Spiro Agrees to US$50 Million Debt Facility with Afreximbank to Accelerate Expansion

Spiro, the largest electric vehicle company in Africa, is pleased to announce it has signed heads of terms for US$50 million debt facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com).  This landmark agreement was signed in Kigali, Rwanda during the Africa CEO Forum, highlighting Spiro's commitment to enhancing sustainable transportation on the continent. The official […]

Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Mireille Wenger on growth and development of South African economy

Download logo South Africa and the Western Cape in particular, is a destination of choice for many respected and market-leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) companies. Many of these businesses base some of their global operations here in the Western Cape, where they employ, train and upskill tens of thousands of local South Africans to […]

The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters into Force

Download logo The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and with commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security. The agreement includes provisions […]

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) Strengthen Collaboration at Inter-coordination Meeting to Address Animal Health Issues in Africa

Download logo On May 17, 2024, AU-IBAR and the African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) held an inter-coordination meeting at the AU-IBAR. The primary aim of this meeting was to establish and consolidate sustainable coordination mechanisms to tackle critical animal health issues across African Union Member States (AU MS). The meeting brought together […]

Kenya: Principal Secretary Medical Services Engages in Dialogue with World Health Organization (WHO) Delegation on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Priorities

Download logo Today, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, held discussions with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) led by Dr. Abdourahman Diallo, Country Representative to Kenya, focusing on aligning mutual goals regarding Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) priorities.  The dialogue aimed to foster collaboration to address key issues, including […]

Visit of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tsuji to Austria, Tanzania and Rwanda

Download logo From May 19 to 24, State Minister for Foreign Affairs TSUJI Kiyoto is scheduled to visit Austria, Tanzania and Rwanda. In Austria, State Minister Tsuji will participate in the International Conference on Nuclear Security organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, deliver a speech on behalf of the government, and […]

Eritrea: Independence Day Celebration in Sydney

Download logo Nationals in Sydney, Australia, celebrated the 33rd Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal on 11 May under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience.” Speaking at the celebratory event, Mr. Mehari Tekeste, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Australia and New Zealand, elaborated on the deep meaning and the significant sacrifices made for […]

Ethiopia Renews Fight Against Malaria on World Malaria Day

Download logo Ethiopia's Ministry of Health (MOH) partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to observe World Malaria Day (WMD) in Jigjiga City. The theme for this year was “Accelerating the fight against Malaria for a more equitable world.” The event, held on May 11, 2024, aimed to raise awareness and advocate for intensified efforts […]

Eritrea: Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals

Download logo Eritrean nationals in the Republic of South Sudan, Germany, Sweden, and Italy have conducted public diplomacy activities. According to reports, nationals in the Republic of South Sudan celebrated the 33rd Independence Day anniversary on 11 May in Juba under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience.” At the celebratory event, which included heads of […]

Kenya: President Ruto Advocates for an Inclusive International Financial Architecture

Download logo President William Ruto has called for reforms of international financing institutions, advocating for a more inclusive approach. The President emphasised the need to democratise the boards of multilateral development banks, ensuring that all members have an equal say in the management of these institutions. President Ruto said the current financial system is unfair, […]