Download logoWorld Bank Group President David Malpass will make official visits to Niger and Togo from March 29 to April 1, 2023, to discuss regional and global priorities including strengthening security and peace, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, food security, energy access, and the importance of education, among other issues. In Niger from March 29 to … [Read more...] about World Bank Group President David Malpass to Visit Niger and Togo
Africa
ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: a king-size dilemma for South Africa
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an international arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes regarding the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. Such acts are war crimes under two articles of the Rome Statute, which established the court. ICC arrest warrants against sitting heads of state are rare. Putin faces … [Read more...] about ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: a king-size dilemma for South Africa
Senegal develops its national data strategy in partnership with Smart Africa and GIZ
As part of the Senegal Digital Strategy 2025 (SN2025), and in partnership with Smart Africa (www.SmartAfrica.org) and GIZ via its Data Economy project, the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy (MCTEN) completed on Friday, March 24, the observation and brainstorming consultative workshop as part of the process to equip Senegal with a national data … [Read more...] about Senegal develops its national data strategy in partnership with Smart Africa and GIZ
National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Hosts First All-Girls Jr. NBA Clinic in Ghana
Event Held in Conjunction with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff’s First Visit to Ghana; 2003 WNBA Champion Astou Ndiaye Leads Clinic and Life Skills Seminar for 60 Girls from the Local Community. NBA Africa today hosted the first all-girls Jr. NBA clinic in Ghana, which was held at Trust Sports Emporium in Accra in conjunction with … [Read more...] about National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Hosts First All-Girls Jr. NBA Clinic in Ghana
African Development Bank approves $28.49 million grant to enhance Ghana’s universal electrification goal
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a grant of $28.49 million for Ghana to construct renewable energy infrastructure that will increase its renewable energy use by 10% through 2030. The financing, which will come from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) (https://apo-opa.info/40Cg91m) – Scaling Up Renewable Energy … [Read more...] about African Development Bank approves $28.49 million grant to enhance Ghana’s universal electrification goal
