Africa: Here’s What Africans Must Do in Next 60 Years of Independence

[ad_1] Many African countries have clocked 60 years since they became independent from the colonizers. Today, Uganda marks its 62nd anniversary. The anniversary comes at a critical time when a government agency revealed that at least Shs25 billion or approximately US$6.7m is lost to corruption daily. I think the richest countries in the world are in Africa. Imagine losing US$6.7m a day and we still exist. The figure may not even be accurate. Government agencies tend to be conservative when […]

October 9, 2024

Africa

Africa: Britain Has Neglected Africa and the Commonwealth for Over a Decade – 4 Ways It Can Reset Relations

[ad_1] The United Kingdom is resetting its relations with Africa and other countries in the global south after more than a decade of neglect. At the United Nations in September, British prime minister Keir Starmer promised his government was returning the UK to responsible global leadership. This should include reconnecting with the countries of the global south which feel they have been neglected and among whom Britain's voice is now at a discount. The new Labour government's recently launched reviews […]

October 9, 2024

Africa

Africa: SA, AU Commission to Hold Consultative Meeting On the G20

[ad_1] The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Zane Dangor who serves as South Africa's G20 Sherpa, will host consultations on the G20 with his African Union Commission (AUC) counterpart, Ambassador Albert Muchanga. The session will be held on Thursday. Ambassador Muchanga is the G20 Sherpa and Commissioner of Economy, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM). It is expected that the two leaders will exchange views on the approaches to the G20 and identify areas of cooperation […]

October 8, 2024

Africa

Ecomondo 2024: The Mattei Plan for Sustainable Development the Focus of the “Africa Green Growth Forum”

[ad_1] At Italian Exhibition Group's leading trade show for green technologies, from 5 th to 8 th November, in Rimini, Italy, focus on Africa and global environmental challenges. More than 100 African representatives and delegations from 120 foreign countries expected to attend. Only a month to go until Ecomondo 2024, Europe's beacon event for the circular and green economy, organised by IEG - Italian Exhibition Group, from 5 th to 8 th November at Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. "The […]

October 8, 2024

Africa

Africa: Bornito De Sousa Heads AU Electoral Observation Mission to Mozambique

[ad_1] Luanda — The former vice-president of the Republic, Bornito de Sousa, heads the delegation of the African Union (AU) Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), to the presidential, legislative and provincial elections in Mozambique, which will take place on October 9th. According to information published on the African Union website, the chairman of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, approved the implementation of this short-term mission that will monitor and report on the 9 October general elections in Mozambique. It […]

October 8, 2024

Africa

Africa: When Medicines Don’t Work – Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases Will Reduce Drug Resistance – a Win for All

[ad_1] A major health challenge of our time is when drugs no longer work to treat infections. This happens when the agents that cause infections - they may be bacteria, viruses or fungi - become resistant to the drugs. Antimicrobials are a broad range of medications that act on microbes - like bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites. Antibiotics, for instance, are one type of antimicrobial working against bacteria. Resistance to antimicrobial drugs therefore makes it difficult to treat and prevent […]

October 8, 2024

Entertainment

Ethiopia: Ministry Pushes for Cultural Showcases Through Festivals

[ad_1] The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is encouraging citizens to celebrate and promote Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage through various festivals, with a special emphasis on Irreechaa. This message was delivered by MoT Minister Nassise Chali during her recent visit to "Tourism Week," an event organized by the Oromia Tourism Commission in Addis Ababa. Speaking to local media, Minister Nassise stressed the importance of leveraging Ethiopia's diverse cultural assets to boost tourism. "Ethiopia is home to a multitude of ethnicities and […]

October 8, 2024

Africa

Africa: Chairperson Welcomes Appointment of New President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Commends Tenure of Former President Zewde

[ad_1] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat warmly congratulates H.E Taye Atske-Selassie upon his appointment as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia during a joint sitting of the House of Peoples Representatives and the House of Federation today in Addis Ababa. The Chairperson also commends outgoing President H.E Sahlework Zewde for her historic and impactful leadership during her six-year tenure of Office as President. The Chairperson further reiterates the continued support of the […]

October 8, 2024

Africa

African Union and Unesco Convened a Strategic Partners Meeting Ahead of 2024 Safety of Journalists Global Conference

[ad_1] UNESCO and the African Union recently hosted a high-level partners' breakfast meeting in Addis Ababa to exchange views on safety of journalists on the continent, ahead of the 2024 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI) Global Conference, scheduled for November 6-7, 2024, at the African Union HQ. Over 25 ambassadors and 75 representatives from the diplomatic missions in Ethiopia, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the African Union, United Nations, and other development partners, attended the event, […]

October 7, 2024

Governance