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I am delighted to announce the 2nd Edition of the South Africa Focus Week (SAFWS) in Singapore. For more information on the SAFWS kindly contact Mr Eric Makhubela (MakhubelaE@dirco.gov.za) or Ms Shirley Serafim (SerafimS@dirco.gov.za).
The Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2024 will bring together African Heads of State, Ministers of ICT, public sector representatives, private sector leaders, academia, foreign missions, development partners, sponsors, delegates, and thought leaders, to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue that reflects the diversity of Africa. Organised by the Kenyan ICT Authority from 22 April until 25 April, CAS aims to forge a transformative path for Africa’s digital future, charting the course that spurs growth, connectivity, and innovation, culminating in strategic outcomes that leave a lasting impact. Coordinated by the D4D Hub, Team Europe is organizing a number of sessions in partnership with Smart Africa during CAS 2024 to discuss joint work towards a human-centric digital transformation for Africa. https://lnkd.in/e7eY-BBq SPIDER Communications Authority of Kenya National Communications Authority West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA | ARTAO) Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) CRANAMIBIA National Communications Authority
Foreign policy expert: Black Sea security | Ukraine | Türkiye | Professor of National Security Studies, George C. Marshall Center Non-resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council [Views are my own]
Two years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the battle for the Black Sea - once an “invisible front” of the Russian war - has come into the spotlight. With multiple global repercussions of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, it has become clear that what happens in the Black Sea does not stay in the Black Sea. Invading sovereign states, undermining the freedom of navigation and security of supply chains, violating international maritime law, using electronic warfare and spoofing, threatening the safety of critical infrastructure - all of these Russian malign activities in the Black Sea create dangerous precedents for the future warfare far beyond the Black Sea coasts. It is a high time to develop a bold and comprehensive strategy to deter Russia, bolster defense capabilities of regional allies, and demonstrate a firm resolve to defend rules-based order to Iran and China. I had a privilege to lead the George C. Marshall Center effort to organize a conference, in cooperation with the Romanian National Defense University, to explore ways to strengthen NATO’s defense and deterrence in the region, ramp up cooperation among the regional states, and discuss the US Black Sea strategy. My heartfelt thanks to the GCMC team for a terrific support on all stages of preparation, to our partners, and, of course, to all our participants and speakers. Barre Seguin Rolf Wagner Eric Nelson Laron Bybee Robert Paulsen April Hawk Prof. Dr. May-Britt U. Stumbaum Dr. Sebastian von Münchow @Graeme Herd
#GCMC's event held in #Bucharest, Romania, March 20-21, with the topic "Changing dynamics in the wider Black Sea Region" aimed to foster a collaborative discussion on potential avenues towards enhancing the security and prosperity of the #BlackSea region. Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/dTtMyr_s
Kindly click the link below to watch the ongoing launch of the inaugural 3i Africa Summit. 3i Africa Summit
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Beyond a Conference: AMLD Africa as a Catalyst for Change https://lnkd.in/efMKhEP3
What's the future of South China Sea maritime cooperation? Our Intelligence Analyst, Aushaz Irfan shares his analysis on recent developments. Following the recent Philippines-Germany collaboration, Aushaz answers key questions: 1️⃣ What’s the significance of recent ASEAN statement? 2️⃣ Why should the US be recognised as a key player? 3️⃣ What are the challenges around a proposed code of conduct in the South China Sea? Read the full article in BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation: https://hubs.ly/Q02hd1JD0 #SouthChinaSea #InternationalRelations #MaritimeCooperation
Exciting News: Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has officially submitted a bid to host the prestigious 2027 International Federation of Freight Agencies (FIATA) World Congress! This global event brings together over 1,000 logistics leaders and industry stakeholders from around the world. EFFSAA's bid comes after previous attempts for the 2022 and 2025 congresses were impacted by security concerns in the northern region. However, with a strong proposal presented by Dawit Woubishet, EFFSAA President, at the recent FIATA meeting in Geneva, Ethiopia is now competing against the Czech Republic for the hosting rights. By withdrawing bids from Israel and Brazil, Ethiopia has positioned itself as a top contender for the 2027 congress. Dawit emphasized the importance of securing sponsors and ensuring sustained security to secure the bid, along with highlighting government support and Addis Ababa's tourist attractions. With FIATA having only held three congresses in Africa in its 100-year history, Ethiopia's bid is particularly significant, especially in light of the African Continental Free Trade Area. The host announcement is set to take place in September 2024 at the Panama City World Congress. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development! #FIATAWorldCongress #EFFSAA #LogisticsLeaders #IndustryStakeholders #EthiopiaHostingBid #AfricanTradeArea #GlobalEvent Source: Capital Ethiopia
📢 Our project Combating Disinformation in the Western Balkans is coming to an end. The EPD network and its partners are looking for one or more evaluators for the project's final evaluation. Apply and share https://ow.ly/GtoA50TUgSK CFI, agence française de développement médias, ARTICLE 19, Atlantic Council of Montenegro, CRTA - Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability, Club de Madrid, New Social Initiative
#ITGA 2024 #Africa Regional Meeting in #Zambia. We answer the important questions! 👨🌾 See how ITGA members respond to current market pressures ✉ Leave us a message or email (itga@tobaccoleaf.org) to receive the key event takeaways
