Africa: Preliminary Statement – the African Union – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the Inter-Governmental Authority On Development Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Uganda 15 January 2026 General Elections

Africa: Preliminary Statement – the African Union – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the Inter-Governmental Authority On Development Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Uganda 15 January 2026 General Elections

A. Introduction On 15 January 2026, the Republic of Uganda held General Elections to elect the President and Members of Parliament. In line with its mandate to promote democracy, peace, and good governance among its Member States, and following an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Uganda, the African Union (AU), in collaboration…

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Africa: Benin – 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support

Africa: Benin – 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support

Washington — The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal sectors. The Women Entrepreneurship Development and Access to Finance Program (WEDAF) is a results-based program (PforR). It will support the government…

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OPINION | Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp: KWS and NEMA approval doesn’t ensure sustainable development standards met

OPINION | Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp: KWS and NEMA approval doesn’t ensure sustainable development standards met

A restaurant at the camp. PHOTO/ UGC/Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] In recent weeks, the controversy surrounding the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve has sparked significant debate, particularly concerning its location along the Sand River crossing. The Sand River is a key part of the Mara ecosystem,…

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Mastering Complexity & Increasing Efficiency: CES 2026: dSPACE Demonstrates Test and AI Solutions for SDV Development

Mastering Complexity & Increasing Efficiency: CES 2026: dSPACE Demonstrates Test and AI Solutions for SDV Development

At CES 2026, dSPACE will present a comprehensive validation portfolio with AI-supported software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop solutions for accelerated SDV development. At CES 2026, dSPACE will showcase end-to-end test solutions that enable vehicle manufacturers to efficiently master the increasing complexity in the development of software-defined vehicles. At booth 4500 in West Hall, dSPACE will present a…

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Beyond the happy path: How top software development companies handle the work that really matters

Beyond the happy path: How top software development companies handle the work that really matters

BBD builds the platforms businesses rely on. Most software works perfectly on the happy path. But the top software development companies know that real customers, real data and real-world complexity is where systems are truly tested. For more than four decades, BBD has helped organisations modernise legacy estates, design future-ready platforms and orchestrate processes end-to-end…

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Africa: Benin – 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, today received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. Their meeting reaffirmed the strong AU-Germany partnership and underscored the need to further deepen strategic cooperation in support of Africa’s development priorities. The Chairperson welcomed the German Chancellor’s initiative in deepening relations with…

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Africa: Benin – 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support

Africa: Experts Expose Critical Gap in Global Sustainable Development Agenda

A new report from the  Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)  and the  NYU Center for Environmental and Animal Protection (CEAP)  warns that the current  UN Sustainable Development Goals  (SDGs) systematically neglect animal welfare and health — a gap undermining progress on human health, environmental protection and social equity. Despite growing international support for a  One Health…

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