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350.org
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The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29): No more delay. Time to pay up is now! (By Landry Ninteretse)

COP29 is taking place in a challenging geopolitical and economic context marked by a downward trend in global growth, drastic budgetary constraints and cuts in almost all countries

By Landry Ninteretse, 350Africa.org Regional Director (www.350Africa.org). As the Baku climate negotiations enter the final stretch, we are still very far from an agreement. There is no clarity on the climate finance target, the quality of the finance, or how it will be made accessible to developing countries. The latter,…

IT News Africa
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Digital Retail Africa 2025: Shaping the Future of Retail

Digital Retail Africa 2025 will provide attendees with the tools and knowledge to stay competitive and future-proof their operations in this dynamic environment

The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 (http://apo-opa.co/3APHC8u) is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Taking place on 30 January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand
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Opening Ceremony of African Café Week

At the opening day of the event, there was coffee brewing demonstration along with a selection of pastries from the Embassies of Egypt, Nigeria and Morocco

On 13 November 2024, Mrs. Tongrudee Makboon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Abderrahim Rahhaly, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Thailand, along with Mrs. Hala Youssef Ahmed Ragab, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Thailand, jointly opened the African Café Week…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Registration Opens for the 2024 African Economic Conference

This year’s conference will provide a platform for African countries to address pressing economic challenges and strengthen their resilience to growing global pressures

Registration is now open for the 2024 African Economic Conference (AEC), a flagship event co-hosted by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Taking place in Gaborone, Botswana, from 23 to 25 November, the conference will bring…

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The Royal African Society Benefit Gala: Experience a Magical Evening of Culture & Entertainment

The evening will commence with a cocktail reception co-hosted by Rolling Stone Africa, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa, Afreximbank and Africa No Filter

The Royal African Society (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Gala on Friday 22nd November 2024 is set to deliver a spectacular evening of cultural excellence with riveting performances from international superstars. Experience an unforgettable evening of excellence and exchange in the beautiful Grade II listed building of the Royal Institute of British Architects,…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission to Participate in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

The ECOWAS Commission delegation is taking the opportunity of this global climate conference to organize bilateral meetings and contribute to side events to highlight climate actions by member states

The ECOWAS Commission is participating in the twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is being held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The institution is represented by a delegation led by Mrs. Massandjé TOURE-LITSE, Commissioner for Economic…

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Sports Africa Investment Summit Rescheduled to Q1 2025 to Ensure Excellence and Strategic Alignment

The postponement is in recognition of the current onboarding exercise of the National Sports Commission, a co-host of the summit, and the organizational/leadership transition following the winding up of the defunct sports ministry

The organisers of the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS), in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC), have announced the rescheduling of the highly anticipated summit from November 2024 to the first quarter of 2025. This decision reflects a shared commitment to delivering a world-class event that maximises public sector…

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African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies Returns to Cape Town in 2025 with a Focus on Investment, Sustainability and Eradicating Energy Poverty

African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 is set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa from September 29 to October 3, 2025

Serving as the leading platform for deal-making, energy partnerships and capital investment in Africa’s energy sector, African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies will return to Cape Town, South Africa in 2025, in partnership with the Government of South Africa, S&P Global Commodity Insights and Afreximbank. Featuring a strong…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) & Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) collaborate for 23rd Plenary on Global Value Chains and Development

This event will bring together participants from OECD members and partners, policy makers, industry leaders and experts to strategize on emerging policy issues, and drivers of economic transformation

It has been announced that the 23rd Plenary Meetings of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Initiative on Global Value Chains (GVCs), Production Transformation and Development will be co-organized with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), at the ECA Conference Center in Addis Ababa. This event will bring…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Chiefs of Greater Tonj pledge improved rule of law when traditional and modern laws are better aligned

The event featured passionate discussions and thoughtful reflections, highlighting a collective determination to push through meaningful changes

In Tonj North and Tonj South, more than 60 traditional court actors recently took part in a pivotal training on ways to modernize customary laws and integrate them with the formal justice system to better protect the rights of women, children and other vulnerable community members. The event featured passionate…