diplomacy&development

L’appel à films est ouvert jusqu’au 4 Avril 2023 www.mobilefilmfestival.africa 1 Mobile, 1 Minute, 1 Film Bande annonce à découvrir et à partager Le Mobile Film Festival est fier d’annoncer le lancement de la deuxième édition du Mobile Film Festival Africa, après le succès de sa première édition panafricaine en 2021. Les valeurs défendues par le festival sont de révéler, soutenir et accompagner les talents de demain du cinéma, en offrant des bourses et un accompagnement permettant de tourner un court-métrage professionnel aux lauréats. Comme l’exprime le fondateur du festival Bruno Smadja, “parce que les histoires africaines doivent être racontées par des Africains pour un public Africain. Soutenons la jeune création cinématographique en Afrique”. Le Mobile Film Festival Africa est très honoré d'avoir été choisi cette année comme l'un des évènements officiels du programme de “Rabat, Capitale Africaine de la Culture”. Depuis 2005, le Mobile Film Festival défend les va...

During the meeting they discussed the latest regional and international developments. HE Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Kahter met Monday with HE Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar Amr Kamal El-Din El Sherbiny. During the meeting, they discussed the cooperation relations and the latest regional and international developments, especially the humanitarian situation in Turkiye and Syria, and the Afghan file. Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor

Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), a global health organization focused on preventing 100 million deaths from cardiovascular disease and making the world safer from epidemics, today announced the appointment of Precious Matsoso to its Board of Directors.   “We are delighted to welcome Precious Matsoso to our Board of Directors,” said Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives. “Precious Matsoso’s long-time, effective, and insightful leadership on a wide range of public health issues will be an important guide to our work protecting cardiovascular health and strengthening public health systems globally.” Matsoso was appointed to the RTSL Board of Directors for a term of January 26, 2023 to November 7, 2025. Matsoso is Co-Chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body and Director of the Health Regulatory Science Platform, a division of the Wits Health Consortium. Previously, she served as Director-General of the South African National Depar...

Trade visitors from the African continent at the DEAL show last year  The largest show in FEC, themeparks and amusment industries in MEA is a must visit B2B exhibition for the African industry stakeholders. As every year, the African family entertainment centers, theme parks, and waterparks operators can immensely benefit from the upcoming DEAL 2023 B2B show being held in Dubai, UAE. The show will be a complete amusement and leisure industry ecosystem that will showcase some of the world’s most innovative and creative entertainment concepts. The 29th edition of the show is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Dubai World Trade Centre, during March 14th-16th. For more information on DEAL please log on to http://www.DEALMiddleEastShow.com . With 300 plus exhibitors from across 40 plus countries, DEAL 2023 is all set to bring the industry leaders and showcase concepts that are developed with the current requirements of the fast-paced generation. "Africa, with its FEC, themepark...

On the sidelines of the summit, the President held a series of meetings with UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi returned home today after a visit to the UAE, where he participated as a Guest of Honor in the World Government Summit in Dubai. On the sidelines of the summit, the President held a series of meetings with UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as well as other officials. Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor

•  Foundation launch “MARS Best African Woman Researchers  Awards” annually to empower and acknowledge women in science. • Merck Foundation empowers African Women in the areas of Science and  Technology through providing 650 scholarships to female doctors out of  1470 scholarships. • Merck Foundation recently conducted MARS Awards Ceremony with  African Union and 11 African Ministers announced MARS Best African  Women Researchers and Young African Researchers Awards winners. • Merck Foundation also announced the Call for Applications for Merck  Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards 2023 to empower  Women and Youth in STEM in Africa with special focus on scientific  research in Women Health and Infertility & Reproductive Health. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International  Day of Girls and Women in Science 2023’ together with African First Ladies through  their Merck Foundation “S...

Sénatrice, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck, présente ses créations sur le soutien  à l'éducation des filles • La Fondation Merck lance chaque année les « Prix MARS des Meilleures  Chercheuses Africaines » pour autonomiser et reconnaître les femmes  dans le domaine scientifique. • La Fondation Merck autonomise les Femmes Africaines dans les  domaines de la Science et de la Technologie en offrant 650 bourses à  des femmes médecins sur 1470 bourses. • La Fondation Merck a récemment organisé la Cérémonie de Remise des  Prix MARS avec l'Union Africaine et 11 Ministres Africains ont annoncé  les lauréats des Prix MARS des Meilleures Chercheuses Africaines et  des Jeunes Chercheurs Africains. • La Fondation Merck a également annoncé l'Appel à Candidatures pour  le Sommet de Recherche en Afrique de la Fondation Merck – Prix MARS  2023 pour autonomiser les femmes et les jeunes dans les STEM en  Afrique avec un accent particulier su...