diplomacy&development

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia  (24th President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018),  Former Co-Chairs of the Independent Panel on Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPPR) The former Co-Chairs of the Independent Panel on Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPPR), Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, and Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, have expressed their deep concern at the slow pace of redistribution of COVID-19 vaccines from high income to low-income countries. “The Independent Panel report recommended that high-income countries ensure that at least one billion doses of vaccines available to them were redistributed to 92 low- and middle-income countries  by 1 September, and a further one billion doses by mid-2022”, President Sirleaf and Helen Clark said. “Ensuring that all those around the world most vulnerable to the impact of the virus, including healthcare workers, older people and those with significant comorbidities, can be  va

Hospital admissions have continued rising for a longer period compared to previous waves. MSF is no substitute for a functioning health system and calls on the Eastern Cape health department to urgently address leadership and medical staff gaps to avert unnecessary deaths, system collapse in future COVID-19 waves. To prevent system collapse in Livingstone Hospital as the number of people infected with COVID-19 continue to rise in the Eastern Cape’s Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, we are calling on the hospital’s senior leadership team to ensure that sufficient doctors and nurses are made available to staff the hospital’s primary COVID-19 ward, which our MSF team has supported since 29 June, on a sustained basis. We have supported the Eastern Cape Department of Health (DoH) in all three COVID-19 waves, and during the second and third wave our teams worked in Livingstone Hospital, specifically in the basement COVID-19 ward – a hospital car park turned into COVID-19 centre.  “A team of M

Equatorial Guinea  President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo with The  President of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba Equatorial Guinea is well on its way to become a regional natural gas producer and exporter, having recently delivered the country’s first shipment of methanol to neighboring Gabon. With the recent 2,000MT methanol delivery from Equatorial Guinea to Gabon illustrating the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, African Energy Week will build on this momentum, showcasing the value of regional trade and cooperation in driving African economic growth.  Equatorial Guinea is well on its way to become a regional natural gas producer and exporter, having recently delivered the country’s first shipment of methanol to neighboring Gabon. Carried by the Jipro Isis Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, the 2,000MT methanol shipment arrived at the new international port of Owendo in Gabon from Equatorial Guinea’s state of the art Punta-Europa petrochemical complex. The shipmen

Le Département de la Défense des États-Unis par l'intermédiaire du Chargé d'Affaires de l'Ambassade des États-Unis au  Madagascar & Comores,  Amy J. Hyatt faisant don de 300,000 repas humanitaires préemballés dans le sud de Madagascar Le gouvernement américain continuera de soutenir les efforts de Madagascar pour fournir des services humains essentiels aux populations vulnérables.   Le Chargé d’Affaires de l’Ambassade des États-Unis Amy J. Hyatt a donné près de 300 000 repas humanitaires préemballés du Département de la Défense des Etats-Unis au bureau régional du Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et des Catastrophes (BNGRC) et au CatholicRelief Services lors d’une cérémonie officielle organisée à Ambovombe le 25 août. “Cette contribution de 2,1 millions de dollars du Département de la Défense des Etats-Unis s’inscrit dans le cadre du soutien indéfectible du gouvernement américain au peuple malgache confronté à l’insécurité alimentaire dans le Sud et de la réponse

The United States Department of Defense through the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in  Madagascar & Comoros , Amy J. Hyatt Donating 300,000 Pre-Packaged Humanitarian Meals in Southern Madagascar The U.S. government will continue to support Madagascar’s efforts to provide essential human services to vulnerable populations. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Amy J. Hyatt donated nearly 300,000 pre-packed humanitarian meals from the U.S. Department of Defense to the regional office of the Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et Catastrophes (BNGRC) and Catholic Relief Services in an official handover ceremony on August 25. “This $2.1 million contribution by the U.S. Department of Defense is part of the U.S. government’s unwavering support for the Malagasy people facing food insecurity in the South and the Government of Madagascar’s response to the crisis,” Chargé Hyatt said. These pre-packed humanitarian meals are designed to meet daily nutritional needs, delivering no fewer

The DRC President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel The DRC President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, discussed on topics of mutual interest and cooperation between the DRC and Germany. The DRC Head of State and President-in-Office of the African Union is also in Berlin to participate in the Compact with Africa summit. This is the 4th edition of this meeting which aims to promote private investment in Africa. On the sidelines of the CWA summit, the head of state also had a meeting in Berlin with the big bosses of the German chamber of commerce and industry. The opportunity to discuss investment opportunities in the DRC President Tshisekedi also met representatives of the German digital industry, one of the key sectors of Germanic know-how. The DRC Head of State was notably accompanied by Minister Tony Mwaba of EPST, primary, secondary and technical education. Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor

• Les présidents du Rwanda et du Sénégal, la présidente de la Commission européenne Ursula von der Leyen et le président de la BEI Werner Hoyer ont abordé avec le fondateur de BioNTech le déploiement de la production de vaccins pour l’Afrique. • BioNTech a confirmé sa volonté de produire sur le continent africain tous les vaccins issus de la mise au point de ses candidats vaccins antipaludiques et antituberculeux. Paul Kagame, président du Rwanda, Macky Sall, président du Sénégal, Ursula von der Leyen, présidente de la Commission européenne et Werner Hoyer, président de la BEI ont rencontré aujourd'hui Uğur Şahin, PDG et cofondateur de BioNTech à l’Académie Barenboïm-Saïd, à Berlin, afin d’aborder la mise en place d’une production durable de vaccins pour l’Afrique. Organisée par la fondation kENUP au nom de BioNTech, cette réunion s’est déroulée en marge du Sommet du Partenariat G20 Afrique, organisé par la chancelière allemande Angela Merkel. Étaient également présents John Nkenga

• The Presidents of Ruanda and Senegal, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EIB President Werner Hoyer met BioNTech-Founder Uğur Şahin to discuss the development of vaccine production for Africa. • BioNTech affirmed its intention to manufacture any vaccines arising from its development of vaccine candidates to fight malaria and tuberculosis on the African continent. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission and EIB President Werner Hoyer met Uğur Şahin, CEO and co-founder of BioNTech, today at the Barenboim-Said-Akademie in Berlin to discuss the development of sustainable vaccine production for Africa. The meeting, which was convened by the kENUP Foundation on behalf of BioNTech, took place on the margins of the G20 Compact with Africa Summit hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Also in attendance were Dr John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

The incident which happened on the 26 of August 2011 claimed the lives of 23 UN employees and civilians and left over 60 people injured. At a solemn event in Abuja, the United Nations (UN) System in Nigeria held a commemorative ceremony to honor victims of terrorist attack on UN facilities 10 years ago.  The incident which happened on the 26 of August 2011 claimed the lives of 23 UN employees and civilians and left over 60 people injured.  What started as a normal working day at the UN House on Friday 26 August 2011 quickly turned into a disaster as a suicide car bomber ran into the building with a powerful blast destroying the lower floors of the building and killing 26 people out of which 23 were UN staff. The World Health Organization (WHO) lost three of its employees:  Dr Edward Dede, Mr. Yemi Osunsanya and Engineer Musa Ali.   To this end, UN employees came together to remember, reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who died while working to save humanity.  The UN Resident

Les prix ont été annoncés par la Fondation Merck en partenariat avec les Premières Dames Africaines, qui sont également les Ambassadrices de la Fondation Merck Plus Qu'une Mère.    La Fondation Merck ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ), la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, prévoit d'organiser une cérémonie de remise des prix via une vidéoconférence pour célébrer et féliciter les gagnants des Prix de la MODE 2020 de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu'une Mère », qui se tiendra le 1er septembre 2021. Les prix ont été annoncés par la Fondation Merck en partenariat avec les Premières Dames Africaines, qui sont également les Ambassadrices de la Fondation Merck Plus Qu'une Mère. Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation et Présidente de la Fondation Merck Plus Qu'une Mère a soulignée : « Je suis fière de reconnaître et d'apprécier nos gagnants et de les accueillir dans notre nouvelle communauté « Mode avec But ». Les jeunes designers africains qui ont rempo

The awards were announced by Merck Foundation in partnership with the African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother.   Merck Foundation ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, plans to conduct an Award Ceremony via a Video Conference to celebrate and felicitate the winners of ‘Merck Foundation More Than a Mother’ FASHION AWARDS 2020, to be held on 1st September 2021. The awards were announced by Merck Foundation in partnership with the African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother emphasized “I am proud to recognize and appreciate our winners and welcome them to our newly established ‘Fashion with Purpose’ community. The young African designers who win this awards and previous awards have contributed towards our cause by developing extraordinary creative designs

  The first successful acquisition by a traditional Search Fund in Africa. Africa Search Capital (ASC) ( www.AfricaSearchCapital.com ) today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Falcon Security Hub (Falcon). The transaction, which culminates a 12-month search process for ASC, is the first successful acquisition by a traditional Search Fund in Africa. Established in 2020 by Principal Yves Biyah, and supported by various local and international Search Fund investors, ASC is an investment holding company designed to identify, acquire and operate a single business in West Africa over the long-term. Yves Biyah, Founder and Managing Partner of Africa Search Capital (ASC) Founded in 2008 by entrepreneur Stephen Capraruolo, Falcon is a pioneering electronic security company in Cote d’Ivoire, with leading market positions in the remote monitoring of movable and immovable assets, using telematics and video surveillance technologies. Mr Biyah, founder and Managing Partner of ASC, stat

La transaction est la première acquisition réussie par un Search Fund traditionnel en Afrique. Africa Search Capital (ASC) ( www.AfricaSearchCapital.com ) a annoncé aujourd'hui l'acquisition de la majorité de Falcon Security Hub (Falcon). La transaction, qui est l’aboutissement d’un processus de recherche de 12 mois pour ASC, est la première acquisition réussie par un Search Fund traditionnel en Afrique. Créée en 2020 par son directeur général Yves Biyah, et soutenue par divers investisseurs locaux et internationaux, ASC est une société d'investissement conçue pour identifier, acquérir et exploiter une entreprise en Afrique de l'Ouest sur le long terme. Yves Biyah, Fondateur et Directeur d'Africa Search Capital (ASC) Fondée en 2008 par l'entrepreneur Stephen Capraruolo, Falcon est une société pionnière de la sécurité électronique en Côte d'Ivoire, avec des positions de leader sur le marché de la surveillance à distance des biens meubles et immeubles, en util

Kgalema Motlanthe, a former  President of South Africa and an Ivanhoe Mines Director Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. is working with the Chamber to address challenges and advance opportunities for enhanced Canada-Africa trade and investment. The key event in the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business’s ( www.CanadaAfrica.ca ) calendar in coming months will be an online-and-live international information exchange forum from October 26-28, focused on Canada’s Vital Role as a Committed Partner in Africa's Economic Restart after COVID-19. Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., the Chamber of Business’s 2021 premier partner and lead sponsor, is working with the Chamber to address challenges and advance opportunities for enhanced Canada-Africa trade and investment that will contribute to shared and sustained economic benefits. Kgalema Motlanthe, a former President of South Africa and an Ivanhoe Mines director, will be the conference’s keynote speaker. Mr. Motlanthe was President of South Africa for a period between 2008 and