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Afreximbank

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Afreximbank’s Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth across Africa

The Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar will explore key themes shaping the future of trade finance in Africa, including the role of digitalisation, data, technology and transparency

Speaking at the opening of the 25th Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) in Abidjan, Ms Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director for Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com), called for stronger trade finance capabilities and deeper collaboration among African financial institutions to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across the continent. …

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

The Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit Opens with a Call to Protect the Continent’s Natural Heritage and Ecological Sovereignty

The opening of the technical session, held 2-3 November 2025, brought together delegates from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), United Nations agencies, research institutions, development partners, civil society, and youth organizations

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, officially opened the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana. The opening of the technical session, held 2-3 November 2025, brought together delegates from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) stresses the importance of including persons with disabilities in all political processes

The SRSG noted the importance of including persons with disabilities in all aspects of National life including the structured dialogue process

Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hanna Tetteh and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Political Affairs Stephanie Koury met yesterday with Libyan organizations of persons with disabilities to discuss the challenges they face and their priorities and views on their participation in the political process, including the Structured Dialogue…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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Deputy Minister Mhlauli and Deputy Minister Mathale to engage stakeholders in Gugulethu

The engagement will take place at the Fezeka Municipal Chambers at 16h00

The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, will on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, lead a Stakeholder Engagement Session in Gugulethu. The engagement will take place at the Fezeka Municipal Chambers at 16h00. This session forms part of Government’s ongoing efforts to…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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African Union (AU), All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Confirm January 7-11, 2026 for 9th Awards in Lagos

The grand event will include a live Red Carpet broadcast and feature electrifying performances from some of Africa's biggest music stars

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org) have officially announced the 9th edition of Africa's global music awards will now take place between Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.  Previously scheduled for November 25–30,…

African Union (AU)
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The Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit Opens with a Call to Protect the Continent’s Natural Heritage and Ecological Sovereignty

The meeting marks a defining moment in Africa’s collective commitment to safeguard its biodiversity as the foundation of its development, sovereignty, and climate resilience

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, officially opened the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana. The opening of the technical session, held 2-3 November 2025, brought together delegates from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets President of Zimbabwe

During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and means to support and strengthen them

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Tuesday with HE President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development, currently held in Doha. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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Raising a New Cohort of Epidemiologists in West Africa

Graduates are now equipped to strengthen mental health surveillance, promote and facilitate the decentralisation of mental health services to primary health care and community-based facilities, and improve access to mental health care

Graduates sang and clapped as they celebrated reaching a personal milestone. They were embarking on a new journey as the next generation of mental health leaders in West Africa. After nine months of rigorous classroom and field training, fellows from Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali and Niger became the pioneers of the Subregional…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Mozambique Prime Minister (PM)

The talks focused on ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two nations

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held talks on Tuesday with HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Mozambique, Maria Benvinda Levi, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025, currently underway in Doha. The talks focused…

Africa Tech Festival
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MEDIA ALERT - Microsoft’s Lillian Barnard Joins Africa Tech Festival 2025 Speaker Line-Up

Barnard will participate in the Keynote Fireside C-Suite Dialogue on the topic of “Leading Africa’s Digital Transformation”, sharing insights on how leadership is evolving in a digital-first world

Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com) 2025, the continent’s most influential technology event, has confirmed Lillian Barnard, Chief of Enterprise Partners for Microsoft Middle East & Africa, as one of its headline speakers. Barnard will participate in the Keynote Fireside C-Suite Dialogue on the topic of “Leading Africa’s Digital Transformation”, sharing insights on how leadership is evolving in a digital-first world. The…