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Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) - Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) launches the Activities of the Alliance to Fight Avoidable Blindness, Second Generation, (AFAB) in Niger
In June 2021, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (www.IsDB.org) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) collaborated with the National Eye Health Program (PNSO) to launch the 2nd phase (Generation II) of the Alliance to Fight...

The WCO and WHO join forces to build the capacity of Customs administrations in Africa to combat substandard and falsified medical products
From 7 to 10 February 2023, the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) jointly held two online workshops (one in English and the other in French) for the WCO’s West and Central Africa (WCA) region on combatting...

Joint Statement on Atlantic Cooperation
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of The United States of America and Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Cote d Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ireland, Mauritania, the Netherlands,...

FAO builds stronger veterinary diagnostic laboratories in West and Central Africa
Download logo National laboratory systems play a crucial role in preventing, detecting and responding to health threats. An integral part of these systems, veterinary diagnostic laboratories are at the centre of veterinary services’ control...

Habitat sensitivity in the West African coastal area: inferences and implications for regional adaptations to climate change and ocean acidification
Habitat sensitivity in the West African coastal area: inferences and implications for regional adaptations to climate change and ocean acidification Published 1 February 2024 Science Leave a Comment Tags: chemistry, field, North Atlantic, South...

GEF ISLANDS Pacific Project holds Second Steering Committee Meeting in New Zealand
16 February 2023, Auckland New Zealand - Pacific delegates gathered in Auckland, New Zealand today for the Global Environment Facility’s Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS) Pacific...

WHO steps up efforts to curb Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Download logo With efforts gathering pace to promptly tackle the new Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization (WHO) is deploying teams of experts to support the national authorities...

Private 5G/4G Network Deployment Tracker Market, Key Players, Demands, Scope, Size, Share and Forecasts 2023 - 2030
PUNE, INDIA, December 8, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Historically a niche segment of the wider cellular communications industry, private 5G/4G cellular networks – also referred to as NPNs (Non-Public Networks) in 3GPP terminology – have rapidly...

Coronavirus - Africa: Update on the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Epidemic, Brief 13
Outbreak Update: Since the last brief (7 April 2020), 562,026 new confirmed1 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 44,014 new deaths have been reported globally. This is a 46% increase in cases reported. To date, a total of 1,773,987...
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[Ceremonial Opening] Largest 1st C-PLPEX, 28th MIF and 2023MFE in History Exhibitions in Four Consecutive Days Unleash “Industry + MICE” Momentum
MACAU, October 19 - The 1st China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao) (1st C-PLPEX), the 28th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (28th MIF) and the Macao Franchise Expo 2023 (2023MFE) kicked off today (19...

Coronavirus - Africa: Only 1 in 3 countries ready to receive children safely in schools in West and Central Africa
Download logo UNICEF calls on governments to accelerate a safe re-opening of schools for all children, with clear public health, hygiene and sanitation safeguards in place. UNICEF calls on Ministries of Education and Finance today to prioritize...

Coronavirus - Africa: UNHCR West & Central Africa COVID-19 Emergency Response
21 Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone...

The Sixth CIIE is ready to welcome the world
Shanghai, China (ANTARA)- A total of 154 countries, regions and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the sixth edition of China International Import Expo (CIIE), which will take place from Nov 5 to 10 in Shanghai. As...

August Alerts and July Trends 2023
Burkina Faso July 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 July 2023 All-military approach to jihadist insurgency led to large numbers of casualties among army auxiliaries and local communities; pro-regime groups voiced support for new...

Coronavirus - Africa: Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Global Epidemic – 31 March 2020
Outbreak Update: Globally, a total of 693,839 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) confirmed cases and 33,214 (CFR 5%) related deaths have been reported to date. Since the last brief (24 March 2020), 360,141 new COVID-19 cases and 18,706 new deaths...

The Niger Dilemma: The Case for Military Intervention Amid Destabilisation Concerns
As the international community grapples with restoring democratic governance in Niger after the 26 July coup, many factors point to a possible military action there in the future. But any intervention must first address the burden of what it might...


Coronavirus - Africa: Situation update for the WHO African Region, External Situation Report 9 (29 April 2020)
Download logo A steady increase in the number of cases has been observed in the WHO African Region since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported on 25 February 2020 in Algeria. All Member States have since been affected,...

Facebook expands Coronavirus Information Center to 24 more countries in Africa
Facebook (www.Facebook.com) is expanding its Coronavirus Information Center to 24 more countries in Africa as part of its ongoing commitment to empowering people around the world with timely and accurate news from trusted health authorities. The...
Itafos Completes Updated Feasibility Study for the Farim Phosphate Project
HOUSTON, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (“Itafos” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of the updated Feasibility Study (“FS” or “feasibility study”) for the Farim Phosphate Project (the “Farim...