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The 3rd Annual Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Forum : Fostering Financial Empowerment and Educational Innovation for African Startups & MSMEs

September 09, 2024 to September 13, 2024
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The establishment of the Africa Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Annual Forum is in line with the African Union Small and Medium Enterprises Strategy. This was adopted, in January 2019, by the Second Specialized Technical Committee on Trade, Industry and Minerals and endorsed by the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in February 2019, as a continental framework on the development of these important segments of enterprise development across Africa. 

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Statement of H.E. Amb. Minata Samate Cessouma, Commissioner for the Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development at World Humanitarian Day

Ladies and Gentlemen, Esteemed Colleagues,

On this World Humanitarian Day 2024, under the theme ’‘Acting for Humanity: Ending Violence Against Humanitarian Workers,’ I wish to honor and commend humanitarian workers for their unwavering courage and dedication. These individuals selflessly dedicate their efforts to alleviating the suffering of the most vulnerable populations and offering hope under the most challenging conditions.

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August 19, 2024
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Antimicrobial Resistance is a Greater Threat than HIV-AIDS, TB and Malaria, says New Report

August 15, 2024
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The likelihood of falling ill or dying from diseases that resist treatment has escalated in Africa, with children and other vulnerable groups being most at risk, according to a new report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

“The continent faces the highest mortality rate from antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with 27.3 deaths per 100,000—exceeding the combined death toll from HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria,” said the ‘African Union Landmark Report’ launched today at Africa CDC headquarters.

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African Union Hosts Youth Indaba on Drug Use Prevention to Commemorate International Youth Day 2024

August 13, 2024
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In the face of increased availability and use of psychoactive substances on the continent of Africa especially among youth, women and children, the African Union Commission (AUC) organised a webinar to engage youth on drug use prevention in commemoration of the International Youth Day 2024 celebrated 12th of August.

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