African Press Organization Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 17, 2021 - 16:03 GMT

African Development Bank's SEFA grant to support first Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) in East Africa

Download logo The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) (https://bit.ly/39fnc7x) has announced a $1 million grant to support the government of Kenya to create a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO). The Super ESCO, to be run by the Kenya Power and …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 14:54 GMT

Ensure bold African solutions and speak with a single, strong and unified voice at COP26

Download logo The Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, Ulisses Correia e Silva calls on African countries to go to the 26th UN climate change conference (COP26) united more than ever before and with bold African solutions for global efforts to tackle climate …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 14:54 GMT

Coronavirus: Tanzania economic recovery plans impress IMF

The government's efforts to fight COVID-19 and the economic recovery plans have impressed the International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying Tanzania deserved the recently approved loan from the fund. IMF Resident Representative, Jens Reinke made the …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 14:54 GMT

African Carbon Markets and the Journey to a Net-Zero Future

African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town is committed to providing a real conversation on the issues facing African people and African businesses, offering attainable solutions through which the oil and gas industry can help drive. With global …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 13:47 GMT

South Sudan government pledges funding for International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) commitments on sexual and ...

Download logo To make a difference in the lives of youth, government funding and multi-sectoral action are required to implement the nation’s commitments to sexual and reproductive health, said First Vice President, Riek Machar. He was speaking at a high- …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 13:47 GMT

Triple planetary crisis, green recovery top agenda at African Ministerial Conference on the Environment

Download logo Meeting this week virtually at the 18th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), 54 African Environment Ministers agreed to step-up the continent’s response to accelerate the green and sustainable recovery …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 13:47 GMT

WHO and the Government of Japan establish a port health facility at Juba International Airport to enhance public health security ...

To improve capacity for coordination and communication to mitigate the risk of cross-border spread of disease and other public health threats, WHO with support from the Government of Japan has established and handed over a port health facility at the Juba …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 12:46 GMT

The President of Tanzania, Merck Foundation CEO, The Prime Minister of TOGO, and Vice Presidents of Uganda and Benin named as Most ...

The President of Tanzania, SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of TOGO, H.E. VICTOIRE TOMEGAH DOGBÉ, The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. JESSICA ROSE EPEL ALUPO and The Vice President of Benin, H.E. MARIAM …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 12:46 GMT

China's South-South Cooperation helps WFP improve mobile app that links Zambian smallholder farmers to markets

Download logo This week, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution from China through a South-South and Triangular cooperation COVID-19 opportunity fund. The contribution will be used to enhance the user experience of the …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 11:48 GMT

Coronavirus: WHO affirms support for COVID-19 traditional medicine research

Download logo The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated its continuous support to the the Government of Nigeria in its goal of achieving self-sufficiency in the local production of traditional medicine. Speaking at the commemoration of the 2021 …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 10:54 GMT

Press Release on the AU Multidimensional Need Assessment and Technical Mission to Mali from 20 - 25 September 2021

Download logo On the authorization of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (DPAPS), in collaboration with the AU Mission in Mali and the Sahel (MISHAEL) is deploying a Needs …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 10:54 GMT

Cholera outbreak- WHO supports Niger State to strengthen sanitation systems

Download logo Most people do not know what happens to their excreta when they flush the toilet or passed it out into the environment. But, for some houses in Niger state municipal, the sewages are broken down or blocked leading to improper disposal of …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 09:57 GMT

FIFA President hails football's power for unity and celebration during Nigeria visit

FIFA (FIFA.com) President has concluded a two-day visit to Nigeria; Mr Infantino attended opening match of Aisha Buhari women’s football tournament; Meetings also held with CAF President Patrice Motsepe and NFF delegations Gianni Infantino has hailed …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 09:00 GMT

Co-operation the key to achieving Africa's ideals, say participants in intra-Africa business conference

The 2021 Shaping a World of Trust virtual business conversation, hosted by Bureau Veritas (www.BureauVeritas.com), emphasized the need for collaboration between government, companies and customers if Africa was to meet sustainability goals, ensure food …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 09:00 GMT

Africa Investment Forum to host third Market Days in Abidjan, December 1-3, 2021

Download logo The Africa Investment Forum will hold its 2021 Market Days in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from the 1-3 of December 2021. The annual business gathering will showcase transformative investment opportunities across the African continent, many of …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 09:00 GMT

Nestl unveils plans to support the transition to a regenerative food system

Nestlé (www.Nestle.com) is laying out its plans to support and accelerate the transition to a regenerative food system – one that aims to protect and restore the environment, improve the livelihoods of farmers and enhance the well-being of farming …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 07:59 GMT

Coronavirus - Tanzania: Govt Sets up More Vaccination Centre

Download logo The government has launched an inclusive and fast-tracking community programme which increases the number of COVID-19 vaccination centres from 550 to 6,784, projection being finishing the remaining stock in two week's time. The programme …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 07:59 GMT

UNMISS Child Protection trains 60 members of South Sudan's armed forces on child rights

When civil war broke out in South Sudan, women and children were some of the worst affected. Education was disrupted for tens of thousands of children as they fled for their lives. Many were separated from their parents and recruited into armed forces and …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 07:00 GMT

ECA and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launch centre of entrepreneurship in Africa

Download logo The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and International Chamber of Commerce have jointly launched Centres of Entrepreneurship in Africa, under the theme, ‘Creating Livelihoods for Inclusion’. With strategic locations across Africa, the …

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Published on September 17, 2021 - 07:00 GMT

Burundian Foreign Ministry Receives Copy of Credentials of Qatari Ambassador

HE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation of the Republic of Burundi Ferdinand Bashikako received a copy of the credentials of HE Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar (non-resident) …

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