Year: 2024

Burkina Faso, Mali, And Niger Finalize Plan To Form Confederation

Mr Mohammed

First Published,19th May,2024, Tekedia News In a historic move, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have finalized their plan to form a confederation, officially marking their shift away from former colonial ruler France and toward closer ties with Russia. The announcement came after a meeting of the countries’ foreign ministers in Niger’s capital, Niamey. The newly formed Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) aims to institutionalize and operationalize a unified front to tackle the region’s security and economic challenges. Niger’s Foreign Minister, Bakary Yaou Sangare, detailed the outcomes of the…

Hospital ship to commence free life-changing surgeries for selected patients in Madagascar

Mr Mohammed

TOAMASINA, Madagascar, May 20, 2024/ — More than 120 community leaders, dignitaries and other guests gathered on board the hospital ship, the Africa Mercy® (May 15th) to celebrate the imminent start of international charity Mercy Ships’ (www.MercyShips.org) impactful surgical interventions in Madagascar. After extensive preparations for the hospital’s launch, attendees including the Mayor of Toamasina, Nantenaina Rakotonirina, Interim Governor of Atsinanana, Bemahefa Gervais and the Representative of Public Health of Atsinanana, Razafiariosoa Celestine Vavy, were excited to go on board. An international delegation from Mercy Ships traveled to the dock to…

Djibouti Forum wraps up with promising agreements, optimism about economic prospects

Mr Mohammed

Djibouti City, Djibouti – 15 May 2024 The inaugural Djibouti Forum brought together nearly 400 delegates, including international institutional investors collectively overseeing a staggering $2.5 trillion in assets. Describing the forum as a “resounding success”, Dr. Slim Feriani, CEO of Fonds Souverain de Djibouti (Djibouti’s sovereign wealth fund), noted that it was evident that there “is great and growing interest in Djibouti.” During the closing ceremony of the two-day event, Feriani signed a memorandum of understanding with Tamini Insurance, part of the influential Salaam Group, a leading financial conglomerate in…

Driving socio-economic transformation through technology: The young startup changing the face of Uganda’s automotive industry

Mr Mohammed

KAMPALA, Uganda, May 14, 2024/ — In recent years, Uganda has witnessed a wave of technological innovation. In a country where access to traditional infrastructure and services can be limited, technology is emerging as a powerful catalyst for change, offering solutions to longstanding socio-economic issues. GITEX AFRICA, the continent’s largest tech and start-up event, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco from 29 – 31 May, will host a successful Ugandan startup that is proving that technology, along with a visionary mindset, is the perfect formula to meet the challenges facing the…

African Development Bank proposes Annual Africa Media Prize to promote more balanced reporting of continent and its achievements

Mr Mohammed

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank Group during the recently held media leaders’ summit convened by the AllAfrica Media in Narobi,Kenya,in his Keynote address,announced the creation of an Annual Africa Media Prize to recognise and profile African journalists, correspondents and media houses that showcase Africa’s achievements and progress. Adesina said the African Development Bank would work with the AllAfrica Media organisation and African financial institutions to establish the prize as part of efforts to promote more positive reporting of developments on the continent. “Africa must shape…

UN Tourism Empowers Women Entrepreneurs and Charts Future of Tourism Investments at AIM Congress 2024

Mr Mohammed

Dubai, UAE, 9th May 2024: UN Tourism made a resounding impact at the AIM Congress 2024 with two insightful side events, focusing on empowering women entrepreneurs and navigating tourism investments in the Middle East. The 2024 AIM Congress took place at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from May 7-9, 2024, acting as a convergence point for global leaders, international organizations, entrepreneurs from around the world. On May 8th, UN Tourism hosted a dynamic session centered on “Investing in Innovation and Enabling Women Entrepreneurs.” The event, spearheaded by Ms. Basmah Al-Mayman, Regional…

AIM Congress 2024: Ministers share insights and strategies to navigate challenges posed by economic volatility

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, 9th May, 2024 – The 2024 AIM Congress hosted an extraordinary event as global leaders convened for the Ministerial Roundtable on Investment under the Roundtables’ Track, held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from May 7 to 9. In a ministerial think tank, an elite group of distinguished ministers from around the world shared insights and strategies to navigate the challenges posed by economic volatility, geopolitics, and the looming global economic slowdown. HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, emphasized the significance of…

Ghana Gears up on Cyber Resilience in the Digital Economy

Mr Mohammed

ACCRA, Ghana, May 9, 2024/ — With Africa losing US$4 billion annually to cybercrime, the aggressors of the digital realm are gaining the upper hand. GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition, taking place from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, provides a platform for leaders and executives of Africa’s tech ecosystem to share insights on cybersecurity’s crucial role in Africa’s digital economy. Cybersecurity Threats Accompany Digital Transformation As Ghana’s digital economy continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with an ever-increasing reliance on digital infrastructure, so…

Russian Investment Forum Showcases Opportunities at 2024 AIM Congress

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, 9th May, 2024: The Russian Investment Forum, held under the International Partners’ Track during the 2024 AIM Congress at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), brought together key figures from Russia’s business landscape to highlight the nation’s unique opportunities for global investors. They also affirmed that Abu Dhabi’s exceptional location makes it an ideal site for establishing a global technology hub to meet the needs of various sectors. Under the esteemed session, notable speakers including Sergey Katyrin, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the…

AIM Startup and Unicorns Track: Insights and Innovation Take Center Stage at 2024 AIM Congress

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, 9th May, 2024: The 2024 AIM Congress, held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from May 7 to May 9, showcased a dynamic exchange of visionary ideas and strategic insights during the AIM Startup and Unicorns Track sessions. These sessions, featuring esteemed moderators and panelists, unveiled groundbreaking perspectives and transformative opportunities across various industries.  Middle East Unicorns Conclave: Unicorns and Mobility Industry Moderated by Mohamed Nagaty, the session illuminated the evolving landscape of unicorns and the mobility industry, with Mohamed Ezzat of Tech Logistics (Bosta), Salman bin Mohammed Al…