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Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to Drive Public Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty
Africa, United States

Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

The Lab will accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goalsand equip decision-makers with new technology and training. New York, NY (23 Sept. 2024) — As the world races to adapt to an unrelenting pace of change, many low-income countries often lack the technical capacity and computing resources necessary to navigate the ascent of AI, combat climate change, and achieve inclusive economic growth. A new collaboration … Continue reading Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

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Mastercard
Africa, United States

Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Expand Remittances and Payment Acceptance to over 636,000 Merchants in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya – Safaricom and Mastercard have signed a partnership to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya. This collaboration is set to benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-PESA, Safaricom’s leading mobile money service. “This collaboration with Mastercard unlocks new opportunities for M-PESA merchants, aligning with our mission to deliver innovative, customer-centric products. By combining our expertise with Mastercard’s global … Continue reading Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Expand Remittances and Payment Acceptance to over 636,000 Merchants in Kenya

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Africa, Europe

Plettenberg Bay’s Newstead Wines takes Best Producer Award at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge for 2nd Time

Plettenberg Bay winery Newstead Wines has been crowned overall winner of the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge for the second time in four years, this year winning the award for Best Overall Producer with the Newstead Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique 2017. The same wine also won the competition’s trophy for best wine in the Extended Aging Class for Cap Classique wines eight years and older. … Continue reading Plettenberg Bay’s Newstead Wines takes Best Producer Award at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge for 2nd Time

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Africa, Middle East

Global Studies University (GSU) Sharjah: Cultivating Critical Thinkersthrough Interdisciplinary Education and Global Research

Sharjah, UAE, September 20, 2024 — Global Studies University (GSU), a newly established nonprofit academic institution, was founded under an Emiri Decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, in 2023. GSU is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary education and research in global studies. Historically, the UAE and the wider Gulf region have served as convergence points for … Continue reading Global Studies University (GSU) Sharjah: Cultivating Critical Thinkersthrough Interdisciplinary Education and Global Research

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ABCHealth
Africa

The African Business Coalition for Health embraces new role as New Secretariat for the Corporate Alliance against Malaria in Africa – CAMA

Monday September 16, 2024 – LAGOS: The African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) is delighted to announce its appointment as the new Secretariat for the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA). This development marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards enhancing health systems across the continent, as we take on stewardship of CAMA from the Global Business Coalition for Health (GBCHealth) in New … Continue reading The African Business Coalition for Health embraces new role as New Secretariat for the Corporate Alliance against Malaria in Africa – CAMA

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African Union
Africa

The 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum concludes in Port Louis

Press Release No: /2024 Date: 13 September 2024 | Venue: Port Louis, Mauritius The Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) organised the 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum from September 11 to 12, 2024, in Port Louis, Mauritius. The Forum is an annual multi-stakeholder … Continue reading The 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum concludes in Port Louis

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China
Africa, Asia

Foreign Ministers of the Co-Chairs of FOCAC Jointly Meet the Press

On September 5, 2024, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined by Foreign Minister Yassine Fall of Senegal, the incumbent African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso of the Republic of the Congo, the incoming African co-chair, met and took questions from Chinese and foreign journalists. The … Continue reading Foreign Ministers of the Co-Chairs of FOCAC Jointly Meet the Press

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Nigerian banks
Africa

Nigerian banks are trying to raise funds for recapitalization through public offers; but do Nigerians have the money to buy them?

-Emmanuel Abara Benson Nigerian banks have until April 2026 to recapitalize, as recently mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Already, some of them have submitted their recapitalization plans, and it appears they are resorting to the capital market to raise money through right issues, private placements, and public offers. GTCO Plc is among the first to launch a public offer, seeking to raise … Continue reading Nigerian banks are trying to raise funds for recapitalization through public offers; but do Nigerians have the money to buy them?

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Africa

Half the world’s countries have degraded freshwater systems, UN finds

Nairobi, 28 August 2024 – In half the world’s countries one or more types of freshwater ecosystems are degraded, including rivers, lakes and aquifers. River flow has significantly decreased, surface water bodies are shrinking or being lost, ambient water is growing more polluted, and water management is off-track. These are some of the findings of three reports tracking progress on freshwater, published today by UN-Water and … Continue reading Half the world’s countries have degraded freshwater systems, UN finds

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