Download logoThe African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Jean-Hubert Bayala, a national of Burkina Faso, as Acting Director for its General Services and Procurement department. The appointment took effect on 1 March 2023. Bayala has over 30 years of progressive professional, technical and managerial experience that includes supporting core Bank Group … [Read more...] about African Development Bank appoints Jean-Hubert Bayala as Acting Director for General Services and Procurement
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shares the partnership journey with Burundi First Lady 2020 to 2023 – Train healthcare providers, support Infertile Women & Girl Education
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO and Burundi First Lady meet during 9th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2022 to approve their future strategy and announce their impact report and call for action to build healthcare capacity and empower women & girls in Burundi; Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient care landscape and making history … [Read more...] about Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shares the partnership journey with Burundi First Lady 2020 to 2023 – Train healthcare providers, support Infertile Women & Girl Education
Slavery’s historical link to marriage is still at play in some African societies
Governments and religious institutions regulate marriage. Such regulations are heavily laden with specific moral ideas and cultural taboos. There are heated debates around what counts as “proper” marriage: should polygamy or monogamy be preferred? What should be the minimal age for marriage? Despite these debates, all contemporary societies see marriage as a sacrosanct … [Read more...] about Slavery’s historical link to marriage is still at play in some African societies
The United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Donates Vehicles to the Afar Regional Police to Support Humanitarian Efforts
Download logoAmbassador Tracey Jacobson, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, handed over ten vehicles, donated by the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), to the Afar Regional Police. The handover ceremony was attended by Awol Arba, the Afar Regional State President, members of the Afar Regional Police, and the … [Read more...] about The United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Donates Vehicles to the Afar Regional Police to Support Humanitarian Efforts
Ghana, Austria Sign Key Strategic Partnership Agreements
Download logoThe President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Austria, Karl Nehammer have agreed on key areas of cooperation primary on strengthening existing bilateral ties between the two countries. The areas of focus, according to President Akufo-Addo were on issues relating to economic growth, trade … [Read more...] about Ghana, Austria Sign Key Strategic Partnership Agreements
