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Banging the drum for Science, Technology, Innovation and Diplomacy in Africa.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - The Gambia @GambiaMoFA]

FM Tangara and Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, discussed bridging The Gambia’s digital divide; provision of internet connectivity to remotest settlements using satellite internet and digitalisation of the Gambian economy to increase government revenue.

[INGSA | Find us on BlueSky: @ingsa.org @INGSciAdvice]

APPLY NOW - @IngsaAfrica's Mentorship program is looking for mentorship candidates! If you're in #Africa & work in science or policy, you can be paired with an experienced mentor for a focused science advice project.

Find out more and apply at: https://t.co/pzKl3yCSXu

[Ministry of Health, Botswana @MoHBotswana]

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐊𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐓𝐈 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐌ES 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐀, 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 @WHO @WHOAFRO @WHOBotswana

#HealthforAll

[Eswatini Government @EswatiniGovern1]

[Ministerial Statement]: The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs announces a total ban on all plastic carrier bags in Eswatini, effective 1 December 2024.

[🇿🇼Zimbabwe Research Network @zimresnet]

Congratulations to Professor @AndrewMaredza for receiving a C2 rating from the National Research Foundation in South Africa @NRF_News. This means he has been reviewed to be an established researcher. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[STAND Commission @STANDCommission]

Please join us on Zoom for the next STAND ECR Virtual Seminar on Thursday 18 April, 14:00 CET 🌎

We will hear from Xiaoyue Hu on: ‘Science diplomacy in data circulation: China’s data circulation choices after withdrawal from IGY(1950s-1960s)’

Please DM for access/details!

[Univerzita Karlova @UniKarlova]

🥳 Dnes slavíme narozeniny, naší univerzitě je už 676 let!

🙏 Díky každému jednomu z vás tvoříme společenství, které zanechává stopu ve světě vzdělání a inovací, a tvoříme tak lepší budoucnost. Všechno nejlepší tedy přejeme i vám, děkujeme, že jste naší součástí!

50 000+ studujících
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676 let!

[🇿🇼Zimbabwe Research Network @zimresnet]

Our member and admin Edith WeUtonga Katiji @Edithweutonga awarded with Finnish Musicians’ Union’s Nyrkki prize. This award is for her significant work for the music industry. She is the founder and President of Zimbabwe Musicians’ Union (ZIMU) and advocates for women in music.

[TWAS - The World Academy of Sciences @TWASnews]

⌛Time is running out to apply to our world-class science diplomacy course with @aaas in Trieste, Italy! More info: https://t.co/IFCNIu2VQ7

[INGSA | Find us on BlueSky: @ingsa.org @INGSciAdvice]

Applications are now open for budding science diplomats to join the @GESDAglobal #ScienceDiplomacy Week & Immersion Program 10-14 June 2024!

Join #sciDip leaders from around the world for a challenging and innovative opportunity.

https://t.co/3KMpWDRZeR

[Pascal Murasira @PascalMurasira]

BREAKING: Bboxx is moving its global HQ from London 🇬🇧 to Kigali 🇷🇼 after raising $100M to serve 36 million people by 2028.

Who else is planning to relocate to Kigali? Massive incentives await.

#africa #entrepreneurship

https://t.co/k4NkkrcLAm

[Rwanda Development Board @RDBrwanda]

"In terms of Rwanda and the businesses, there's so much capital available in the way of technical assistance, concessional capital and upstream support." - Tinashe Makoni, General Counsel @PIDGorg, an infrastructure development and finance organisation.

#UKRwBusinessForum | #InvestInRwanda | #GoFarGoTogether🇷🇼🇬🇧

[Rwanda Development Board @RDBrwanda]

"Rwanda is a gateway for UK into Africa and also a gateway for Africa into the UK and a great place to locate your business headquarters." - John Humphrey, UK Trade Commissioner for Africa at the opening of the UK-Rwanda Business Forum.

Follow the Livestream at https://t.co/b3V3hiUrRu

#UKRwBusinessForum | #InvestInRwanda | #GoFarGoTogether🇷🇼🇬🇧

[Rwanda Development Board @RDBrwanda]

"Once inspired to do business in Rwanda, we want to help you to open a business before you leave because it's easy, free and fast." - RDB CEO @Francis_Gatare while welcoming participants of the ongoing UK-Rwanda Business Forum.

Watch https://t.co/b3V3hiUrRu

#UKRwBusinessForum | #InvestInRwanda | #GoFarGoTogether🇷🇼🇬🇧

[Zviko @ZvikoManje]

#UKRWBusinessForum

[Rwanda Development Board @RDBrwanda]

This evening, RDB Chief Tourism Officer @michaellaru joined the UK Trade Envoy to Rwanda, Lord Dolar Popat and @UKinRwanda High Commissioner @omardaair in a networking cocktail to kick off the UK-Rwanda Business Forum.

They invited participants to explore investment opportunities in Rwanda's green economy, critical minerals, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, finance and professional services sectors.

"Over the next two days, you’ll get to know the investment opportunities Rwanda offers, hear from some of the successful British investors in Rwanda and learn how investing in Rwanda is profitable, safe and sustainable." - @michaellaru.

#UKRwBusinessForum | #InvestInRwanda | #GoFarGoTogether🇷🇼🇬🇧

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame met with Lord Popat, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy & John Humphrey; UK Trade Commissioner for Africa, who are in Kigali for the ongoing Rwanda-UK Business Forum. The Business Forum brings together UK and Rwandan business leaders, investors, government officials and financial experts to explore opportunities for business partnerships in Rwanda’s growing economy.

[The New Times (Rwanda) @NewTimesRwanda]

Rwanda’s oldest pastor Ezra Mpyisi , 102, has gone to be with the Lord, it emerged Saturday, January 27, in the afternoon. Tributes flowed to his family after the sad news started trickling in earlier.

https://t.co/r6wqpOhLp6

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

As we commence the 2024 summit, let's revisit outcomes of the 36th Ordinary Session in Feb 2023. They set the stage for our ongoing work towards a prosperous Africa.

Download and read https://t.co/SrH4Fob9cO

[Daan du Toit @daandutoit]

During Duke of Edinburgh visit https://t.co/9ZvN3WBRud South Africa @dsigovza UK @ukinsouthafrica @SciTechgovuk @AJPhillipson #ScienceDiplomacy partnership also on agenda meeting @DrBladeNzimande celebrate new phase cooperation @DARABigData support @SKAO @africascidip @uk