Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |

Administrator Samantha Power Concludes Her Visit to Angola

The Administrator, Deputy Secretary, and U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi were the highest ranking U.S. government officials to go from Luanda

On April 25, Administrator Samantha Power and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma concluded a three day trip to Angola with a visit to Benguela Province and the Port of Lobito. The Administrator, Deputy Secretary, and U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi were the highest ranking U.S.…

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippines Ambassador to Kenya discusses Blue Economy, Potential Investments, People-to-People Exchanges with Mombasa Officials

Ambassador Tang commended Governor Nassir and the county government for their efforts to bring development to the citizens of Mombasa

Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Marie Charlotte G. Tang paid a courtesy call on Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir of Mombasa County during her visit to the city of Mombasa on 21-23 April 2024. The two officials discussed their shared interest in the blue economy, with the Philippines being an archipelagic country…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks with the Special United Nations Envoy for Sudan

At the meeting, President Isaias noted that progress in resolving the conflict in Sudan has been elusive thus far, attributing it to the proliferation of initiatives and platforms

President Isaias Afwerki yesterday, 25 April, met at Denden Guest House, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ Special Envoy for Sudan. At the meeting, President Isaias noted that progress in resolving the conflict in Sudan has been elusive thus far, attributing it to the proliferation of initiatives…

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Kenyan Farmers Get Fertilizer Boost with $2 million Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Credit Guarantee

The Mechanism will provide a $2 million partial trade credit guarantee and a grant of $219,000 to Apollo Agriculture Limited, a Kenyan corporation, to facilitate the company’s fertilizer sales

In a significant step to advance food security in Kenya, the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (https://apo-opa.co/3W642uA) has launched a project that will help deliver nearly 8,000 tons of fertilizers to 100,000 smallholder farmers, boosting harvests and incomes. Through its Fertilizer Financing for Sustainable Agriculture Management Project (https://apo-opa.co/3QfyVsr), the Mechanism will provide a…

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippines Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen International Counter-Terrorism Efforts at High-Level Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria

The Philippines also expressed its readiness to share its own experiences with the peoples and governments of Africa through country-led and country-owned solutions

The Philippines, represented by H.E. Mersole J. Mellejor, Philippine Ambassador to Nigeria, actively participated in the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting held on 22-23 April 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting, which was organized by the Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, with support from countries such…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone |

Ambassador Bryan Hunt joined President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials to launch Sierra Leone’s National Malaria Vaccines Campaign

The campaign supported by the U.S. Government through USAID aims to prevent malaria in children and help reach Zero Malaria in the country

To celebrate World Malaria Day, Ambassador Bryan Hunt today joined President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials to launch Sierra Leone’s National Malaria Vaccines Campaign. The campaign supported by the U.S. Government through USAID aims to prevent malaria in children and help reach Zero Malaria in the country. With…

Source: Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, Kenya |

Kenya and Zimbabwe: Fostering Strong Partnerships for a Brighter Future

The discussions during the session revolved around ongoing cooperation in areas such as Security, Trade and Investment, Agriculture, Education, Health, Tourism, Capacity Development, Transport, and other sectors

The 4th Session of the Kenya-Zimbabwe Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation came to a successful conclusion on 23rd April 2024, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to building strong partnerships to realize a brighter future for all. The meeting, held in Harare was attended by a delegation from Kenya led by…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates Dutch Sovereigns on National Day

HM the King expresses, to the Dutch Sovereigns, His warmest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness

HM King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to TM King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, on the occasion of their country's celebration of its National Day. In this message, HM the King expresses, to the Dutch Sovereigns, His warmest congratulations and best wishes for good health…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Qatari Aircraft Arrives in Port Sudan Carrying Aid

This assistance comes as part of Qatar's support for the Sudanese people and its full backing for their resilience in facing the difficult conditions resulting from ongoing conflict

A Qatar Armed Forces aircraft arrived at Port Sudan Airport in the sisterly Republic of Sudan carrying 25 tons of aid, including food supplies and two ambulances, provided by Qatar Fund for Development and Qatar Red Crescent. This brings the total number of planes to 18, with a total of…

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Africa Teems with Clean Energy Prospects, Ahead of Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum

European energy companies are invited to attend Energy Capital & Power’s Invest in African Energy forum in Paris, which will showcase Africa’s latest developments in LNG, renewables, green hydrogen and carbon capture

European partners have been vocal about plans to boost clean, smart and secure investments in Africa’s energy sector, with the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative aiming to mobilize €150 billion across the continent through 2027. Motivations for this range from securing the bloc’s own energy supplies, to strengthening energy diplomacy on…