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Africa

Africa: Well-Developed Africa Mutually Beneficial to Europe, Rest of the World – Pres Akufo-Addo

[ad_1] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on world leaders to recognize that the increasing levels of inter-dependency amongst the comity of nations translates into shared destinies, whether good or bad, across the globe. Speaking at the annual Africa Day event, on Tuesday, 30th January, 2024, Vienna, Austria, President Akufo-Addo told the gathering of global leaders that, he believes a well-developed and prosperous Africa would be good, not just for us Africa, but also for […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa Seeks Commercial Ties With Advanced Countries – Premier

[ad_1] Receives first aircraft built in Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) reportedly made the call to developed countries to forge trade and investment relations with the African continent including Ethiopia. The Premier is said to have made the above remark in the Italy-Africa Summit yesterday in Rome. Planning and Development Minister Fitsum Assefa (PhD) told local media that Abiy's summit address was focused on Ethiopia's infrastructural development activities including road, renewable energy as well as an industry sector. "Despite […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Somalia’s Quest for Progress Unveiled Through Data

[ad_1] STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Somali Integrated Household Budget Survey, supported by the World Bank, illuminates the path forward as Somalia transitions from humanitarian relief to sustainable development. The survey achieved a remarkable 96% response rate through innovative strategies such as a purpose-explaining video aired on local TV stations. The survey, conducted amid a devastating drought provides comprehensive data and serves as a compass for decision-makers, offering vital information to address poverty and improve the quality of life in Somalia. When […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Blinken’s Visit to Africa – Is U.S. Counterterrorism Counterproductive?

[ad_1] Abuja — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's week-long tour across four African countries was aimed at strengthening the US-Africa relationship--a relationship, according to some commentators, already waning as China and Russia are increasing their influence. Blinken made his first stop in Cape Verde, a small island in West Africa, where he engaged Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva in discussions and reiterated the US dedication to deepening and expanding its collaborations with Africa. Continuing his diplomatic journey, he […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: UN Peacekeepers and Civilians Killed During Clashes in Disputed Abyei Region

[ad_1] Armed youth from rival factions of the Dinka ethnic group have been battling over the location of an administrative boundary in the oil-rich region, claimed by both countries, according to media reports. The UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) reported that clashes erupted on Saturday in the Nyinkuac, Majbong and Khadian areas, leading to casualties and the evacuation of civilians to its bases. Refuge from violence  UNISFA is engaging with local authorities to verify the numbers of those […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Entertainment

Ghana’s Looted Asante Gold Comes Home (For Now) – Asante Ruler’s Advisor Tells Us About the Deal

[ad_1] After 150 years, 39 artefacts that form part of Asante's royal regalia are due to return to the Asantehene (ruler of the Asante people) in Kumasi, Ghana, in February and April this year. The Asante empire was the largest and most powerful in the region in the 18th century and controlled an area that was rich in gold. Many of the gold royal artefacts were looted by British troops during the third Anglo-Asante war of 1874 (Sagrenti War). The […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: Italy-Africa Summit Assesses New Partnership

[ad_1] Luanda — With the aim of launching the challenge of promoting a new way of ensuring that Africa ceases to be a space of exploitation, insecurity and mass migration, the Italy-Africa Summit has been taking place since Sunday in Rome, Italy. The event is being attended by several heads of State and Government from the African continent. According to a press release to which ANGOP had access, Angola is taking part in the event with a delegation led by […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

News

Kenya is My Best Holiday Destination, Says West Ham’s New Man

[ad_1] Nairobi — West Ham's new signing and English midfielder Kalvin Philips has caused a stir among netizens in his first interview as a West Ham United player, picking out Kenya as his preferred travel destination. Philips has completed a loan move to West Ham from champions Manchester City until the end of the season, as he seeks to find more playing time after struggling for the same at the Etihad. When asked by West Ham's social media team to […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: WHO Director-General’s Remarks At the Trans Fat Elimination Validation Ceremony – 29 January 2024

[ad_1] My brother, Dr Tom Frieden, Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends, Today, we celebrate the great progress we have made together towards our shared goal of eliminating trans fat from the global food supply. Five years ago, WHO called on countries and the food sector to eliminate industrially-produced trans fat from the food supply. The response has been incredible. So far, 53 countries have implemented best-practice policies including bans or limits on trans fat, with three more countries on the […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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