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Nova análise do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (BAD) destaca a pesca interior como salvação para milhões de africanos

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) divulgou uma ‘Análise da Pesca Interior Africana’, apelando a investimentos urgentes na restauração de habitats aquáticos e na integração da pesca numa gestão mais ampla dos recursos hídricos, a fim de salvaguardar os meios de subsistência de milhões de africanos.

O relatório destaca o papel fundamental do setor para além da nutrição, salientando a sua contribuição para a resiliência, diversificação de rendimentos e coesão social. Estima-se que África tenha cerca de cinco milhões de pescadores a tempo inteiro ou parcial, com mais de 10 milhões de pessoas – metade das quais mulheres – dependentes da pesca interior, quando se inclui a pesca de subsistência.

“Perceber este potencial é crucial para satisfazer as necessidades alimentares e nutricionais da crescente população africana”, alerta a análise. “No entanto, isto não pode ser alcançado sem uma abordagem harmonizada e integrada de outras atividades necessárias para o desenvolvimento, desde a produção de energia até à agricultura e às atividades industriais”, acrescenta-se no relatório.

Embora a pesca interior tenha demonstrado uma resiliência natural às alterações climáticas, a sua sustentabilidade depende da saúde dos ecossistemas aquáticos e de uma boa gestão da água. O relatório insta ao investimento na restauração de habitats em paisagens modificadas, como reservatórios, adotando soluções baseadas na natureza, como a reconexão de planícies aluviais, a redução da poluição e a reabilitação de zonas ribeirinhas. Tais medidas não só aumentariam a produção piscícola, como também melhorariam a qualidade da água e proporcionariam proteção contra inundações.

A proteção de habitats críticos, particularmente em áreas degradadas, como os pântanos do Lago Vitória e o rio Falémé, altamente poluído, no Senegal, é identificada como uma prioridade. O relatório também aponta oportunidades para combinar o desenvolvimento energético e pesqueiro através da restauração de inundações artificiais a jusante de barragens hidroelétricas, o que foi tentado no rio Tana, no Quénia, ou no rio Senegal.

A publicação baseia-se num apelo conjunto feito em Dakar, em setembro de 2024, pelo Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento e pela Organização das Nações Unidas para a Alimentação e a Agricultura (FAO) (http://apo-opa.co/42LYwPZ), que instou a um maior reconhecimento das contribuições económicas e sociais da pesca interior.

Leia a Revisão da Pesca Interior Africana aqui: http://apo-opa.co/4npAEKB.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacto para os media: 
Alexis Adélé,
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas, 
media@afdb.org

Sobre o Grupo do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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Qatar Participates in Annual Ministerial Coordination Meeting of OIC Foreign Ministers

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2025

The State of Qatar participated Friday in the annual ministerial coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The State of Qatar’s delegation to the meeting was led by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. 

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Qatar Participates in High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Palestine

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2025

The State of Qatar participated Friday in the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Palestine – The Hague Group, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Qatar’s delegation to the meeting was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.

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President of Haitian Transitional Presidential Council Meets Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2025

HE President of the Transitional Presidential Council of the Republic of Haiti Anthony Frank Laurent Saint-Cyr met Friday with HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Discussions during the meeting dealt with cooperation relations between the two countries and means to support and enhance them, as well as several issues of common interest.

HE the President of the Transitional Presidential Council of Haiti lauded the prominent role of the State of Qatar in the field of mediation, noting its tangible contributions to promoting stability, especially in Latin America, where it has established itself as a reliable party in resolving regional and international conflicts.

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Qatar Participates in Annual Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers of LDCs

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2025

The State of Qatar participated Friday in the annual ministerial meeting of foreign ministers of the least developed countries (LDCs), on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.

In a statement during the meeting, the Minister of State for International Cooperation outlined Qatar’s role in supporting LDCs through pioneering development and humanitarian initiatives.

Highlighting that Qatar attaches special priority to enabling LDCs to achieve sustainable development, she said that global challenges such as climate change and humanitarian crises require the solidarity of the international community to ensure that these countries are not marginalized. She also reiterated Qatar’s commitment to continuing partnerships with the United Nations and the international community to promote development and prosperity in LDCs. 

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Qatar Participates in High Level International Conference on Repatriation of Persons from Al Hol, Surrounding Camps and Places of Detention in Syria

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2025

The State of Qatar has participated in the High-Level International Conference on the Repatriation of Persons from Al Hol, Surrounding Camps and Places of Detention in Syria, convened by Iraq and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The State of Qatar was represented at the conference by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi. In his remarks during the conference, His Excellency said that Al Hol and Al Roj camps, as well as detention centers in northeastern Syria, pose a threat to peace and security at various levels and represent a major humanitarian and human rights dilemma.

He believed that addressing these problems primarily requires political will and international cooperation to return detainees to their countries for trial, as appropriate, and to ensure their reintegration and rehabilitation, especially innocent women and children.

His Excellency added that they have repeatedly heard from those who were detained that they were striving to survive amid constant fear and great hardship, including chronic shortages of food, clean water, medical care, and security risks, and that the common denominator among detainees is the desire to return home.

He said that they have repeatedly heard success stories of returnees, thanks to the care, tolerance, and practical training in life and work skills in particular, in addition to the support provided by authorities and communities for rehabilitation and reintegration.

His Excellency also commended the efforts of the Republic of Iraq and the Central Asian countries, which have made efforts to repatriate and rehabilitate their citizens.

He also commended the Syrian government’s commitment and keenness to resolve this issue and cooperate in this regard, while also praising the role of the United Nations in facilitating international cooperation in this regard.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the moral imperative, security considerations, and the aforementioned success stories should serve as an incentive to exert further efforts in this regard, allowing those trapped in tragic situations in the camps to return to their countries to live in peace and build a better future.

His Excellency noted that the State of Qatar has supported efforts to address this issue, in line with its commitment to global initiatives to counter terrorism and prevent violent extremism, through its financial support to the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, which serves as the secretariat for the core task force dedicated to the Al Hol camp.

He recalled that the State of Qatar is one of the leading financial partners of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund, noting that the Fund has implemented a campaign to support the reintegration and rehabilitation of Iraqi returnees from camps in Syria, and that the campaign has achieved tangible successes. 

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CANAL+ Unveils New Africa Leadership Team

Source: APO – Report:

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C+ is proud to unveil its new leadership team for combined businesses in Africa

Calvo Mawela, outgoing CEO of MultiChoice, is appointed as Chairman of CANAL+ Africa, which now includes MultiChoice Group and the whole of Africa including French speaking territories. David Mignot is appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of this new combined entity. The newly formed top management team is drawn from the two companies’ combined talent pool, with CANAL+ and MultiChoice each contributing an equal number of senior executives.

Congratulating the new management team, David Mignot, CEO for Africa, said: “We have an incredible Africa leadership team and has an exceptional track record across the continent and within the global group.  Working together, we will deliver growth across the continent by telling unique, high quality African stories, bringing great international content to our subscribers and leveraging our scale across the global company. With seven nationalities represented, this leadership team has the diversity, knowledge and networks to deliver best in class services and content for our subscribers – all enabled by commercial and technical excellence.”

New Leadership Appointments

The new leadership will operate as a single management team covering the entire African continent, structured into three divisions: Operations (TV and Fiber activities), Content, and Corporate Functions.

The new C+ Africa Leadership team is:

  • David Mignot, CEO, Africa
  • Nicolas Dandoy, CFO, Africa   
  • Aziz Diallo, CEO, PayTV French-speaking Africa
  • Byron du Plessis, CEO, PayTV South Africa
  • Fhulufhelo “Fhulu” Badugela, CEO, PayTV Rest of Africa
  • Jean-François Duboy, CEO, GVA
  • Hennie Visser, Director, Business Operations, Africa
  • Fahmeeda Cassim-Surtee, CEO, Advertising and Media Sales, Africa
  • Fabrice Faux, Director, Content, Sport and General Entertainment French-speaking Africa
  • Nomsa Philiso, Director, Content, General Entertainment, English and Portuguese-speaking Africa
  • Rendani Ramovha, Director, Content, Sport, English and Portuguese-speaking Africa
  • Clément Hellich-Praquin, General Secretary, Africa
  • Jean-Christophe Ramos, Director, Public Affairs French-speaking Africa
  • Keabetswe Modimoeng, Director, Public Affairs English and Portuguese-speaking Africa
  • Michel Sibony, Chief Value Officer, Africa
  • Karim Bouzid, Director, Integration, Africa
  • Hala Saab, Director, Brand and Communication, Africa
  • Sabelo Mawali, Chief Technology Officer, , Africa
  • Tshepi Malatjie, Director, Human Resources, Africa

Steven Budlender and Timothy Jacobs will each hold a senior position in the combined Group. Steven will be managing legal affairs for English-speaking Africa countries and Timothy will be managing synergies in Finance department.

– on behalf of MultiChoice Group.

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Le concert « Just Energy Transition » pour unir l’Afrique lors de African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le concert « Just Energy Transition » (JET) marquera le coup d’envoi de l’African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 : Invest in African Energy, réunissant musique, culture et engagement dans une célébration sans précédent de l’unité africaine. Organisé au Grand Africa Café & Beach de Granger Bay, au Cap, le 29 septembre, le concert servira de vitrine à l’échelle du continent, reliant le nord, le sud, l’est et l’ouest dans un récit commun de rythme, de durabilité et de changement.

Plus qu’une soirée de spectacles, le concert JET se positionne comme un mouvement, une expérience immersive où se rejoignent le patrimoine, l’énergie et la vision d’un avenir meilleur. En tant qu’événement officiel de pré-conférence de l’AEW 2025, le concert sensibilisera et encouragera la participation des jeunes, des communautés et des professionnels de l’énergie à la mission commune visant à mettre fin à la pauvreté énergétique. Il est conçu comme une célébration animée de la musique, des arts et de la culture africains qui dynamisera les participants pour la semaine d’apprentissage, de dialogue et de réseautage à venir.

Des artistes tels que Fazil, Crowd Kontroller, DJ Dollar, Young Stunna, Uncles Waffles et Fireboy seront les têtes d’affiche de l’événement et se produiront devant un public de délégués dans l’un des lieux les plus emblématiques du Cap. Construit dans un hangar à bateaux restauré, le Grand Africa Café & Beach offre une vue imprenable sur l’océan Atlantique et Robben Island, avec plusieurs bars, des terrasses avec vue sur l’océan et de vastes espaces conçus pour accueillir des réunions intimes ou à grande échelle. Le cadre sera transformé par des installations créatives et une atmosphère qui mêle les riches traditions africaines à ses aspirations modernes.

Au cœur de la soirée se trouvera la boussole, symbole de connexion entre le nord, le sud, l’est et l’ouest de l’Afrique. Des déserts aux villes, des savanes aux côtes, le cœur de l’Afrique battra à travers la musique, les installations et la foule, incarnant l’esprit de collaboration et de progrès de l’AEW. Les invités seront invités à laisser leur empreinte digitale sur la boussole à l’aide de peinture, marquant ainsi leur place sur le continent et contribuant à une œuvre d’art collective qui célèbre l’unité tout en soulignant la responsabilité partagée de construire un avenir durable.

À la tombée de la nuit, la célébration se transformera en un festival à grande échelle, avec des cocktails, des DJ et une piste de danse pleine d’énergie. Au-delà du divertissement, le concert JET vise à rappeler au public que l’histoire énergétique de l’Afrique concerne autant les personnes que les ressources, que le progrès peut être joyeux, créatif et inclusif, et qu’un avenir durable s’imagine mieux ensemble.

En associant la musique et la culture aux thèmes de l’énergie et de la durabilité, le concert JET promet d’être l’un des moments forts de l’AEW 2025.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

À propos African Energy Week :
Invest in African Energy est la plateforme de choix pour les opérateurs de projets, les financiers, les fournisseurs de technologies et les gouvernements, et s’est imposée comme le lieu officiel pour la signature d’accords dans le domaine de l’énergie en Afrique. Visitez www.AECWeek.com pour plus d’informations sur cet événement passionnant.

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Just Energy Transition Concert to Unite Africa at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Source: APO – Report:

The Just Energy Transition (JET) Concert is set to kick off African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, bringing together music, culture and purpose in an unprecedented celebration of Africa’s unity. Hosted at the Grand Africa Café & Beach in Cape Town’s Granger Bay on September 29, the concert will serve as a continent-wide showcase, tying north, south, east and west into one shared narrative of rhythm, sustainability and change.

More than an evening of performances, the JET Concert positions itself as a movement – an immersive experience where heritage, energy and the vision for a brighter future come together. As the official pre-conference icebreaker of AEW 2025, the concert will raise awareness and participation among youth, communities and energy professionals in the shared mission to end energy poverty. It is designed as a lively celebration of African music, arts and culture that will energize attendees for the week of learning, dialogue and networking ahead.

Artists including Fazil, Crowd Kontroller, DJ Dollar, Young Stunna, Uncles Waffles and Fireboy will headline the event, performing to a crowd of delegates at one of Cape Town’s most iconic venues. Built within a restored boathouse, the Grand Africa Café & Beach offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island, with multiple bars, ocean-view decks and expansive spaces designed to accommodate both intimate and large-scale gatherings. The setting will be transformed with creative installations and an atmosphere that merges Africa’s rich traditions with its modern aspirations.

At the heart of the evening will be the Compass, a symbol of connection across Africa’s north, south, east and west. From the deserts to the cities, the savannahs to the coasts, Africa’s heartbeat will reverberate through the music, the installations and the crowd, embodying AEW’s spirit of collaboration and progress. Guests will be invited to leave their fingerprint on the Compass in paint, marking their place on the continent and contributing to a collective artwork that celebrates unity while underscoring the shared responsibility of building a sustainable future.

As day turns to night, the celebration will evolve into a full-scale festival, with flowing cocktails, DJs and a dance floor alive with energy. Beyond entertainment, the JET Concert aims to remind audiences that Africa’s energy story is as much about people as it is about resources – that progress can be joyful, creative and inclusive, and that a sustainable future is best imagined together.

By aligning music and culture with the themes of energy and sustainability, the JET Concert promises to be one of the defining highlights of AEW 2025. It will showcase not only the diversity of Africa’s voices but also the unity of its vision, offering an unforgettable night of sound and spirit at the intersection of heritage and hope.

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

About African Energy Week:
AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

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Qatar Participates in G20 FMs Second Meeting

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2025

The State of Qatar participated in the second meeting of the G20 Foreign Ministers, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The State of Qatar’s delegation to the meeting was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.