West Africa: Ecowas Commission Roll-Up Sleeves to Curb Trafficking in Persons

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Monday, October 14, 2024, begins its 16th Annual Meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against Trafficking in Persons plus (RNNI-TIP+) in Monrovia. The Annual Review meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against Trafficking in Persons plus was established in 2007. The 16th edition brought together several delegates from across the West African region to brainstorm on how to tackle the issue of […]

October 17, 2024

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Liberia: GAC Audit Report – GAC Releases Report On 102 Audits

[ad_1] The General Auditing Commission (GAC) under the astute leadership of Auditor General P. Garswa Jackson has released reports of 102 audits conducted by the Commission of various agencies of the Liberian Government. According to the report, there was a total of 102 audits (33 Financial Statement Audits, 16 Compliance Audits, 6 Performance Audits, 46 Project Audits and 1 Information Technology Audit) conducted and 181 audit reports published, 83 of which were on Financial Statement Audits, 44 on Compliance Audits, […]

October 17, 2024

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Namibia: Lioness Set to Drop New Album

[ad_1] If you're a local rap connoisseur with a taste for feisty flows, catchy hooks and stylish visuals, there's a phrase bound to stop your scrolling: "Lioness is coming." All set to drop 'If Not In This Life' (INITL), her third studio album, this Friday, Lioness returns to the scene with an experimental project featuring Gazza, Willy G, Skrypt, Cleo Ice Queen, Kaladoshas, Azmo Nawe, Page (Ethnix), Earthtonami and Mel. The 13-track album is powered by producers such as Preezy, […]

October 17, 2024

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Namibia: Chile Go Top of the Log

[ad_1] Chile Futsal Club went to the top of the NDTC Futsal Premier League log after a hard fought 3-2 victory against Knights FC on Saturday. They are now one of only three teams that are still unbeaten in the league, and lead Quality FC and Ballers FC on goal difference at the top of the log. They, however, had to dig deep to overcome a determined Knights team that pushed them all the way. Knights, in fact, took an […]

October 17, 2024

Africa

African Youth Encouraged to Champion Food Sovereignty

[ad_1] The Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) emphasized the need for African youth to work collaboratively in driving food sovereignty and promoting agro-ecological advancement across the continent. The announcement was made yesterday during the launch of "The 1st Thousand African Youth Summit on Food Systems and Agroecology 2024," under the theme "Youth Driving African Food Systems Transformation through Agroecology." In her opening remarks, MoPD Minister Fitsum Assefa (PhD) highlighted the summit's main objective: to find solutions for improving agricultural […]

October 17, 2024

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Africa: Cocoa Futures Surge Over 80 Percent As Adverse Weather Disrupts Harvest

[ad_1] TLDR Cocoa futures surge by over 80% year-to-date due to heavy rains disrupting harvest season in Ivory Coast. Intense downpours hinder harvesting, drying, and transport of beans, causing supply concerns. Cocoa bean arrivals at Ivorian ports dropped sharply, reflecting global market volatility. Cocoa futures have surged by over 80% year-to-date, with a 10% rise since October, due to heavy rains severely disrupting the harvest season in Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer. Intense downpours, particularly in the southwestern […]

October 16, 2024

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Africa: World Bank Lowers Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast On Sudan Conflict

[ad_1] TLDR World Bank revises 2024 Sub-Saharan Africa economic growth forecast to 3% due to ongoing civil war in Sudan impacting regional activity. Conflict in Sudan displaces 11 million people and causes economic collapse, with Sudan's economy projected to contract by 15.1% in 2024. Excluding Sudan, Sub-Saharan Africa expected to grow by 3.5% next year, with forecasted average growth of 4% in 2025 and 2026 driven by private consumption and investment. The World Bank has revised down its 2024 economic […]

October 16, 2024

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Africa: Experts Sound Alarm on Looming Funding Crisis for International System

[ad_1] Washington — Donors on track to fall short on support for major international funds, new analysis suggests Donor commitments to some of the world’s largest development, health, and climate funds are at risk of falling short, experts at the Center for Global Development warned today, drawing on a newly released report analyzing upcoming pledges and past contributions to 13 major international funds. Over the next six months, four funds, including some of the world’s largest like the World Bank’s […]

October 16, 2024

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Africa: ‘Antiretrovirals Alone Will Not End the HIV Pandemic’ – 4 Key Takeaways from #HIVR4P2024

[ad_1] The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300 scientists, advocates, community representatives, and policymakers. This dynamic gathering provided a platform for experts to share cutting-edge evidence and discuss the latest tools and strategies in HIV prevention science. The week-long event included 16 invited-speaker sessions, 26 oral abstract sessions, 26 satellite sessions, and almost 650 posters and e-posters, offering participants […]

October 16, 2024

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