diplomacy&development

Sweden, Norway and Denmark will cooperate to bring a halt to products that are harmful to health and the environment from operators such as Temu, Shein and Wish. “Within the EU, Sweden has been pushing for small packages, often supplied by operators like Temu and Shein, to be excluded from customs exemptions. We have also worked to ensure the impending producer responsibility framework for textiles will clarify the e-platforms’ responsibilities. The EU should take strong measures to halt the trade in these unsustainable and dangerous products, and the Nordic countries are now cooperating to protect our consumers from hazardous products produced in China. My view is that the Commission should focus even more clearly on this issue in the coming proposal for a ‘Circular Economy Act’,” says Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari. On Thursday, Ms Pourmokhtari met her Norwegian and Danish ministerial colleagues in Brussels to discuss the situation and ensure a more coor...

Jean-Jacques Ikama, Director General of Oil Economy, Audit and Trading, Ministry of Hydrocarbons, Congo The Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons aims to redefine the country’s hydrocarbons sector to improve the conditions of exploration and production. The Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons has announced it is working to improve the attractiveness of taxation in the hydrocarbons sector to fully realize the potential of the country’s hydrocarbons market. Speaking during the Technical Conference at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) – From Resources to Revenue: Developing the Republic of Congo’s Gas Sector – Jean-Jacques Ikama, Director General of Oil Economy, Audit and Trading, Ministry of Hydrocarbons, Congo explored the conditions and mechanisms for companies entering the country’s oil and gas sector. “Oil and gas activities can serve as a basis for the creation and operationalization of a very dynamic local market,” stated Ikama, adding, “We ai...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world, and Africa accounts for a large portion of the global tuberculosis burden with a significant number of new cases and deaths occurring in the region. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 2.5 million people fell ill with TB in the African region in 2022, with an estimated 424,000 people dying from the disease. Despite significant medical advancements, TB continues to thrive in communities with limited healthcare access, delayed diagnosis, and social stigma.  In this article, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies highlights the global burden of TB and the critical role of preventive measures in combating the disease. With early detection, preventive strategies, and sustained public health efforts, countries in Africa have the potential to turn the tide against TB and move closer to its goal of eliminating the disease.  The Global Burden of TB The World...

The Merck Foundation Cancer Access Program provides One, two- and three-years fellowship, Post Graduate Diploma and Master Degree of oncology for doctors from Africa. Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 194 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 32 countries. Merck Foundation together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health has been building cancer care capacity and increasing the limited number of Oncologists in their countries by providing close to 200 Scholarships of One-, two- and three-years fellowship, diploma and Master Degree of oncology to African doctors from 32 Countries. Merck Foundation is making history in Africa by training the First African Oncologists and First Cancer Care Teams in Countries such as The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Liberia, Guinea Conakry, Central African Republic, Chad, Burundi, Malawi, Niger, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and more. Merck Foundation ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ), the...

Le Programme d'Accès aux Soins du Cancer de la Fondation Merck propose des bourses d'un, deux ou trois ans, des diplômes post-universitaires et des masters en oncologie pour les médecins africains. La Fondation Merck marque la Journée Mondiale contre le Cancer avec les Premières Dames d'Afrique en offrant 194 bourses de formation en oncologie à des médecins africains de 32 pays. La Fondation Merck, en collaboration avec les Premières Dames Africaines et les Ministères de la Santé, a renforcé les capacités de prise en charge du cancer et augmenté le nombre limité d'oncologues dans leurs pays en offrant près de 200 bourses d'études d'une durée d'un, deux ou trois ans, ainsi que des diplômes et des masters en oncologie à des médecins africains de 32 pays. La Fondation Merck écrit l'histoire de l'Afrique en formant les premiers oncologues africains et les premières équipes de prise en charge du cancer dans des pays tels que la Gambie, Sierra Leone, Burun...

    Tisya Mukuna est une entrepreneure congolaise dynamique et conférencière TEDx, reconnue pour son approche innovante de la revitalisation des plantations de café abandonnées en République Démocratique du Congo. Fondatrice de La Kinoise, elle a mené des actions pour restaurer la filière café au Congo, créant ainsi des moyens de subsistance durables pour les agriculteurs locaux. Son engagement en faveur de l'impact social et de la durabilité environnementale a fait d'elle une figure emblématique du monde des affaires africain.       Tisya Mukuna, CEO of La Kinoise Son travail non seulement revitalise l'agriculture, mais renforce également l'autonomie des communautés, en phase avec sa vision d'une Afrique prospère et autosuffisante. Tisya est une fervente défenseure de l'entrepreneuriat africain et du développement durable. La reconnaissance de Tisya parmi les 10 finalistes du Prix Africa’s Business Heroes de cette année marque une étape importante pour la...

Tisya Mukuna is a dynamic Congolese entrepreneur and TEDx speaker, renowned for her innovative approach to reviving abandoned coffee plantations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  As the founder of La Kinoise, she has led efforts to restore Congo’s coffee industry, creating sustainable livelihoods for local farmers. Tisya’s commitment to social impact and environmental sustainability has made her a prominent figure in the African business community.       Tisya Mukuna, CEO of La Kinoise   Her work not only revitalizes agriculture but also empowers communities, aligning with her vision for a prosperous and self-sufficient Africa. Tisya is a passionate advocate for African entrepreneurship and sustainable development. This recognition of Tisya  among the Top 10 finalists of this year’s Africa’s Business Heroes Award, marks a significant milestone for DR Congo, as it is the first time since 2019, when this initiative began, that the country has reach...