Men return from Libya on the way back to their countries of origin, in Agadez, Niger, Dec. 18, 2023. The country’s government, friendly to Europe, outlawed migration out of Agadez, and in exchange the European Union poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Niger’s coffers and the local economy. Agadez essentially turned into a border post for the European Union, thousands of miles from European shores. The European Union also promised to help those making a living from the migration business in the Agadez region find new jobs. From Agadez, the U.N. migration agency repatriates them to their countries of origin with the financial help of the European Union.

Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University. Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University. Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University. Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University. Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.

Expanded leadership role for Sankey Prasad to capitalise on the growing potential of the real estate market in the Middle East. Effective immediately, Mr Prasad becomes Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for India & CMD for the Middle East Engineering business which is under the name of Colliers Project Leaders Middle East. He founded India's largest project management firm and following Colliers' acquisition, was appointed Chairman & Managing Director India, leading a team of 3000-plus Colliers' professionals. "I am deeply honored to have been given the incredible opportunity to lead Colliers in India and Project Leaders Middle East," Mr Prasad said. With operations in 66 countries, our 19,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.

In an era rife with smartphones, AI, blockchain, 5G, it comes with no surprise that technology dominates the stock market, with seven technology companies like Apple, Amazon and Tesla occupying the top 10. Exploring the City Index that ranks the world’s biggest company to date, we find that technology companies are most certainly leading holders of top spots on the stock market. It was the biggest company in the world for most of the 2010s, and in 2018 became the first US company to surpass $1 trillion in value. The biggest companies in 2000:Rank Company Industry Market cap (billion USD) Market cap (inflation adj.) However, in 2003, it became the biggest company in the world again, and the biggest tech company in the world up until Apple’s rise in the early 2010s.

US top diplomat Antony J. Blinken announced Tuesday January 23 a pledge of $45 million in funding for security in West Africa, a region reeling with terrorism activities in some of its countries. Blinken made the announcement in Cote d’Ivoire as he met with President Alassane Ouattara in the capital, Abidjan. “We appreciate particularly the leadership shown by Cote d’Ivoire in countering extremism and violence”, underlined the US top diplomat. Ouattara said security in the region is “difficult and we appreciate the US for all their support in countering terrorism”. Cote d’Ivoire was the second stop of Blinken on his African tour that started from Cape Verde.

Nigerian agri-tech startup ThriveAgric has kicked off its dry season farming cycle with the distribution of agricultural input, targeting over 100,000 smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria to facilitate the production of over 300,000MT of grains. Founded in 2017 and fully operational since 2018, ThriveAgric empowers farmers in Nigeria to sell their products to FMCGs and food processors, leveraging its proprietary technology to access finance as well as improve productivity and sales to promote food security. The technology, an agricultural operating system, works entirely offline, dispatches USSD to farmers, and powers Android apps used by field agents to help digitally collate creditworthy farmers and gather relevant farm data. ThriveAgric, which in March of 2022 raised a US$56.4 million round of debt funding from local commercial banks and institutional investors, will under this latest programme provide farmers with irrigation facilities, drought-resistant input, access to technology, storage, and premium markets to help optimise output in this farming cycle.

While this lacks legally binding force by definition, it serves as a guiding precedent in international law. An immediate ceasefire, or cessation of hostilities, is the prime provisional measure requested by South Africa. As a European, I particularly hope that Europe takes a stand and proves its commitment to international law and human rights, otherwise the role of international law will be more critically and irredeemably undermined. South Africa’s action against Israel seems to have opened a new era in the relations between the Global North and the Global South, and the symbolic impact is profound. The bold stance taken by South Africa, now followed by a number of countries, is remarkably powerful.

Kenyan agri-tech startup Shamba Pride has raised US$3.7 million in pre-Series A debt and equity funding to help it expand its operations and impact. Shamba Pride is a one-stop online-to-offline platform that connects smallholder farmers to quality inputs, services, and information through technology-powered “DigiShops”. The investment aims to support Shamba Pride as it expands current activities in Kenya and develops additional services. “Support for Shamba Pride reflects our commitment to empowering entrepreneurship in frontier markets, with a high impact felt in rural areas. By providing appropriate long-term debt alongside additional equity investment, EDFI AgriFI is poised to play a pivotal role to help scale up Shamba Pride operations,” he said.

Governor General's XI v South Africa | T20Ahead of a historic multi-format tour against Australia, South Africa face a Governor General's XI in a T20 tour match at North Sydney Oval featuring a number of young Weber WBBL stars

Mauritania achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations, and to make it taste sweeter, it came against one of the continent’s traditional powerhouses, Algeria. Remarkably, this triumph propels Mauritania to the next round, while Algeria goes back home from the tournament without a win, marking this campaign as a memorable catastrophe for them. All records were beaten When Mohamed Yali Dellahi scored on 37 minutes, it was the first time Mauritania had ever led in an Africa Cup of Nations match. Algeria displayed a woeful performance against Mauritania, showing a glaring absence of cohesion and organizational structure. Belmadi marked history as the first African coach to be eliminated twice in a row in the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco’s phosphates producer has partnered with Moroccan mines and hydrocarbons agency ONHYM in a potash project in Khemisset, 80 km east of Rabat. OCP won two licenses covering 176 square kilometers in the area and the project is already at an advanced stage, Moroccan media reported. Resources are estimated at nearly 350 million tons in the license area as OCP seeks to diversify its output. OCP commissioned the project’s engineering to its subsidiary JESA and has partnered with University UM6P for the research part to find best ways to extract the mineral.

A Symphony of Challenges and TriumphsMagdy’s passion for empowering women and young entrepreneurs resonates deeply within Esperanza’s corridors. Magdy paints a vivid picture of Esperanza’s success stories, especially in promoting women to leadership positions. “In Esperanza, we have had a rewarding experience depending on qualified women in various sectors, including administration and production. Challenges persisted, requiring communication with families to ensure support for the women navigating both work and home responsibilities. Through GTEX/MENATEX and the support of Sida, Esperanza is not just weaving fabrics; they are weaving dreams and transforming lives.

Speaker Anita Among has beseeched the Church to continuously pray for the 11th Parliament for good health. Among who was speaking at the funeral service to honour the fallen Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. “I urge the Church to pray for us, Members of Parliament. In March 2022, Parliament lost Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah, and in December same year, Serere County Member of Parliament, Hon. Onesimus Asiimwe, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, who was representing the Archbishop of Church of Uganda, Most Rev.

"Delhi Division, Northern Railway has become the preferred partner of Automotive Industries and in a major boost to increase export of automobile, M/s Maruti Suzuki India Limited is now transporting Maruti Cars of Jimny model to Western ports, which are further being transhipped in vessels to African nations," said Prem Shankar Jha, Executive Advisor to DRM.

East Africa has long been a region of great geopolitical importance and, as a result, the object of fierce competition. It borders the Red Sea, a vital corridor for global trade, as highlighted by the recent U.S.-led response to counter Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. And the Horn of Africa has historically served as a bridge between the African continent and the Arabian Peninsula, in terms of trade and cultural linkages. That importance has not diminished in the 21st century, as geopolitical competition ramps up in an increasingly multipolar world. But while other Middle Eastern and global powers have built ties with East Africa to varying degrees, the United Arab Emirates stands out as a leading actor.