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AfCFTA secretariat pens deal with China

The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has signed a new cooperation agreement with the People’s Republic of China on Economic Cooperation. The partnership is being spearheaded by Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce.  Patrick Salia reports 

Experts discuss Côte d’Ivoire’s maritime borders

Stakeholders and experts involved in maritime and air border management from the regions of San Pedro, Gbokle, Grands Bridges and South Comoé held a workshop in Abidjan on Monday.  This concludes a series of workshops diagnostics for the development of…

Major regional technology fair opens in Senegal

A weeklong technology fair is underway in the Senegalese capital of Dakar. The event brings together farmers, inventors, innovators, donors and policy makers. The technology fair is jointly organized by the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and…

Pro-breastfeeding initiative launched in Senegal

The initiative "Stronger with Breastmilk Only" was officially launched in Senegal on Thursday 21 October by NGO ALIVE THRIVE, UNICEF and WHO.  This is to promote the benefits of breast milk which ensures normal growth of the infant in order…

US CDC assists Liberia to tackle polio virus

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) is supporting the Government of Liberia to improve surveillance and reporting of suspected polio cases in Nimba, Bong, Margibi, Maryland, River Cess, and River Gee counties.  The US-CDC said…