At African Union’s Ambassadors’ Ball, Deputy Secretary-General Urges Investment, Action to Develop Continent’s Potential as Geothermal Energy Leader, Agricultural Powerhouse
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the inaugural African Union’s Ambassadors’ Ball, in Washington, D.C., today: I am pleased to join you at this inaugural African Union Ambassadors’ Ball, under the inspiring theme — “Our Africa, our…
East Africa’s biggest trade fair opens in Kampala
KAMPALA— The Jua Kali Exhibition, which is being fronted by the East African Community (EAC) to promote intra-trade in the region, has opened in Kampala. The business communities of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from the seven EAC…
Founder of TechLit Africa Is CNN’s Hero of the Year
Nelly Cheboi is CNN’s 2022 Hero of the Year, honored for her efforts in providing computer training for rural Kenya schoolchildren through her non-profit TechLit Africa. Cheboi grew up in grinding poverty in rural Kenya. “I never forgot what it…
How Committed Is US to Africa? $55B Worth, White House Says
The United States will demonstrate its commitment to the African continent with $55 billion in pledges, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday on the eve of a three-day summit of 50 high-level African delegations in Washington. “The U.S. will…
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister takes lessons from Dubai to position twin-island federation as a business hub
Basseterre, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prime Minister Terrance Drew of the island nation of St Kitts and Nevis was in Dubai recently for a state visit that not only aims to strengthen bilateral relations but also glean lessons from the United Arab Emirates that will pivot the island into a sought-after business and […]
IAEA Mission Reviews Bangladesh’s Regulatory Framework for Nuclear and Radiation Safety as Country Embarks on Nuclear Power Programme
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission said Bangladesh is committed to continuous improvement of nuclear and radiation safety. The mission also noted areas where improvements could be made to enhance the national nuclear and radiation safety regulatory infrastructure, as…
Post-Brexit UK looks to Africa, Latin America
LONDON— Post-Brexit Britain must look beyond its traditional allies to emerging powers in Latin America, Asia and Africa, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is set to say. In a speech Monday at the Foreign Office, Cleverly will stress the need…
US Pres Joe Biden to host African leaders at summit in Washington
WASHINGTON— The Biden administration is set to host about 50 African leaders in Washington for crucial conversations on health, democracy, climate change, and other topics. Slated for Dec 13–15, the US-Africa Leaders Summit will provide heads of state the…
Chinese Port Projects Along Africa’s Coasts Come with Environmental Costs, Study Finds
China has constructed numerous ports, bridges and other coastal projects throughout the developing world in recent years in what’s been dubbed by Beijing the “21st Century Maritime Silk Road” – part of President Xi Jinping’s greater Belt and Road Initiative…
Strengthening Ties with China, Focus of Sino-Arab Summit
Saudi Arabia threw out the proverbial red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping for a series of summits that could have lasting repercussions for the United States and other Western nations. In addition, the Arab states that attended the final…