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Steps Towards Establishing the First Cloud Ecosystem in Africa

Nairobi, Monday, 2 December 2024: The first phase of the Africa Cloud Ecosystem (ACE) project, a groundbreaking initiative to create a reliable network of standard data centres across the African continent, has successfully concluded. Funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through the NEPAD-IPPF Special Fund, the project aims to provide affordable, reliable, and secure cloud…
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4th High-Level Ministerial Conference on Youth, Peace and Security

As part of efforts to popularise the regional and continental framework on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) through interministerial consultations, COMESA Secretariat organised the 4th High-Level Ministerial Conference in Antananarivo, Madagascar from 3 – 6 December 2024, targeting the Island States. The conference held in conjunction with the Government of Madagascar and partners, aimed at…
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COMESA Marks 30 Years of Regional Integration: Celebrating Milestones and Charting the Future

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) celebrated its 30th anniversary alongside the 45th Meeting of the COMESA Council of Ministers in Lusaka, Zambia. The commemorative events highlighted the organization’s achievements and future aspirations in fostering regional integration and economic growth. Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, presided over the Council of Ministers meeting…
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STATEMENT BY MRS. W. K. MUTALE-NALUMANGO, MP, HER HONOUR THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA DURING THE 45TH MEETING OF THE COMESA COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

Marie chantal nijimbere, minister of trade, transport, industry and tourism of the republic of burundi and chairperson of the comesa council of ministers; Honourable ministers and members of council; The honourable lady justice lombe chibesakunda- judge president of the comesa court of justice; Her Excellency Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe- secretary general of comesa; Heads and representatives…
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Speech by H. E. Marie Chantal Nijimbere, Minister of Commerce, Transport, Industry & Tourism, Burundi and Chairperson of the COMESA Council of Ministers During the Opening of the 45th COMESA Council of Ministers Meeting on 28 November 2024

Excellence l’honorable WK Mutale Nalumango, vice-président de la République de Zambie, Mesdames et Messieurs les Ministres, Madame Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe,   Secrétaire générale   du Marché commun de l’Afrique orientale et australe, Madame Lombe Chibesakunda, Juge Présidente de la Cour de justice du COMESA, Excellences, Messieurs les Hauts-Commissaires, Ambassadeurs et Représentants permanents accrédités auprès du COMESA, Mesdames…
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STATEMENT BY THE COMESA SECRETARY GENERAL DURING THE OPENING OF THE 45th MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

The Guest of Honour, Her Honour the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Madam WK Mutale Nalumango, MP Members of the Bureau of the Council of Ministers Honourable Ministers Your Excellencies High Commissioners and Ambassadors Distinguished Delegates from COMESA Member States Heads and Representatives of COMESA Institutions Distinguished Representatives of Regional Economic Communities Representatives…
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Statement by the EU Representative: Ms Petra Gasparova

Your Honour, Vice-President of the Republic of Zambia, Mrs Mutale Nalumango, Dear Secretary General of COMESA, H.E. Chileshe Kapwepwe, Honorable Ministers of the COMESA Member States, Distinguished representatives of COMESA institutions, Distinguished Guests, It is an honour to address you today at this 45th COMESA Council of Ministers Meeting. The European Union is proud to…
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Strengthening International Relations and Diplomacy in the COMESA Region

About 140 participants from diverse sectors, including academia, think tanks, civil society organizations and university students met from November 20-22, 2024 in Kenya to discuss integration and cooperation through international relations in the COMESA region. The conference was jointly organised by COMESA, the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) and the Institute…
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Enhancing Youth Participation in Peacebuilding and Governance

More than 150 Youths from the Eastern African region and beyond recently engaged in impactful conversations with policy makers, academicians and civil society organisations during the 3rd Intergenerational Dialogue held in Kampala, Uganda. The three-day event from 12 – 14 November 2024 marked a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to enhance youth participation in…
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TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT FOR SEYCHELLES INCUBATION CENTRE

The COMESA Secretariat is inviting bids to provide the following goods and related services: TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT FOR SEYCHELLES INCUBATION CENTRE ADDENDUM NO. 1