Download logo UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women is launching the Nigeria chapter of the Unstereotype Alliance – a global coalition committed to ending harmful stereotypes in media and advertising. The Unstereotype Alliance is a thought and action platform that unites the influence of the advertising, media, and […]
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UN in Somalia holds a fun run to mark International Volunteers Day
UN staff in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Friday, 3 December 2021 turned out in droves, to take part in a fun run, to mark the International Volunteers Day (IVD). This was in solidarity with the volunteerism campaign and in line with this year’s theme, “Volunteer Now for Our Common Future.” Organised by the United Nations Volunteers […]
MoFAIC receives credentials copy from Ambassador of Algeria to the UAE
Download logo H.E. Alya Mohamed Almehrezi, Assistant Undersecretary for Protocols Affairs Office at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation received a copy of the credentials of H.E. Khemissi Arif, the Ambassador of Algeria to the UAE. Almehrezi wished the Ambassador success in the performance of his duties and in enhancing bilateral relations […]
On International Anti-Corruption Day, UN Representative highlights importance of robust and accountable institutions
Download logo On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, underlined the importance of building accountable and transparent institutions and welcomed the country’s progress in this area. “Corruption is a major obstacle to development. It undermines efforts toward state-building, peace and reconciliation. It also undermines public […]
High-level continental seminar on the right to health and social protection in Africa
Health is a right, but in Africa it is estimated that up to 38% of the population delay or forgo health care due to its high costs and out-of-pocket expenditures. Africa is the continent with the greatest proportion of the population not having access to social protection and adequate health care, and where human needs are […]
Digital payment solution allows refugees in Zambia to receive cash directly into their bank accounts or mobile wallets of choice
Download logo The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Citibank Zambia Limited and MTN Zambia have for the first time, provided cash assistance to people living in Mantapala Refugee Settlement, home to around 18,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), through a digital payment solution, plugPAY. Under the initiative, the payment platform […]
Omicron spreads but severe cases remain low in South Africa
Download logo The Omicron variant is reaching more countries in Africa and weekly COVID-19 cases in the continent surged by 93%. However, there are signs of hope as preliminary data indicates that hospitalizations across South Africa remain low. Africa recorded more than 107 000 cases in the week ending on 5 December, up from around […]
Sustainable print high on the agenda – Canon Frontiers of Innovation, Expo 2020 Dubai
The print industry in Africa and the Middle East is growing despite predictions; Digital printing and personalisation are major growth drivers; Sustainability is high on the print industry agenda. The future of print in a digital world was in question even before COVID-19. Yet, according to regional experts, in discussion at a special edition of […]
African Development Bank's Technologies For African Agricultural Transformation Program Receives Gold Stevie? Award in 2021 International Business Awards?
Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) received a first place “Gold Stevie” at the 18th Annual International Business Awards virtual event, in recognition of the institution’s digital campaign showcasing its Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative. The International Business Awards honored the Bank in the Best Video – Documentary category during an online ceremony […]
Meta Unveils its 'Africa Year in Review' for 2021
Meta (https://about.facebook.com/Meta/) today released its ‘2021 Africa Year in Review’, an infographic capturing some of the company's significant investments and initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa this year – focused on driving innovation, connecting communities, helping businesses to grow and supporting the tech and creator ecosystem. The infographic highlights key Meta successes and milestones across the region, […]