Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Federal Government of Ethiopia has begun active engagements with foreign diplomats and development partners as the country prepares to host the Second Africa Climate Summit …
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Lawmakers in Zimbabwe have been urged to take the lead in pushing for the full implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the national vision of achieving upper-middle-income status …
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Governor Alia Launches Quick Response Squad to Tackle Insecurity in Benue
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has launched a new security outfit known as the Quick Response Squad (QRS) aimed at improving the state’s capacity to respond swiftly to security threats, …
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Germany Supports €20m Resilience Project for 200,000 People
The German Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a €20 million project aimed at boosting resilience and improving …
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Wema Bank Launches N2m Grant for Women Entrepreneurs Ahead of SheCan 6.0 Conference
Wema Bank has announced a N2 million business grant targeted at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The grant will be issued through its women-focused platform, SARA by Wema, in collaboration …
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Bolt Hosts Public Safety Summit in Lagos to Strengthen Ride-Hailing Security
Ride-hailing company Bolt has reaffirmed its commitment to passenger and driver safety by hosting the Bolt Public Safety Summit in Lagos, bringing together a broad range of stakeholders to address …
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Lesotho Declares State of Disaster Over Massive Youth Unemployment and Job Losses
Lesotho, a small landlocked country in Southern Africa with just over two million people, has officially declared a national state of disaster as youth unemployment and widespread job losses continue …
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Algeria is stepping up efforts to boost its share of trade with other African countries through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with new strategies aimed at expanding regional …
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Uganda Distributes Over 57,000 Land Titles to Boost Security and Economic Growth
The Ugandan government has begun the official distribution of over 57,325 freehold land titles to citizens across various regions of the country, including the Eastern, Western, and Northern Regions. This …
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Nigeria’s Farm Input Crisis Threatens Food Security
Nigeria’s ambition to become food self-sufficient is facing serious setbacks as the rising cost of farm inputs is pushing many smallholder farmers out of production and making food more expensive …