AfDB Exec Calls for New Development Compact at Africa-Caribbean Forum
AfDB Executive Director Calls for New Africa-Caribbean Infrastructure Compact On April 25, 2025, Rufus N. Darkortey, Executive Director of the African Development Bank (AfDB), urged African and Caribbean nations to forge a “new development compact” focused on Africa-Caribbean infrastructure development during the Africa-Caribbean Infrastructure Forum in Washington, DC. Hosted on the sidelines of the World […]
Togo’s Solar Plant Drives Renewable Energy Training
Renewable Energy Training in Africa: Togo’s Solar Boost Togo’s New Solar Plant Sparks Demand for Renewable Energy Training in Africa On May 8, 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved €26.5 million to fund a 62 MWp solar power plant in Sokodé, Togo, marking a significant step toward sustainable energy in Africa. This project, supported […]
Combatting the Mpox Outbreak in Africa with Specialized Training
Mpox Training in Africa: Combat 2024 Outbreak Combatting the Mpox Outbreak in Africa with Specialized Training The 2024 mpox outbreak is a growing public health crisis in Africa, with over 2,081 confirmed cases and 13 deaths reported across countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Empowering Public Health with Tuberculosis Training in Africa
Empowering Public Health with Tuberculosis Training in Africa Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical public health challenge in Africa, claiming over 4,600 lives daily worldwide and ranking as the leading infectious cause of death. MEASURE Evaluation, a USAID-funded initiative, highlights the importance of robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to combat TB effectively. At Africa Training Institute, […]