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PM Abiy Calls for Consistent Funding to Boost Agriculture and Infrastructure in Africa
Addis ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the need for predictable and concessional financing in Africa to support investments in agriculture, rural transformation, infrastructure, and nutrition. The 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stoc…
Ethiopia Steps Up Food Systems Transformation Amid Global Distributions, Says PM Abiy
Addis ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at UNFSS+4, highlighted global food systems are under mounting strain from climate change, supply shocks, conflicts, widening inequalities, and economic disruptions. Whereas, the Prime Minister mentione…
United Nations Food Systems Summit Kicks Off in Addis Ababa
Addis ababa: The 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) kicked off this morning in the presence of heads of state from several countries and delegations from international organizations in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa.
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Dr. Rasha Kelej Partners with African and Asian First Ladies to Tackle Hypertension through Scholarships
Berlin: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in collaboration with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, marked World Hypertension Day 2026. This initiative, known as the Nationwide Diabetes and Hypertension Blue Points Program, w…
Zoom Recognizes the Rise of AI-Powered Businesses of One with Inaugural Solopreneur 50
New recognition program and proprietary research highlight how solopreneurs are using AI to replace traditional team functions and build scalable, independent businesses SAN JOSE, Calif., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced the inaugural Zoom Solopreneur 50, a recognition and grant program honoring AI-powered businesses of one across the United States, and released […]
Merck Foundation and African First Ladies Unite to Enhance Oncology Care Through 258 Scholarships Across 34 Countries
Berlin: Merck Foundation, in collaboration with African First Ladies, is marking ‘World Cancer Day 2026’ by enhancing oncology care capacity through the provision of 258 cancer care scholarships across 34 countries. This initiative is part of their on…
Chairman of Liberia Telecommunications Authority Engages with ECOWAS Commission on Digital Reforms
Abuja: The Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Clarence Massaquoi, met with the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, to discuss reforms and development in Liberia’s di…