diplomacy&development

The main topics addressed at this event were digital education, professional training, digital inclusion, access to infrastructure and technologies, and the promotion of entrepreneurship and digital innovation. Smart Africa ( www.SmartAfrica.org ) hosted the inaugural Digital Skills Forum, a pan-African event promoting the development of digital skills. Organized through the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy (MPTEN), the Centre Africain de Recherche sur l'Intelligence Artificielle (CARIA) and the Africa Digital Academy (ADA), the event aims to highlight the importance of developing digital skills among African pupils and students, and to promote effective strategies and programs to prepare them for the digital age. The first edition has been held for three days under the theme “Building a digital talent pipeline for Africa". The main topics addressed at this event were digital education, prof

The dispatch of aid underscores the strong and deep-rooted relations between the two countries, as well as illustrating the UAE’s commitment to fulfilling its humanitarian responsibilities. The UAE has dispatched today a plane carrying 50 tonnes of aid in food supplies to the Republic of Seychelles to provide humanitarian relief to thousands of families impacted by the recent floods, which have caused severe and widespread damage. The plane was deployed in coordination with several humanitarian institutions in the UAE. His Excellency Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Development Affairs, stated: “Under the directives of our wise leadership, the UAE remains steadfast in its humanitarian commitments, offering continuous support to alleviate the impact of the recent global humanitarian and natural crises. These take many different forms, including waves of drought, floods, and earthquakes. In this context, the UAE’s humanitarian response aims to del

• La Présidente de Tanzanie, S.E. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation  CEO, Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej; La Première Ministre de Namibie, Rt. Hon  Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila parmi les 100 Femmes Africaines Les Plus  Influentes 2023. • La liste des 100 Femmes Africaines Les Plus Influentes 2023 est composée  de femmes africaines éminentes qui brisent les préjugés à travers le monde  et comprend 2 présidentes, 3 vice-présidentes, 1 première ministre, des  ministres et de hauts PDG d'entreprises à but lucratif et non lucratif. • Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO et Sénatrice de la Fondation Merck, reconnue pour la  cinquième année comme l'une des 100 Femmes Africaines Les Plus  Influentes en 2023. • Sous sa direction, la Fondation Merck a également été reconnue comme  l'ONG de l'année 2022, l'ONG la plus influente et la meilleure philanthropie  du secteur de la santé de l'année 2023, dont les efforts collectifs façonnent  l'avenir de l'Afrique et transforment son paysa

• The President of Tanzania, H.E. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of Namibia, Rt. Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2023. • The list of 100 Most Influential African Women 2023 is made up of prominent African women breaking the bias across the world and includes 2 Presidents, 3 Vice Presidents, 1 Prime Minister, Ministers, and Top CEOs of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. • Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej for the fifth year recognized  as one of 100 Most Influential African Women 2023 • Under her leadership, Merck Foundation was also recognized as the NGO of  the year 2022, the Most Influential NGO and Best Health Sector Philanthropy  of the year 2023, whose collective efforts are shaping Africa’s Future and  transforming its healthcare landscape. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a  Mother” Campaign has been recognize

La Sénatrice, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck et Dr. Belén Garijo, président du conseil d'administration et PDG de Merck et membre du conseil d'administration de la Fondation Merck, rencontrent Son Excellence M. PRITHVIRAJSING ROOPUN G.C.S.K, Président de Maurice L'objectif du programme de la Fondation Merck est de contribuer au renforcement des capacités de soins de santé dans le secteur public dans le but d'établir une solide plateforme de prestataires de soins de santé qualifiés et spécialisés à Maurice et dans le reste de l'Afrique. La Fondation Merck ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ) a souligné son engagement à long terme dans le renforcement des capacités de soins de santé lors de sa rencontre avec le Président Mauricien ; La Fondation Merck et le Ministre Mauricien de la Santé et du Bien-être rencontrent leurs 73 Anciens de la Fondation Merck qui ont reçu un diplôme d'un an et un master de deux ans dans 32 spécialités médicales mal desservies et impo

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & Dr. Belén Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board & CEO of Merck and Member of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees meets His Excellency Mr. PRITHVIRAJSING ROOPUN G.C.S.K , President of Mauritius The objective of Merck Foundation program is to contribute to building healthcare capacity in public sector with an aim to establish a strong platform of skilled and specialized healthcare providers across Mauritius and the rest of Africa. Merck foundation ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ) to underscore their long-term commitment to building healthcare capacity during their meeting with Mauritius President; Merck foundation together with Mauritius Minister of Health and Wellness meet their 73 Alumni who have been provided with one year diploma and two-year master degree of 32 undeserved and critical medical specialties during The Merck foundation Mauritius Alumni Summit 2023; Merck Foundation provided scholarships for 73 Mauritian doctors for o

Impact investment pioneer announces partnership and plan to bring green infrastructure projects to local African communities. The United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) is pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the leading global impact investment firm Pegasus Capital Advisors and its Subnational Climate Fund at the Local Climate Action Summit held at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The MoU signing, which took place on December 2nd, marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between UCLG Africa and Pegasus Capital Advisors and reinforces their mutual commitment to advancing sustainable development across Africa. The Local Climate Action Summit saw the convergence of key decision-makers, experts, and stakeholders from around the world who gathered to address pressing global challenges related to climate change and sustainable urban development. The partnership betw