Commonwealth News
James Fok webinar
Jan 21, 2022
Interested in understanding just how recent politics has impacted trade and financial markets in the Middle East, Africa and around the world, but don’t know where to start? “Financial Cold War: A view of Sino-US relations from the Financial Markets” is a...
Joint inauguration and launch of projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
Jan 21, 2022
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius' PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth to virtually inaugurate and lay the foundations of the India-assisted Social Housing Units project in Mauritius. The two nations have jointly agreed to extend a US$ 190 mn Line of Credit...
Nigeria to launch 2nd satellite — Pantami
Jan 21, 2022
Nigeria is set to launch a second satellite (Sat 2) to boost the nation’s satellite communications capacity. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami aims to include this in the 2022 Budget. He made the announcement during his visit...
United Kingdom is Africa’s investment partner of choice for green transition
Jan 20, 2022
The UK to host the second Africa Investment Conference on 20 January 2022. It will be a one-day virtual event that aims to unlock economic cooperation with millions of pounds of new investment, especially in clean energy industries in both the UK and across Africa....
Publication entitled ‘Arbitration of Industrial Disputes in Mauritius’ launched by President Roopun
Jan 20, 2022
Prithvirajsing Roopun, President of the Republic of Mauritius, launches a law textbook entitled 'Arbitration of Industrial Disputes in Mauritius' during an official ceremony held at Hennessy Park Hotel in Ebène. Several personalities were present at the launch event....
Tanzania, Uganda agree to remove non-tariff barriers to ease trade
Jan 20, 2022
Uganda and Kenya agree to remove non-tariff barriers between the two countries and ease trade. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the meeting between Uganda and the Republic of Tanzania in Kampala. The Foreign Affairs Minister also commended the efforts...