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Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of Benin, Pakistan and Zambia
The Human Rights Council this morning (March 19, 2018) adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Benin, Pakistan and Zambia. Eloi Laourou, Permanent Representative of Benin to the United Nations Office at Geneva, said that Benin was doing...
Merck Foundation conducts 3rd UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit – MARS 2017 in partnership with the Office of the President of Mauritius and their Ministry of Health
Merck Foundation partners with the Government of Mauritius, UNESCO, African Union and African Governments for their annual UNESCO-MARS to contribute to empowering Women and Youth in STEM. Third edition UNESCO-MARS 2017 continues to build Research...
The Foundations of Technological Transformation in Africa
By Christine Lagarde, Managing Director International Monetary Fund United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia December 15, 2017 This speech was delivered on December 15, 2017, in Addis Ababa 1. Introduction Thank you,...
Owner: United Nations
Collaborate with Nigeria's private sector in research & innovation, VP Osinbajo tasks Nigerian armed forces at Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) passing out parade
Address by His Excellency Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, at the combined passing out parade for cadets of 64 Regular Course (Army, Navy, Airforce) 65 Regular Course (Navy and Air Force) and Short Service Course 44 (Army) where he...
Merck partners with UNESCO and African Union to empower Women in Research with the focus on “Infectious Diseases and Women Health”
Nine researchers from across Africa receive ‘Best Young Researchers Award’ and ‘Best Women Researchers Award.’ MARS 2016 contributes to Building Research Capacity in Africa to improve Women Health. MARS 2016 addresses Research in Francophone...
UNESCO Merck Africa Research Summit - MARS 2016 to Empower Women in Research with the focus on Infectious Diseases and Women Health
MARS 2016 contributes to Building Research Capacity in Africa to improve women health. MARS 2016 addressing Research in Francophone Africa for the first time. ‘Best African Woman Research Awards’ to be launched for the first time at UNESCO MARS...
The Germany-Africa Business Forum (GABF) adds former Benin President to roster of high-level speakers
Thomas Boni Yayi, who served as President of Benin from 2006 to 2016, joins A-list lineup of African government and business participants GABF bolsters technology and innovation program with new panelists, including Rebecca Enonchong of AppsTech...
Ideas Matter Research Fellowships for West African Scholars
The West African Research Association (www.BU.edu/wara) and The MasterCard Foundation (www.MasterCardFdn.org) are pleased to announce the recipients of the Ideas Matter Fellowship Program, a new fellowship which supports the research of young...
Aggreko brings 100 MW of ADDGAS-generated Power to Benin
Aggreko (www.Africa.Aggreko.com) has won a bid to supply 100 MW of ADDGAS-generated power to Benin. The one year contract will support the country’s national grid with energy generated from ADDGAS – an add-on technology, which substitutes a...
Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition 2025: Showcasing Africa’s Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction
The 2nd Morocco Mining Conference, IMC 2025, will be held on 24–26 Nov in Marrakech, uniting leaders for talks, exhibitions, site visits, and more. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IMC 2025, the second edition of the...
CoinEx Charity Mid-Year Review 2025: Building Bridges of Hope, Illuminating the Global Public Good
HONG KONG, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the first half of 2025, CoinEx Charity has deepened its flagship public welfare initiatives, “Bridge to Hope” and the “Starlink Connectivity Program,” achieving notable progress in educational...
Norway and FAO to launch state-of-the-art research vessel
The EAF-Nansen project works with 32 coastal countries in Africa to help them obtain detailed information on their marine resources9 June 2014, Rome – Norway is to build one of the most advanced research vessels in the world as part of an ongoing...
Africa: Coordinator Macon Phillips Travel to Benin, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa January 7-17
Coordinator Macon Phillips of the Bureau of International Information Programs will travel to Benin, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa from January 7 to 17. In Cotonou, Benin, Coordinator Phillips will meet with representatives from the telecom,...
Owner: American Government
Emergency programme in Benin kick starts farm production after floods
Father Godfrey Nzamujo shows the Director-General and President Yayi Boni around the Songhai Centre5 November 2013, Cotonou/Rome – FAO is supporting farming families in northern Benin who lost crops, livestock and fishing grounds when the Niger...
Phase3, CSquared & SBIN Launch Lagos–Accra Terrestrial Fibre Route, Delivering Strategic Resilience Across West Africa
ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Phase3, through a strategic partnership with CSquared and SBIN today announces a new terrestrial fibre route from Lagos, Nigeria to Accra, Ghana, setting a new...
REAL RPG Meteorite Kingdom Project launches on September 22nd, 2024
Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meteorite Kingdom Project “REAL RPG” Platform launches today, introducing a revolutionary concept that combines gaming with real-world systems. This new platform brings to life the idea that...
South and Central Asia: State Department and OIC Commit to Promote Women's and Girls' Engagement in Science
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 17, 2011 The State Department and National Science Foundation joined forces with the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on June 13 to sponsor a groundbreaking symposium entitled...
Owner: American Government
Climate, Environment, and Conservation: State Department and OIC Commit to Promote Women's and Girls' Engagement in Science
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 17, 2011 The State Department and National Science Foundation joined forces with the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on June 13 to sponsor a groundbreaking symposium entitled...
Owner: American Government
Africa: State Department and OIC Commit to Promote Women's and Girls' Engagement in Science
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 17, 2011 The State Department and National Science Foundation joined forces with the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on June 13 to sponsor a groundbreaking symposium entitled...
Owner: American Government
Western Hemisphere and Caribbean : State Department and OIC Commit to Promote Women's and Girls' Engagement in Science
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 17, 2011 The State Department and National Science Foundation joined forces with the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on June 13 to sponsor a groundbreaking symposium entitled...
Owner: American Government