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Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient publie son rapport Responsabilité Sociale des Entreprises (RSE) 2024 : « Cultiver l’impact » pour un développement inclusif et durable

Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) dévoile son rapport de responsabilité sociétale d’entreprise 2024. Intitulé « Cultiver l’impact », ce rapport illustre l’engagement d’Orange en faveur d’une transformation durable, inclusive et ancrée dans les réalités des 17 pays dans lesquels la marque est présente.

Une transformation qui s’incarne dans les usages, les compétences et les territoires

Le rapport s’inscrit dans une période charnière pour l’Afrique et le Moyen-Orient, à la croisée des transitions numérique, énergétique, économique et financière, sources de mutations progressives et profondes de la société. Une ligne directrice se dégage clairement : celle d’un numérique à visage humain. Elle se matérialise dans les usages du quotidien, avec pour socle l’accès à des infrastructures numériques résilientes, optimisées et sobres en carbone et un engagement fort en matière d’économie circulaire, à travers la récupération, le reconditionnement et le recyclage des équipements du réseau et des terminaux mobiles, permettant à des millions de personnes de vivre pleinement l’ère du digital, et cela même dans les zones les plus reculées. Cette transformation est amplifiée par des solutions telles que Max it, la super-application d’OMEA, levier d’inclusion inédit, Orange Money et Orange Bank Africa pour l’inclusion financière et Orange Energies pour l’inclusion énergétique.

Un engagement au cœur des réalités de l’Afrique et du Moyen-Orient

Au fil des pages du rapport, le rôle d’OMEA en tant qu’acteur clé de la transformation est présenté à travers une vision claire et assumée : celle d’un modèle de développement qui conjugue performance économique et responsabilité sociétale. Dans les 17 pays où le groupe est implanté, Orange agit au plus près des réalités locales pour répondre aux besoins spécifiques de chaque territoire.

Portée par ses 18 000 collaborateurs, cette ambition collective s’affirme à travers les activités opérationnelles de l’entreprise et le programme #OrangeEngageforChange, qui mobilise les salariés autour de projets concrets à fort impact sociétal. La culture de l’impact se reflète par ailleurs à travers les millions d’opportunités pour les jeunes, les femmes et les entrepreneurs, auxquelles donnent accès des initiatives gratuites d’inclusion telles que les Orange Digital Centers, qui ont à ce jour formés et accompagnées 1,2 million de personnes. L’engagement de l’entreprise se traduit enfin dans des actions concrètes pour la santé, la culture, la préservation des écosystèmes et la résilience des communautés dont elle partage le quotidien.

Yasser Shaker, Directeur général d’Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient, commente : « Cultiver l’impact, c’est ancrer notre mission dans le quotidien des populations en traduisant nos engagements en actions utiles et durables. Nous continuerons en 2025 à accélérer cette transformation positive, pour bâtir ensemble un avenir plus juste, inclusif et résilient. »

Asma Ennaifer, Directrice Exécutive RSE, Orange Digital Center et Communication d’Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient, conclut : « Notre responsabilité, c’est d’agir de manière concrète, mesurable et alignée sur les enjeux locaux. Chaque action que nous menons n’a de sens que si elle permet un progrès tangible pour les femmes, les jeunes, les entrepreneurs et l’ensemble des communautés que nous accompagnons. »

Pour découvrir et télécharger le rapport RSE 2024 d’Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient : Rapport RSE OMEA 2024 – FR (https://apo-opa.co/3GuzRrn)

Distribué par APO Group pour Orange Middle East and Africa.

Contacts Presse :
Stella Fumey
stella.fumey@orange.com

À propos d’Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient (OMEA) :
Orange est présent dans 18 pays en Afrique et au Moyen Orient et compte plus de 161 millions de clients au 31 décembre 2024. Avec 7,7 milliards d’euros de chiffre d’affaires en 2024, Orange MEA est la première zone de croissance du groupe Orange. Orange Money, son offre de transfert d’argent et de services financiers, est disponible dans 17 pays et compte plus de 100 millions de clients. Orange, opérateur multi-services, partenaire de référence de la transformation digitale apporte son expertise pour accompagner le développement de nouveaux services digitaux en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient.

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La Banque africaine de développement et Programme des Nations unies pour les établissements humains (ONU-Habitat) renforcent leur action en faveur de l’urbanisation durable en Afrique


Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) et le Programme des Nations unies pour les établissements humains (ONU-Habitat) ont signé le 1er juillet 2025 en marge de la quatrième Conférence internationale sur le financement du développement (FfD4) à Séville, en Espagne, un protocole d’accord visant à renforcer leur collaboration et à accélérer les actions en faveur de la transformation urbaine durable à travers le continent.

Dans le cadre de cet accord, les deux organisations développeront conjointement des plans d’action combinant l’assistance technique, le soutien politique, le renforcement des capacités et le partage de connaissances pour les gouvernements locaux dans quatre domaines clés : la gouvernance urbaine, le logement, les finances municipales et le développement des infrastructures.

Ce protocole d’accord renouvelle un accord de collaboration signé en 2006 par les deux institutions dans le secteur de l’eau et de l’assainissement.

La Banque africaine de développement et ONU-Habitat prévoient également de coordonner leurs efforts pour exploiter les principales plateformes régionales et mondiales afin de mobiliser des ressources pour le développement urbain en Afrique, notamment le Forum urbain mondial et l’Africa Investment Forum.

« Je suis convaincu qu’il existe des moyens d’utiliser les marchés financiers pour améliorer considérablement le développement des villes, a déclaré Akinwumi Adesina, président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement. Je suis ravi que la Banque et ONU-Habitat s’associent pour le développement des villes ; je suis très enthousiaste à propos de ce partenariat. »

« Les villes sont le moteur de la croissance, et nous devons mobiliser davantage de capitaux privés pour leur développement, ce qui nécessitera une approche différente des capitaux publics traditionnels », a-t-il ajouté.

« L’urbanisation en Afrique peut être, soit un moteur de prospérité, soit un facteur d’aggravation de la pauvreté et de l’exclusion. Grâce à cette collaboration renouvelée avec la Banque africaine de développement, nous souhaitons aider les villes à devenir des moteurs de résilience, d’équité et d’action climatique, en ne laissant personne de côté », a déclaré, la directrice exécutive d’ONU-Habitat, Anacláudia Rossbach.

Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement a considérablement élargi son portefeuille urbain ces dernières années, notamment par la création d’une division dédiée au développement urbain et du Fonds de développement urbain et municipal, afin d’aider les villes africaines à fournir des solutions urbaines transformatrices et résilientes sur le plan climatique. Plus récemment, ONU-Habitat et la Banque ont signé un accord de service pour la préparation du Plan directeur de l’EcoCity d’Eswatini, dans le cadre d’une initiative urbaine et agricole intégrée visant à fournir des logements durables et à créer des opportunités économiques pour plus de 100 000 personnes en Eswatini.

La croissance et l’urbanisation rapides de l’Afrique — la population du continent devrait atteindre 2,4 milliards d’habitants d’ici 2050 — présentent à la fois des opportunités et des défis. Avec plus de la moitié des citadins vivant dans des quartiers informels, dépourvus de services de base, de logements adéquats et d’infrastructures résilientes au climat, les collectivités locales sont soumises à une pression croissante. Grâce à ce partenariat renouvelé, la Banque africaine de développement et ONU-Habitat unissent leurs forces pour aider les villes à relever ces défis et à exploiter la croissance urbaine comme moteur du développement durable.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacts :
ONU-Habitat
Katerina Bezgachina
Cheffe de la communication
ekaterina.bezgachina@un.org

Gonzalo Ruiz
Responsable des partenariats
Ruiz.gonzalo@un.org
+254 714 228 562

unhabitat-info@un.org

Banque africaine de développement 
Olufemi Terry
Département de la communication et des relations extérieures
media@afdb.org

À propos d’ONU-Habitat :
ONU-Habitat est l’entité des Nations unies qui œuvre pour une urbanisation durable. Avec des programmes dans plus de 90 pays, elle aide les décideurs politiques et les communautés à créer des villes et agglomérations durables sur le plan social et environnemental. ONU-Habitat encourage les changements transformateurs dans les zones urbaines grâce à des connaissances, à des conseils en matière politique, à une assistance technique et à des actions concertées. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site https://UNHabitat.org/ ou suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux @ UNHABITAT.

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G20 members urged to turn commitments into action to advance gender equality

Source: Government of South Africa

As the Third Technical Meeting of the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) draws to a close, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike has called for G20 members to transform commitments into lasting action. 

Delivering closing remarks on Thursday, the Deputy Minister applauded the depth of deliberations held over the past days and called for greater accountability to drive tangible progress in the global pursuit of gender equality. 

“This meeting has been a powerful space of shared purpose. We have engaged in thoughtful and sometimes difficult conversations, recognising that the path toward gender equality requires not only commitment, but concrete action and accountability. 

“Through collective commitment and action, G20 members can make significant strides in promoting gender equality and achieving sustainable development,” Letsike said.

Framed around three interlinked priority areas – care economy, financial inclusion, and gender-based violence – the EWWG discussions drew attention to the complex and deeply rooted inequalities that continue to hinder the advancement of women and girls globally.

The Deputy Minister emphasised the economic and social significance of care work, both paid and unpaid, which is often overlooked, despite being “the backbone of our societies and economies”. 

She highlighted the importance of elevating care work and ensuring decent wages and equitable conditions, underscoring that these are “not just gender issues but they are economic imperatives”.

On the issue of financial inclusion, Letsike welcomed the early outcomes under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, including a newly proposed action plan aimed at increasing access to financial tools and opportunities for women and girls.

“I am happy that we are beginning to see the tangibles that will emerge from the South African G20 Presidency. One of these is the action plan on financial inclusion, which starts to define the key strategic focus or pillars, action areas and initiatives that we could adopt as G20 members to drive financial inclusion. 

“This action plan or framework will assist to ensure systemic reform, institutional accountability, and policy innovation grounded in lived realities and rigorous evidence,” the Deputy Minister said. 

The meeting also took a firm stand on the global scourge of gender-based violence and femicide, calling for decisive action through prevention, protection and prosecution.

“No society can claim to be just or equal while women continue to live in fear, or worse, lose their lives simply because they are women. 

“We reaffirmed the urgent need for prevention, protection and prosecution anchored in survivor-centred policies and a culture of zero tolerance,” Letsike stressed. 

Policy briefs on the care economy and gender-based violence, along with global frameworks, such as the 5R [Recognise, Reduce, Redistribute, Represent and Reward unpaid and paid care work] and SIGI [Social Institutions and Gender Index], are expected to guide G20 members toward national policy development and implementation.

The Deputy Minister reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to a G20 approach built on consensus and inclusive growth, adding that the knowledge products generated during this technical meeting would contribute to the legacy of the country’s Presidency.

“The South African G20 Presidency is committed to the principles of G20 based on consensus, which is a cornerstone of our collective efforts. Through open dialogue and collaboration, we have reaffirmed our shared vision of a more inclusive and accessible world,” she said. 

Looking ahead, the Ministerial Declaration resulting from these engagements will be presented to the Ministers for adoption in October 2025. 

The gathering brought together senior government officials, G20 partners, civil society, academics, and international organisations strengthening global momentum toward a more just and equitable world for women and girls.

The closed sessions that took place on Wednesday and continues today focused on the global context of gender-based violence, emphasising the need for private sector engagement and legislation to protect women. 

Key points included the criminalisation of certain behaviours, the creation of codes for daily access, and the importance of community-driven sustainability in health provisions. 

The speakers also stressed the importance of international support, governance, and the need for a comprehensive approach to address gender-based violence effectively. – SAnews.gov.za

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North West Provincial Govt disputes that R383m will be returned to Treasury

Source: Government of South Africa

The North West Provincial Government has disputed claims regarding its budget expenditure for the 2024/25 financial year, after reports indicated that it would return R383 million to the National Treasury.

This is after an opposition party noted that while most provincial departments spent between 98% and 99% of their allocated budgets, which aligns with acceptable spending norms, the province’s underspending still amounts to a significant R383 million. 

According to the party, this underspending includes considerable shortfalls in key departments.

The party has called on the North West Provincial Government to account for the R383 million in underspending for the 2024/25 financial year. 

However, the provincial government confirmed that, according to the preliminary audit outcomes for 2024/25, 99.29% of its R54.2 billion budget was spent, which translates to a total expenditure of R53.9 billion.

“This is a much-improved performance compared to the previous financial year, with only two departments spending below a threshold of 95%.

“The under-expenditure of R383 million, which is made up of R176 million of the equitable share, will be retained by the province.” 

The provincial government stated that the remaining amount, approximately R207 million, will roll over into the 2025/26 financial year.

“Already, National Treasury has approved R172 million, which will be re-appropriated through the November adjustment budget. These funds will be used for various infrastructure projects to address service delivery challenges and create various socio-economic opportunities for locals. 

“Therefore, there is no R383 million which is going to be returned to National Treasury, as alleged by some in the mainstream and social media platforms.” – SAnews.gov.za

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Ethiopia: African Development Bank approves $50 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Awash Bank for support to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates

Source: APO


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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $50 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility to support to trade finance activities of Awash Bank S.C. (Awash) (https://apo-opa.co/44ecHyL), in Ethiopia.  

This facility will enable the Bank to provide a guarantee of up to 100 percent to confirming banks for the non-payment risk arising from the confirmation of Letters of Credit and similar trade finance instruments issued by Awash. The facility will provide much needed import trade finance requirements to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates in Ethiopia. It will also support intra-Africa trade, thus directly contributing to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) (https://apo-opa.co/44J2Sc1) agenda.  

Following the approval, African Development Bank Head of Trade Finance, Lamin Drammeh said: “Supporting Trade in Africa is a key priority at the African Development Bank. Trade finance is an important driver of economic growth and is critical for cross-border trade, particularly in emerging markets. We are delighted to work with Awash, a strong partner with extensive knowledge and network in Ethiopia, on a shared ambition to support the region’s Trade.” 

Commenting on the approval, Tsehay Shiferaw, CEO of Awash Bank S.C., said: “The Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility approved to our bank by the African Development Bank will ease the burden of arranging cash collateral with banks, thereby improving our liquidity and enabling us to support more trade customers.” He added: “The facility will enhance our trade relationships with other International and African confirming banks.

Awash looks forward to further strengthening its partnership and benefiting more from the resources and extensive capabilities of the African Development Bank and its partners, Shiferaw said. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contact: 
Amba Mpoke-Bigg
Communication and External Relations Department
email: a.mpoke-bigg@afdb.org  

Technical Contact: 
Bernard Muhati 
b.muhati@afdb.org   

About the African Development Bank Group:
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. 

For more information: www.AfDB.org

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W Cape completes housing market studies for seven municipalities

Source: Government of South Africa

W Cape completes housing market studies for seven municipalities

The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, in collaboration with the Department of Infrastructure, has completed the second round of housing market studies across seven municipalities.

The Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said this initiative is part of the provincial government’s ongoing efforts to better understand the dynamics of the local housing market. 

According to Bredell, the goal is to promote well-located, affordable housing opportunities and to support the development of municipal inclusionary housing policies, where appropriate.

The municipalities included in this latest phase are Swartland, Saldanha Bay, Overstrand, Breede Valley, Bitou, Knysna, and Oudtshoorn. 

The studies provide critical insight into how local housing markets function, highlighting trends in supply and demand, affordability challenges, and opportunities for both private and public sector investment. 

The housing market studies also build on the first round of research completed for Drakenstein, Stellenbosch, George, and Mossel Bay. 

Based on recent findings, Stellenbosch Municipality has developed and begun implementing its Inclusionary Zoning Policy in targeted areas, aiming to increase the supply of affordable and well-located housing opportunities.

The second round of the study has identified several common challenges faced by municipalities, emphasising the need for targeted, evidence-based interventions to improve housing affordability and the overall functionality of the market.

The study has revealed that widespread affordability constraints are restricting access to formal housing, particularly for lower-income households. 

In these segments, the demand for housing significantly exceeds the supply, mainly due to affordability challenges.

In addition, there is a substantial undersupply of entry-level housing (priced up to R300 000) and affordable housing (priced between R300 000 and R600 000). 

”There is limited formal housing available for households that can afford or qualify within this price range,” Bredell said.

Meanwhile, the conventional housing market segment (priced between R600 000 and R900 000) is also experiencing significant shortages, with the number of potential buyers or households vastly exceeding the available housing stock.

In contrast, the high-end housing market (priced between R900 000 and R1.2 million) and the luxury market (priced above R1.2 million) are generally well supplied, featuring a higher share of both existing stock and new market-driven development activities.

“The imbalance in the housing market, characterised by a shortage of affordable options in the lower and middle segments and an oversupply in the upper-end market, is leading to a rise in informal housing and backyard dwellings. As households struggle to access formal housing, they are compelled to seek alternative shelter solutions.

“It is also worth noting that the studies primarily reflect trends within the formal housing market,” said Bredell.

As such, the study found that informal settlements, backyard dwellings, and subsidised units without title deeds are underrepresented. 

“This suggests that the true scale of housing need, especially among the lowest income groups, is likely even greater than reflected in the data.”

The Western Cape MEC for Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, emphasised that these studies are pivotal in giving us the intelligence to invest smarter, plan better, and partner more effectively to deliver affordable housing where it’s needed most. 

”The housing crisis is not just about quantity, it’s about access, location, and dignity, and this data helps us respond in ways that are practical, targeted, and inclusive,” Simmers said. 

In addition, Bredell believes that the insights from the housing market studies will assist municipalities in developing appropriate responses to housing affordability challenges. 

“This may include developing an Inclusionary Housing Policy, Affordable Housing Strategy, refining the Municipal Spatial Development Framework, Integrated Development Plan, and Human Settlements Plan, while also exploring innovative approaches beyond traditional state-subsidised housing delivery that enable the delivery of affordable housing,” Bredell added. 

The provincial government said the final phase of the project, scheduled for 2025/26, will revisit and update the original four municipal studies that were undertaken in the first round.  

“It will also include a knowledge-sharing workshop and the publication of a consolidated comparative report. This report will identify key trends, highlight regional differences, and outline strategic interventions to enhance housing market performance across the province.” – SAnews.gov.za

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Spaza Shop Support Fund campaign goes to Mpumalanga

Source: Government of South Africa

Thursday, July 3, 2025

The national awareness campaign on the Spaza Shop Support Fund is today in Volksrust, Mpumalanga.

Township-based entrepreneurs in the area will have an opportunity to engage directly with government and its partners on how to access vital support to grow and sustain their businesses. 

Led by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), the ongoing campaign forms part of a national drive to raise awareness about available support for spaza shops and township convenience stores. It aims to close information gaps and bring services closer to communities.

Following successful stops in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West, the Free State, and the Northern Cape, this leg targets entrepreneurs and spaza shop owners in the Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Ka Seme Local Municipality and surrounding areas, who are often underserved but play a vital role in the local economy.

At the centre of the campaign is the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, launched by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau and Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni, in April 2025. 

The fund is administered by the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) and the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) agencies of the DSBD and the dtic, respectively.

Attendees in Volksrust will receive detailed guidance on how to apply for financial and non-financial assistance, including:

  • Access to affordable stock through delivery partners.
  • Infrastructure upgrades such as shelving, refrigeration and security.
  • Point-of-sale devices.
  • Business training on compliance, digital literacy, credit health and food safety.
  • Market access support through partnerships with black industrialists and local manufacturers.

“The initiative aims to boost the competitiveness of township businesses and foster inclusive economic participation by bringing more informal retailers into the broader retail value chain,” the dtic said in a statement. – SAnews.gov.za

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Paving the Way for Small Modular Reactors to tackle Infrastructure Gaps for Energy Transition

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As Africa accelerates its journey towards a sustainable energy future, experts gathered in Kigali for the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa  discussed the Potential of Small Modular and Micro Reactors in Accelerating Africa’s Energy Transition.

The discussions Moderated by Yohannes G. Hailu, Economic Affairs Officer at UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), underscored an important message: the successful deployment of innovative nuclear technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Micro Reactors (MMRs) hinges not just on technological readiness, but on robust supporting infrastructure.

Some African countries countries are opting for SMRs with an output of less than 300 megawatt capacity. One megawatt would suffice for at least 3000 residential homes. At the same time, 1 megawatt capacity would cost between ($2-$3 million).

As it stands, more than 600 million Africans lack access to electricity.

Experts attending the session of  Potential of Small Modular and Micro Reactors in Accelerating Africa’s Energy Transition examined the Africa’s current infrastructure landscape, pinpointing critical deficiencies. “Across the continent today, we have 15% of generation – that is 40 GW of power – that cannot be delivered simply because of infrastructure issues, curtailment, and grids not being available, sometimes for 800 to 1000 hours per year, or even more.”

The discussion emphasized also on the urgent need to synchronize the rapid advancements in SMR/MMR generation with the long-term, complex development of regional and national transmission and distribution infrastructure. Panelists explored what it takes to create enabling conditions for SMR/MMR rollout, including integrated planning, cross-sector coordination, and strategic investment in local capabilities.

Robert Lisinge,Director of Technology, Innovation, Connectivity and Infrastructure at ECA stressed the importance of a “synchronised planning regime at regional and national level.” He pointed to the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) as a key opportunity, which prioritizes significant investments in solar power, hydroelectric projects, and cross-border transmission lines, identifying 69 high-priority projects by 2030. This, he noted, presents an opportunity to “conceptualise and potentially develop regional nuclear projects that involve perhaps multiple countries, which would accelerate energy integration as well.”

SMRs)offer a transformative opportunity for Africa’s key industries, particularly mining, according to Brian Dlamini, Planning Engineer for the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP).

Dlamini highlighted that SMRs could provide clean, reliable energy to creditworthy mining operations, enabling “value addition to products with clean sources in the world market.” This integration, he added, would not only stabilize power grids but also drive the development of the continent’s vast mining sector with sustainable energy.

The consensus from the session was clear: while SMRs and MMRs hold immense promise for accelerating Africa’s energy transition, their successful integration requires a holistic, systemic approach to infrastructure planning and investment. Synchronized efforts at both national and regional levels are paramount to ensure that the continent’s growing generation capacity can effectively reach end-users and power Africa’s next level of industrialization.

– on behalf of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

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Prime Minister pays tribute at Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, Ghana, and paid tribute to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s founding President and a revered leader of the African independence movement. He was accompanied by the Vice President of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang. Prime Minister laid a floral wreath and observed a moment of silence in honour of Dr. Nkrumah’s lasting contributions to freedom, unity, and social justice.

2. ​The tribute paid by Prime Minister reflects India’s deep respect for Ghana’s rich history and reaffirms the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

– on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs – Government of India.

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President Mahama confers Ghana’s highest honour on Indian Prime Minister (PM)

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President John Dramani Mahama has, on behalf of the government and people of Ghana, conferred the State Honour of Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day official visit.

The award presentation took place at a state banquet held in honour of the visiting Prime Minister on Wednesday. The citation accompanying the award praised Prime Minister Modi’s decades of dedicated service, emphasising his exemplary integrity, visionary governance, and steadfast commitment to human progress.

It further recognised his significant efforts in uplifting his nation and extending a hand of partnership to the world, including Ghana. The honour specifically acknowledged his distinguished leadership, his substantial contribution to global development, and his deep commitment to strengthening the vital bilateral relationship between Ghana and India.

– on behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana.