diplomacy&development

Le concours intitulé « Campagne Umoja Afrique – Les jeunes contribuent à la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf » cible les jeunes âgés de 18 à 35 ans. Un concours de jeunes créatifs sur la zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf) pour les jeunes en Afrique ainsi que ceux de la diaspora ayant la citoyenneté africaine a été lancé. Le concours intitulé « Campagne Umoja Afrique – Les jeunes contribuent à la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf » cible les jeunes âgés de 18 à 35 ans. Il s'agit d'une initiative de collaboration entre la Commission économique des Nations Unies pour l'Afrique (CEA), l'Alliance des jeunes pour le leadership et le développement en Afrique (YALDA), le Secrétariat de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (AfCFTA), Afreximbank, le Centre du commerce international (ITC) et le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (PNUD). Les personnes intéressées peuvent soumettre des essais, des infographies et/ou des animations sur le sujet ; « La

The competition dubbed the ‘Umoja Africa Campaign – Youth Contributing to the Implementation of the AfCFTA’ targets young people between the age of 18 and 35 years.   A creative youth competition on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for young people in Africa as well as those in the Diaspora with African citizenship has been launched. The competition dubbed the ‘Umoja Africa Campaign – Youth Contributing to the Implementation of the AfCFTA’ targets young people between the age of 18 and 35 years.    This is a collaborative initiative between the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Afreximbank,the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP). Those interested can submit essays, infographics and/ or animation on the topic; ‘The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)’ from July 31 to Deadline Septembe

H.E. Minister Ntubuanga will promote investment and development in one of Africa’s most promising hydrocarbon sectors, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. H.E. Minister Ntubuanga will promote investment and development in one of Africa’s most promising hydrocarbon sectors, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. H.E. Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga, Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is coming to Cape Town in November for African Energy Week (AEW) 2021. Confirmed as a speaker at Africa’s premier energy event, H.E. Minister Ntubuanga is dedicated to improving regional relations, attracting critical investment, and showcasing the significant oil, gas and renewable potential of the DRC. By promoting the country’s resources and emphasizing the opportunities for investors, the Minister is committed to accelerating energy and economic growth, positioning the country a competitor in the big leagues. The DRC holds the second largest crude oil reserves in Central a

President Chakwera pointed out that the Summit has been constructive and progressive towards shared goals of regional integration and economic cooperation. The theme of this year’s Summit, “Bolstering Productive Capacities in the face of COVID-19 Pandemic for Sustained, Inclusive, Economic and Industrial Transformation,” is a call on all of us to respond pragmatically and proactively to the ravaging impacts of COVID-19 on the socio- economic situation in the region. This was the gist of the remarks of the President of the Republic of Malawi and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, during the closing session of the 41st Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, held today, at Bingu International Convention Centre, Lilongwe Malawi.  President Chakwera pointed out that the Summit has been constructive and progressive towards shared goals of regional integration and economic cooperation.  It is time, he said, to rebuild and re

Dr. Arron Tchouka Singhe, Chief Oil Sector Officer at the African Development Bank, is set to drive a strong narrative on the role of multilateral financing institutions in driving Africa’s oil and gas sector. African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 taking place in Cape Town on the 9th-12th of November has placed making energy poverty history by 2030 a top priority. In line with this objective, the African Energy Chamber is excited to announce that Dr. Arron Tchouka Singhe, Chief Oil Sector Officer at the African Development Bank (AfDB) has been confirmed as a speaker at AEW 2021 in Cape Town. Dr. Singhe’s participation at Africa’s premier energy event will emphasize the role of multilateral financing institutions and the oil and gas industry in Africa’s energy sector, promoting critical investment that will drive Africa’s energy future. The AfDB represents the largest multilateral financing institution in Africa, providing critical finance to African governments and private companies investing

Soumettez votre candidature pour les AFSIA Solar Awards 2021 MAINTENANT! Les AFSIA ( www.AFSIAsolar.com/ ) Solar Awards sont la cérémonie de remise des prix la plus importante du secteur. Cet événement est organisé pour honorer l'excellence de tous les professionnels de l'industrie solaire pour leurs activités et leur contribution dans le secteur. C'est un témoignage de la compétence, de l'ingéniosité et de la vision de ses participants reconnaissant et célébrant leurs réalisations incontestables. « Les Solar Awards 2021 récompenseront une fois encore l’excellence dans l’innovation, le professionnalisme, les bonnes pratiques, les standards de sécurité et d'environnement. La cérémonie a pour objectif de célébrer les individus et les sociétés les plus brillants que l'industrie solaire africaine a à offrir. Mais elle soulignera également la formidable croissance et le développement que connait l’industrie solaire africaine actuellement», déclare Ines Dushime, Manag

  Submit your application for the AFSIA Solar Awards 2021 TODAY! The AFSIA ( www.AFSIAsolar.com/ ) Solar Awards is the industry-leading awards ceremony. This event is held to honor the excellence of all professionals of the African solar industry for their activities and contribution to the sector. It is a testament to the competence, ingenuity, and vision of its participants recognizing and celebrating their undisputable accomplishments. “The AFSIA Solar Awards will once again recognize excellence in innovation, professionalism, industry best practices and HSE standards. This ceremony aims at celebrating the brightest and the best that the African solar industry has to offer. But it will also underline the incredible growth and development currently experienced by the solar industry in Africa.” said Ines Dushime, Manager of the AFSIA Solar Awards. AFSIA teams up with AEF (Africa Energy Forum) again for this 2nd edition of the Awards AFSIA and EnergyNet, the organizer of the Africa Ene