Month: April 2023

Annual Investment Meeting 2023 highlights

Mr Mohammed

opportunities to stimulate FDI flow and boost economic growth Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 30 April 2023: The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Global 2023), one of the world’s largest investment platforms, will be hosted for the first time in Abu Dhabi from 8- 10 May, 2023, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technologies, and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) as a lead partner. The 12th edition of the conference, organised by AIM Foundation, will shed light on the global investment scene and the need…

Seychelles and Burundi set to reinforce bilateral ties with the accreditation of Ambassador Bukuru

Mr Mohammed

28 April 2023 | Foreign Affairs The new Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Alexis Bukuru, presented his credential to President Wavel Ramkalawan during an accreditation ceremony held yesterday morning at State House. The President congratulated him as he takes on this new responsibility and expressed his wish that during Ambassador Bukuru’s tenure, diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Burundi will be further reinforced. “In welcoming you to your new position, I would like to express my congratulations to you on your appointment to this…

King Ayisoba gears up for Ghana Food Festival in USA

Mr Mohammed

Renowned traditional musician and King of Kologo music, King Ayisoba is feverishly preparing to entertain patrons at the upcoming Ghana Food Festival in Delaware, United States of America(USA). Organized by First Page Promotions US, in partnership with First Page Foundation Ghana, the Ghana Food Festival would bring together Ghanaian restaurants and chop bars in the US and in the country. The event which is planned to project Ghanaian culture, boost tourism, create jobs and strengthen international relations, is scheduled to take place at the Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, 80 Rosa Park…

The new Zambian High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles accredited

Mr Mohammed

19 April 2023 | Foreign Affairs The new High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mrs. Joyce Kapampa Kasosa, presented her credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan yesterday morning during an accreditation ceremony held at State House. President Ramkalawan welcomed the High commissioner and congratulated her on being accredited to Seychelles. He also wished her success during her tenure and expressed hope that through her accreditation today, Seychelles and Zambia can further strengthen their bilateral cooperation. In this respect, the talks between the Head of State…

OIC General Secretariat Welcomes Humanitarian Truce Initiative in Sudan

Mr Mohammed

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 18,2023/–The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the holding of a 24-hour humanitarian truce in Sudan as of 6 p.m. today to ensure the safe passage of civilians and diplomatic missions, the evacuation of the wounded and stranded. ‏The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) H. E. Hissein Brahim Taha welcomed the acceptance by the parties to this initiative and called for the importance of reaching an agreement for an immediate ceasefire, refraining from escalation, protecting civilians and diplomatic missions,…

El Anatsui creates gigantic artworks from recycled materials – why the world fell in love with him

Mr Mohammed

Published: April 13, 2023 3.26pm SAST By: “The Conversation”(Original Article) The artist El Anatsui was born in Ghana and has spent the bulk of his career in Nigeria, but is a citizen of the world. News of a major new installation of his work coming to the prestigious Tate Modern gallery in London is just one in a string of major international exhibitions and awards in the past decade. The 79-year-old artist has become so renowned that in art circles his brand of work is a kind of art movement with its own name, Elism. His work is…

The Seeds Some Still Throw Away Series

Mr Mohammed

Part 2-Avocado Seed Oil Benefits  in Focus By: Mohammed Abu After consuming fresh avocado fruits many think they are done and they condemn its seeds to the dust bean as garbage worth only being discarded and nothing more. An afterthought approach is needed for one to come to appreciate the hard fact that, one is actually not discarding waste, but rather throwing away a nutrition power house that offers uncountable goodies albeit, out of nativity. The avocado seed like many other fruit seeds, is never a waste material that should…

State House hosts annual High Achievers event in honour of best performers

Mr Mohammed

14 April 2023 | Education The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan hosted the annual High Achievers Award Ceremony at State House yesterday morning, where some 58 students in public and private schools were recognised for having excelled in the 2022 National and International Examinations in Cambridge IGCSE, and Advanced Level. President Ramkalawan congratulated the students for their outstanding performance and on behalf of the country have expressed pride in view that there has been an increase in the number of students that have excelled in their studies this year.…

President Ramkalawan meets FIFA president at State House

Mr Mohammed

15 April 2023 | Sport The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan received the President of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Mr. Gianni Infantino at State House, yesterday morning. The President, who is also the Patron of the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF), welcomed Mr. Infantino on this first visit to Seychelles.. President Ramkalawan underlined how encouraged he is seeing the number of football clubs that have already shown signs of emerging talents. He gave the commitment of the Government in the development of sports in Seychelles, which he…

Afreximbank to hold 30th Annual Meetings in Accra, Ghana, from 18-21 June 2023

Mr Mohammed

Afreximbank Annual Meetings are open to all those interested and/or active in promoting African trade and supporting the socio-economic development of African economies   CAIRO, Egypt, April 13, 2023/ — The 30th Annual Meetings of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) will take place in Accra, Ghana, from 18 to 21 June 2023. The event will mark the high point of the Bank’s year-long 30th anniversary celebrations, under the theme “Delivering the Vision. Building Prosperity for Africans”. The 30th Afreximbank Annual Meetings and 30th Anniversary celebrations will bring together on one platform thousands of people,…