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U.S. Embassy in Cameroon
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United States (U.S.) Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Partnership in the Southwest Region

The proposed significant expansion of the Port of Limbe has the potential to make it the deepest seaport in West and Central Africa, capable of accommodating mega vessels and expanding trade opportunities

From April 24–27, Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora completed his third visit to the Southwest Region, reaffirming the U.S. Embassy’s enduring commitment to peace, prosperity, and partnership with Cameroon.  The visit also highlighted the lasting friendship between the American and Cameroonian people, particularly via his visits with the Paramount Chiefs of…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
Source: African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) |

Statement on letter of urgent appeal on environmental contamination in Kabwe, Zambia

The appeal expressed serious concern over the hazardous lead contamination in Kabwe, Central Province, and its grave impact on the health and rights of local communities, including children

On 23 April 2025, the Chairperson of the Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights Violations (WGEI) of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Commission), transmitted a Letter of Urgent Appeal to His Excellency, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia. The appeal…

Forest Stewardship Council

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Congo Basin celebrates Exploitation Gabonaise de Grumes (EGG) Forest Management Certification

This certification underscores EGG's strong commitment to sustainable forestry practices and further reinforces the growing and crucial movement towards responsible forest management within the Congo Basin

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) (www.Africa.FSC.org) Congo Basin office is delighted to announce that Exploitation Gabonaise de Grumes (EGG), a significant and long-standing player in Gabon's forestry sector, has achieved FSC Forest Management (FM) certification. This significant milestone, attained on December 5, 2024, covers EGG's 256,683 hectares of forest across its…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Ahead of Conference of the Parties (COP30), Africa champions new approach to measuring green wealth of countries and incentivizing climate action

Leaders emphasized that a proper valuation of Africa's natural resources would transform the continent's financial landscape by unlocking access to global financial flows, improving national risk profiles, and creating new capacity for investments in green economies and climate-resilient infrastructure

 Proper valuation of natural capital and the ecosystem services it provides, such as carbon sequestration, is a win-win strategy for growing economies— Urama, African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) We need to make bold decisions and act swiftly to accelerate the measurement of Africa’s green wealth— Suda-Mafudze, African Union Commission. African leaders…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Validating the Implementation Plan: Gender Strategy for Aquatic Biodiversity

Drawing from pilot experiences in Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Malawi, the plan aligns with global, continental, and regional frameworks such as the SDGs, CEDAW, CBD, ABES, GEWE Strategy, and Agenda 2063

Date: Tuesday, 29th April 2025 Time: 12:00–15:30 EAT Format: Virtual/Online The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is convening a Virtual Stakeholders' Consultative Validation Workshop tomorrow 29th April 2025, to solicit stakeholder inputs on the development of an inclusive and actionable Implementation Plan for the Continental Strategy for…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio to lead trade mission to Morocco

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will visit Morocco with a business delegation on 28–30 April 2025

In Morocco’s capital Rabat, Minister Ville Tavio will meet Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali, and Minister of Economy and Finance Faouzi Lekjaa. The discussions will focus on bilateral and trade…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Uganda Pearl of Africatrade Expo Opens in Malaysia

Uganda permits 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, guarantees repatriation of profits, and offers tax holidays, customs exemptions, and infrastructure support for priority areas

The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo has opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Uganda set on securing trade and investment potential of around USD 5 billion over the next five years. A high powered delegation led by the Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija, comprises Energy Minister Hon. Ruth…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Agriculture Committee Allows Department to Review Apps in Line with Medium-Term Development Plan

The committee expressed concern after it learnt from the AGSA that the department has set annual reports as a target without clearly understanding the expected level of performance

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture received a briefing yesterday from the Office of the Auditor General (AGSA) on its review of the Department of Agriculture and its entities’ 2025/26 annual performance plans (APPs) and budgets. The department and entities also made presentations on their APPs and budgets for the 2025/26…

Afrobarometer

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Earth Day: Africans say climate change is making life worse, believe their governments and rich countries bear responsibility for reducing its impact

In response to changing weather patterns and environmental degradation, majorities of Africans endorse investments in climate-resilient infrastructure

Most Africans who are aware of climate change say it is making their lives worse and call on their governments and wealthy countries to take the lead in reducing its impact, the latest Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) survey findings reveal. On average across 28 countries, nearly three-fifths of Africans are aware of…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
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Egypt: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Witnesses the Conclusion of the First Phase of the Green Economy Financing Facility for the Private Sector in Cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

The mechanism contributed to injecting financing worth $154 million benefiting 130 projects, enabling micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt innovative and sustainable technologies

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, attended the closing ceremony of the first phase of the Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF I), implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in the presence of Mark Bauman, Vice President of the EBRD, Mark…