The partnership, which is valued at almost MWK 170 million has been established under the ILO’s ‘Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in supply chains in Africa’ project LILONGWE, Malawi, The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) have entered into a new partnership to strengthen trade union action in the fight…

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More than 780 children abducted for ransom in 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom, More than 61 children still in captivity months after mass abduction by bandits; More than 780 children abducted for ransom in 2021; Many schools shutdown indefinitely because of rising insecurity. Nigerian authorities are failing children as at least 61 children in northern Nigeria remain in captivity, months…

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More than 40 participants— schoolgirls, women’s groups and civil society—congregated at a day-long forum organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan JUBA, South Sudan, The impact of early and forced marriages on young girls: This was the burning topic of discussion as Lakes, South Sudan marked the ongoing 16 Days of Activism. More than 40 participants— schoolgirls,…

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This initiative will support a cross-sector approach which will result in mainstreaming of sustainable forest and land management to enhance ecosystem HARARE, Zimbabwe, The process of land degradation negatively affects 3.2 billion people globally out of which 2 billion are located across dryland regions. Promoting and investing in healthy and vibrant drylands worldwide is therefore key to build back…

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Ms. Bachelet discussed the country’s complex challenges with President Kaboré, senior ministers, as well as the President of the National Assembly and others Concluding a four-day to visit Burkina Faso, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday that the country faces “a multitude of challenges with severe impacts on a wide range of human rights of…

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Cabo Verde Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Olavo Correia said the conference offered “an extraordinarily important moment” to chart the continent’s development course SAL, Cape Verde, African heads of state and government together with senior policymakers will share their perspectives on how to reshape Africa’s development financing models at the 2021 African Economic Conference, which takes place…

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Ministerial representatives from the CEMAC sub-region gathered in Congo-Brazzaville on 29-30 November to participate in the CEMAC Business Energy Forum, discussing the region’s development and inter-regional cooperation BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), The CEMAC Business Energy Forum, organized by Pro Meet Up and Learn and ML Consulting, which took place in Congo-Brazzaville on 29-30 November, concluded with interactive reflections…

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First renewable energy project in Egypt to be energized through a 220kV Gas Insulated Substation developed by Siemens Energy CAIRO, Egypt, Erection and commissioning of 96 SG 2.6-114 wind turbines in less than 10 months; Long term maintenance provided through a 15-year service agreement; Generation of 1,000 GWh per year increasing Egypt’s installed wind energy capacity by 18%; First…

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Binance continues to ensure crypto enthusiasts have access to the right information about the workings of the ecosystem YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Binance (Binance.com), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain ecosystem, will hold its first offline event for crypto enthusiasts in Cameroon as it continues its mission to increase the freedom of money, drive blockchain adoption and enable greater financial…

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Both livestock and agriculture play an important role in Somalia’s economy, with the two sectors being the main sources of economic activity, employment and export in the country Sureedo lives on her farm in Qoordumey village, Dolow, Somalia. She grows fruits and vegetables with her family and was among the 2 500 rural farming households affected by the drought and…

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