switzerland, September 23,
Coronavirus – Malawi: COVID-19 Daily Information Update (23rd September 2020)
LILONGWE, Malawi, September 23, 2020/ — New cases: 7 Total confirmed case: 5746 Total active cases: 1427 Total recovered: 4140 (75 New) Total number of tests conducted: 51456 (467 New)
SelectUSA and AIPEX Sign Cooperative Arrangement to Promote Bilateral Investment
SelectUSA and AIPEX Sign Cooperative Arrangement to Promote Bilateral Investment The two organizations intend to cooperate to provide support to U.S. and Angolan investors and
Effective multilateralism key to overcoming global challenges, President Kenyatta says
MOMBASA, 23rd September 2020 – Effective multilateral action within a rule-based international system is key to overcoming global challenges including securing lasting peace and prosperity, President
Germany advances as Major Player in Pan-African Trade and Investment
The Germany-Africa Business Forum (GABF), Africa Oil & Power and the African Energy Chamber co-hosted the webinar as part of a GABF cooperation-focused series CAPE
City Climate Finance Gap Fund launches to support Climate Smart Urban Development
Supporting cities in developing and emerging economies LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg, September 23, 2020/ — The Gap Fund offers technical and advisory services for climate action
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation Signs US$5 million Murabaha Financing Facility to support SMEs in Maldives
ITFC partnership will enable Bank of Maldives, the country’s leading financial institution, to provide financial support to SMEs MALÉ, Maldives, September 23, 2020/ — The
IRANIAN AMBASSADOR BIDS FAREWELL TO HON. OKELLO ORYEM
KAMPALA,Uganda The outgoing Ambassador of The Islamic Republic of Iran to Uganda, H.E Seyed MORTEZA has paid a courtesy call on Hon. Henry Okello ORYEM,
Kawempe North MP Latif Ssebagala has stepped down from the Kampala Lord Mayoral race after being nominated on NUP ticket.
KAMPALA ,Uganda: Ssebagala told journalists on Tuesday, 22 September 2020 that the decision has been made with the interests of the party and Opposition in
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo, September 22, 2020/ Over 1.4 million confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with more than 1.1 million recoveries & 33,000 deaths cumulatively.
View country figures & more with the WHO African Region COVID-19 Dashboard: https://arcg.is/XvuSX. Coronavirus – Sierra Leone: COVID-19 update (21 September 2020) FREETOWN, Sierra Leone,
The African Union Ten Year Action Plan on Child Labour plan moves toward implementation
According to the latest International Labour Organization (ILO) global estimates, about 152 million children, 64 million girls and 88 million boys, are in child labour
Deadly malaria and cholera outbreaks grow amongst refugees as COVID pandemic strains health systems, warns International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Displaced and refugee families live together in small tents and makeshift homes and are confined together in small spaces without access to proper water, sanitation
Salah’s message to world leaders at the UN General Assembly: ‘Let’s make sure all children, including refugees, can go to school and achieve their dreams
GENEVA, Switzerland, September 22, 2020/ — Globally renowned footballer Mohamed Salah is to take center stage alongside refugee youth at the first-ever virtual UN General
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