Latest in Tag: africa Highlight
Latest in Tag: africa
Egypt, Africa cooperate in developing communications infrastructure: CIT Minister
Government works on providing high-speed internet to one million households within first phase of ‘Decent Life’ initiative
International Cooperation Minister meets startups participating in Africa-France Summit
Egypt Ventures supports local start-ups, enhances their regional presence
2Africa extends its subsea cable network to Arabian Gulf, India, and Pakistan
2Africa will be longest subsea cable system ever deployed
Opinion| China-Africa Investment Cooperation is Mutually Beneficial with Promising Future
Facilitated by The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) established in 2000, China-Africa economic and trade cooperation has yielded fruitful results, and the contribution of investment cooperation cannot go unnoticed. Chinese business investment in Africa meets the development needs of Africa and has produced mutually beneficial and win-win results, gradually becoming a primary driver in China-Africa …
Egypt ranks first in Africa in terms of scientific publishing during 2020: SciVal
Egypt publishes 31,647 research papers in 2020
Progress in Africa integration boosts prospects for economic transformation in Egypt
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement could mean Egypt adds at least 32 new trade partners to its repertoire, and help diversify and upgrade the country’s economy. To fully benefit from the AfCFTA agreement, Egypt needs to update its policy approach for economic transformation, says the country’s recently released Production Transformation Policy Review (PTPR). The …
Egypt ready to support manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa: Prime Minister
Madbouly’s remarks came during his participation, on Thursday, in an African Union Bureau meeting in which he confirmed Egypt’s full support for the ambitious initiative to sign partnerships to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines on the African continent.
Egypt to attend Europe-Africa Space Earth Observation Forum
The theme of the forum, which will be held on 10-11 June, is space as an enabler for digital and green transitions, with Earth observation fostering sustainable development, new skills, and job creation.
2021 China-Africa Video, Photo Competition kicks off in Beijing
Competition aims to provide platform for Chinese, African peoples to communicate through videos, photos
Egypt can help strengthen Russia-Africa economic ties: Al-Mashat
Investment fund can be launched with aim of activating economic, trade, and development cooperation between Egypt, Russia, and Africa, says Minister Al-Mashat
Cairo renews commitment to participate in UN peacekeeping missions in Africa
Remarks come on occasion of Egypt’s celebration of UN International Day of Peacekeepers, which falls on 29 May
Huge Africa development opportunities need credit, financing facilities: Egypt’s Maait
$10bn allocated to finance purchase of COVID-19 vaccines in African countries
AfDB, EBRD partner to promote sustainable private sector development in Africa
Agreement to help bridge $2.5trn annual financing gap for development in Africa
Ramadan traditions across Africa
Spirit of Ramadan in Egypt captures everyone, with traditional songs, lanterns, and iftar cannon
Egypt participates in African fact-finding mission to Chad
Delegation reviews security situation in N’Djamena, efforts of restoring normality
Locarno Industry Academy arrives in Africa
Training project for young film industry professionals will take place online from 26 September to 2 October 2021
Unlocking sustainable investment with Africa is key priority for EU: Portuguese PM
‘Together, we share common goal of accelerating green transition, sustainable investment that builds better future after COVID-19 pandemic,’ says EIB President
41% of employees in Middle East, Turkey, Africa consider new jobs post-COVID-19
They aim to obtain higher salary, maintain fair work-life balance
Opinion| Afreximbank’s role in promoting Africa direct investments
The $2.9bn hydroelectric power project, expected to generate more than 2,000 MW of electricity, was financed solely by African financial institutions and is under implementation by Egyptian construction companies.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi emphasises efforts to address climate change, regional security in Africa
Countries that fall in river basins should cooperate for rational, sustainable management of these rivers’ resources: Al-Sisi
Egypt emphasises enhanced cooperation with Africa to address migration issues
IOM Chief lauds Egypt’s efforts to activate cooperation in immigration
Africa is promising market for ICT investments: Minister Talaat
There is state of prosperity in ICT sectors of many African countries, within framework of achieving digital inclusion in continent
Aswan Forum urges evenhanded access to COVID-19 vaccines, proper healthcare in Africa
African leaders praise role played by Egypt’s President Al-Sisi to advance development, peace in continent
Tigray situation dire, hundreds of thousands need assistance: UN
Banks remain closed, except in Mekelle, capital city of Tigray. The conflict disrupted the ability of humanitarian organizations to provide services
African Union withstands “exceptional situation” caused by pandemic
Although the COVID-19 pandemic “has totally changed the working methods of the AU, it has not diverted the attention of the African Union from the continent’s priority issues,” Mahamat said during the 38th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council
International partners urge Somali leaders to ensure credible polls
International partners called on Somali leaders to compromise to ensure credible parliamentary and presidential elections in February.
South Africa to receive 1st COVID-19 vaccine batch Monday
The COVID-19 vaccine shipment is produced by the Serum Institute of India, said South Africa’s health department on Wednesday.
AfDB, EIB sign action plan to fast-track development in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed, on Wednesday, a joint partnership action plan highlighting their strengthened cooperation and mutual development priorities. The partnership also aims to showcase a strong shared emphasis on boosting public and private sector investment in Africa. The Joint Action Plan enables both institutions to grow …
UK, Africa will continue to build strong trade, investment partnership: UK Minister for Africa
African growth critical, has direct benefit both to continent and UK, said James Duddridge
UK aspires to be ‘Africa’s investor of choice’: Boris Johnson
UK hosts its first investment summit as independent trading nation following Brexit