Download logoDuring a courtesy call by the Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Captain James Byron on Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, on Monday 17th April at Maison Quéau de Quinssy, both parties agreed that illicit drug trafficking is a shared problem that can only be tackled with shared solutions. Minister Radegonde … [Read more...] about Seychelles and the Combined Maritime Forces reinforce maritime cooperation
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Evaluation of Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) Shows Significant Positive Impact and Need for Productive Use of Electricity
Download logoAn impact assessment of Phase 1 of the Last Mile Connectivity Project in Kenya has established a need for the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)-supported initiative to encourage the productive use of electricity by beneficiaries, in addition to basic household consumption. The study -- Impact Evaluation of the AfDB-Supported Kenya Last Mile Connectivity … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) Shows Significant Positive Impact and Need for Productive Use of Electricity
Debt dangers in Africa: how defaults hurt people, and why forgiveness isn’t the answer
Public debt repayments in some African countries are at their highest levels since 1998. The Conversation Africa’s founding editor Caroline Southey talks to dean and economics professor Philippe Burger about the danger of debt problems some African countries face. What’s behind the spike in debt servicing repayments? For most countries experiencing new highs in debt servicing … [Read more...] about Debt dangers in Africa: how defaults hurt people, and why forgiveness isn’t the answer
Increase of Gender-Based Violence, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Pledges its Support to Address the Problem
Download logoIncidents of gender-based violence, with girls and women making up the vast majority of those being subjected to it, are increasing in Eastern Equatoria State. At a recent consultative forum in Torit, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), it was revealed that the special protection unit of the town’s central police station has … [Read more...] about Increase of Gender-Based Violence, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Pledges its Support to Address the Problem
Top 5 Sectors Poised for Growth in the MSGBC Region
On the back of heightened investment as a result of the region’s competitive and attractive business environment, 2023 is set to be a pivotal year for the MSGBC region. From oil and natural gas megaprojects to large-scale green hydrogen production, regional players in West Africa will have the opportunity to capitalize on their position as a frontier investment … [Read more...] about Top 5 Sectors Poised for Growth in the MSGBC Region
