Central African Republic launches crypto initiative Sango
Crypto diplomacy, Cryptocurrencies UpdatesSpeaking at the launch, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra stressed that ‘For us, the formal economy is no longer an option.’ Citizen identity and ownership of assets will also be tokenised as a nonfungible token (NFT). Sango Coin and The Crypto Island, a metaverse platform, are also in development.
Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa initiative
UpdatesThe Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa initiative aims to promote collaboration in science, technology, and innovation to address global challenges and foster Africa's socio-economic growth. It emphasizes partnerships, multilateral collaboration, and alignment with sustainable development goals from 2023 to 2025.
Why Russia’s Vaccine Diplomacy Failed Africa – OpEd
UpdatesSputnik V, Russia's Covid-19 vaccine, faces challenges in Africa due to lack of transparency and approval processes. Despite being registered in some African countries, Russia fails to meet demand and delivery pledges, leading to failed vaccine diplomacy in Africa. In contrast, other countries have excelled in exporting, donating vaccines, and supporting local production in Africa.
China and Russia want to create G7 alternative
UpdatesChina and Russia aim to establish an alternative to the G7 by forming alliances with nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, countering Western influence. This potential alliance has drawn interest from countries like Argentina and Iran, but faces resistance from members like Brazil, India, and South Africa.
Enhancing Cameroon’s international presence
UpdatesThe International Relations Institute of Cameroon celebrates its 50th anniversary, established to bolster Cameroon's foreign policy and enhance its diplomatic presence in Africa by producing skilled diplomats.
How does digitalisation impact UN Security Council priorities beyond core cybersecurity questions?
Cybermediation, Cybersecurity, Digital diplomacy, Digital foreign policy, Humanitarian diplomacy UpdatesUS ambassador to the UN identifies 3 priority areas for digitalisation & UN Security Council: getting more data and information; apps for crisis management & humanitarian aid; helping UN peacekeeping missions
Hunger in Somalia
UpdatesHunger has reemerged in Somalia, with uncertainty around climate change's role in extreme weather. Limited scientific data hinders informed policy decisions in vulnerable countries like Somalia. Strengthening food infrastructure and emergency support is crucial for saving lives in the future.
Ukraine: USA building silos for grain export
UpdatesThe USA is constructing silos in Ukraine to facilitate grain export amid predictions of food shortages and price increases due to Russia's blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports, as per the African Union.
WhatsAppreneurs for African businesses
UpdatesWhatsApp Business app highlights African small and medium business owners in a virtual education webinar as part of the WhatAppreneurs campaign. The app aids in creating catalogues for businesses, strengthening customer relationships.
Diplomats can be lobbyists, negotiators and ambassadors
UpdatesDiplomats possess skills like negotiation, as exemplified by Dr. Henry Kissinger establishing relations between China and the US. African diplomats are utilizing modern tools like Gmail and cell phones for trade relations with Europe and Asia.
