Africa

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  • WB approves $100mn in funding to accelerate digital transformation in Togo

    Date: 2024-12-22 12:22:56 GMT - Togo - Africa - SN:19 - ID:11001039

    LOME, Dec 22 (MENA) - The World Bank has approved the first round of financing of $100 million (equivalent to around FCFA 62 billion) in a series of projects from the International Development Association to support the Government of Togo in its ....

  • UK urges support for UN mission in DRC

    Date: 2024-12-20 20:09:50 GMT - United Kingdom - Africa - SN:41 - ID:10999556

    LONDON, Dec 20 (MENA) - The United Kingdom welcomed the adoption of a resolution renewing the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)’s mandate. "The UK is disappointed by the ....

  • Egypt's Al Ahly crowned 'Men's Club of the Year' for 2024

    Date: 2024-12-16 20:11:15 GMT - Morocco - Africa - SN:61 - ID:10994218

    MARRAKECH, Dec 16 (MENA) - Egypt's club Al Ahly was crowned "Men's Club of the Year." during the CAF Awards 2024 ceremony held on Monday at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech. The Red Devils surpassed South Africa's and their compatriots ....

  • ECOWAS president says exit of 3 countries "disheartening"

    Date: 2024-12-16 09:21:32 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:17 - ID:10993072

    ABUJA, Dec 16 (MENA) - West Africa's regional organization, ECOWAS, has set an exit timeline for three nations - a decision described by the president of the bloc as "disheartening". Omar Touray, at the ECOWAS summit, announced that the ....

  • Norway extends support for UNHCR’s protection of Sudanese refugees in Egypt

    Date: 2024-12-15 15:29:38 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:39 - ID:10992303

    CAIRO, Dec 15 (MENA) - The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo today announced a contribution of USD 1.9 million to the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR’s) Sudan refugee response in Egypt. The funds will increase ....

  • Higher education min. probes bolstering joint coop. with Kenya

    Date: 2024-12-14 16:19:23 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:58 - ID:10991304

    CAIRO/NAIROBI, Dec 14 (MENA) - Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mohamed Ayman Ashour said Egypt is committed to providing any support needed to enhance higher education cooperation with Kenya, whether by transferring Egyptian ....

  • Zimbabwe launches digital initiative to transform healthcare delivery

    Date: 2024-11-29 10:59:09 GMT - Zimbabwe - Africa - SN:23 - ID:10971296

    HARARE, Nov 29 (MENA) - Zimbabwe is spearheading a transformative digital health initiative to enhance healthcare access and efficiency through cutting-edge technology, TV BRICS reported Friday. At the heart of this effort is the Impilo ....

  • FAO urges greater focus on humanitarian needs in DRC

    Date: 2024-11-27 12:35:31 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:33 - ID:10968769

    ROME/KINSHASA, Nov 27 (MENA) - Deputy Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Beth Bechdol has said that food security in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) hinges on the achievement of peace. During a ....

  • EAPD organizes capacity building program to promote intra-African trade

    Date: 2024-11-26 23:02:21 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:54 - ID:10968163

    CAIRO, Nov 26 (MENA) - The Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) has organized a capacity building program to promote investment and support intra-African trade under African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Organized in ....

  • Equatorial Guinea's VP says he wants to benefit from Egypt's urban renaissance

    Date: 2024-11-24 21:11:23 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:65 - ID:10965362

    CAIRO, Nov 24 (MENA) - Equatorial Guinea's Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue said Sunday his country wants to benefit from the urban renaissance he witnessed during his official visit to Egypt, and the new cities he inspected, including ....

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