Download logo For the second consecutive year, the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://irti.org/) has won the ‘Best Islamic Research Firm’ award, having secured the highest score in the IFN Service Providers Poll. The award recognizes the Institute’s innovative approach for creating knowledge solutions to achieve sustainable development. The Institute won the same award in […]
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Jumeirah Group's Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project Reaches Important Milestone with Latest Release
Jumeirah Group (www.Jumeirah.com)’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project has today released a batch of 14 endangered Green, Hawksbill and Loggerhead sea turtles from its Jumeirah Al Naseem beach. Under the watchful eye of the Group’s Marine Specialists including Director of Aquarium at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Barbara Lang-Lenton Arrizabalaga as well as Project Ambassador Sheikh Fahim […]
AMISOM trains South West State Police to counter terrorism
Download logo The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has commenced a seven-day training programme to improve the capacity of the police in South West State of Somalia, to combat terrorism. The training organised by the AMISOM Police component will guide the officers of the South West State Police on how to prevent terrorist acts, […]
African Union, RECS and RMs meet to coordinate implementation of the continental integration programme
Download logo African Union, RECS and RMs meet to coordinate implementation of the continental integration programme The African Union (AU), represented by the Bureau of its Assembly, Chairpersons of the Eight (8) Regional Economic Communities, as well as Regional Mechanisms, held their third Mid-Year Coordination Meeting on the 16th of October, to harmonise and coordinate the […]
Traditional, religious and civil society leaders of Africa vow to take bold action to end violence against women and girls in the African continent
Download logo Traditional, religious and civil society leaders of Africa gathered today in Addis Ababa to confirm their commitment in joining hands with the African Union Commission, the United Nations and the Spotlight Initiative and taking bold action to end child marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM) and other harmful practices. On behalf of the African […]
Frank Fannon, Former United States Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources to be Keynote Speaker at the African Energy Week in Cape Town
Francis Fannon, former United States Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources and the current Managing Director of Fannon Global Advisors, has confirmed his participation at African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town. Taking place on the 9th-12th of November, AEW 2021 provides a platform for a collaborative discussion on Africa’s energy future, and Fannon […]
African Development Bank holds second virtual Business Opportunities Seminar for 2021, with a country special on Angola
Download logo The African Development Bank (AfDB.org) held its second virtual business opportunities (BOS) for 2021 from 12-14 October, to provide an overview of its policies, operations, procurement rules and country activities. The event took place over three days to accommodate participants in different time zones, and included a special session on business opportunities in […]
The "Civil Society Capacity Building Program" Was Conducted in Congo with the Support of T?KA
The International Council for Justice, Equality and Peace (COJEP International) conducted the “Civil Society Capacity Building Program” in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the support of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). The program was attended by more than a hundred non-governmental organizations operating in the country, as well […]
U.S. Government Supports Socioeconomic Development and Youth Leadership Initiatives in Cabo Delgado
The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched three programs to support socioeconomic development and youth leadership in Cabo Delgado province. Cabo Delgado has been hit by dual crises of violent extremism and Cyclone Kenneth–which destroyed homes, farmland, livestock and fisheries. While devastating to all those affected, terrorism and natural […]
Statement on the situation in Ethiopia
Download logo Australia is deeply concerned at reports of airstrikes on the Tigray capital, Mekelle, and the escalation of conflict in northern Ethiopia. Australia condemns the ongoing fighting, use of sexual violence and severe restrictions on humanitarian access. As the conflict nears its one-year anniversary it continues to have a devastating impact on the lives […]