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The Commonwealth bids farewell to Patricia Scotland, welcomes Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey
At the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Ankita Yadav, our representative, had the honour of bidding farewell to Patricia Scotland, the outgoing Commonwealth Secretary-General, during the Commonwealth Women’s Forum: Collective Action for a Resilient Commonwealth – Solidarity for Gender Equality.
The Commonwealth Women’s Forum brings together delegates from across the Commonwealth nations to celebrate and highlight the political, economic, and societal contributions of women. This forum serves as a platform to identify policies aimed at advancing gender equality and fostering peace for all.
Key outcomes from the Commonwealth Women’s Forum are set to inform discussions among Commonwealth leaders, focusing on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. The aim is to ensure that women and girls are included at the highest levels of decision-making on issues that directly impact their lives.
In a significant development during the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) held in Apia, Samoa, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
For more information visit here: https://thecommonwealth.org/chogm/commonwealth-womens-forum
Diwali
The festivities typically span five days, with the principal celebration occurring on the third day, known as Diwali night. During this time, devotees worship idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha to seek divine blessings for prosperity, wealth, and the removal of obstacles in their lives and endeavours. Homes are meticulously cleaned and adorned with rangoli (colourful floor designs created with coloured rice or powder). Diyas are lit everywhere to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness. Diwali is also a time for generosity and compassion, as many engage in charitable activities, distributing clothing and food to those in need.
African Development Bank supports BIASHARA Africa 2024 Business Forum
The African Development Bank (AfDB) supported the Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum, also known as the AfCFTA Business Forum, held from 9 to 11 October 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. Organised by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the forum, themed “Dare to Invent the Future of the AfCFTA,” gathered industry leaders, policymakers, and government representatives to promote trade and economic growth in Africa.
A delegation from the AfDB, including Acting Director Ousmane Fall, participated to reinforce the Bank’s commitment to supporting African countries in addressing trade-related challenges. During the opening ceremony, Rwandan President Paul Kagame emphasised the importance of connectivity across the continent.
Fall highlighted the Bank’s efforts in facilitating over 3,000 trade transactions valued at more than $12 billion through its Trade Finance Program, addressing access to trade finance as a critical issue for productivity. The forum included exhibitions and discussions on unlocking Africa’s trade potential, trade finance, and value chains.
Read the original information here: https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/african-development-bank-supports-biashara-africa-2024-business-forum?lang=en
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