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EQS-News: Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 10th Cohort of Entrepreneurship Programme – 20,000 Entrepreneurs Funded Across Africa

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.

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  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.
  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation has disbursed US$100,000,000 directly to young African entrepreneurs, who have created over 400,000 direct and indirect jobs, contributing significantly to Africa's economic growth and development.
  • Since inception in 2010, the Tony Elumelu Foundation has pioneered an innovative approach to seeding, capacitising and networking young entrepreneurs across Africa.
  • To learn more about the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme "Decade of Impact" please see here ( https://apo-opa.co/3IULYeS ).

Palestinian Journalist Samar Abu Elouf Wins IWMF 2024 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) today announced freelance photojournalist Samar Abu Elouf as the 10th annual recipient of its Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award. The global recognition honors women photojournalists who document humanity amid conflict as well as the challenges facing marginalized populations worldwide. This year's award is being issued on April 4, 2024, the 10th anniversary of German photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus's passing; Niedringhaus was killed while on assignment in Afghanistan with the Associated Press.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) today announced freelance photojournalist Samar Abu Elouf as the 10th annual recipient of its Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award .
  • This year's award is being issued on April 4, 2024, the 10th anniversary of German photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus 's passing; Niedringhaus was killed while on assignment in Afghanistan with the Associated Press.
  • "I am honored to receive this award, to be recognized for my work in Gaza, and to follow in the footsteps of Anja's courage," said Abu Elouf.
  • Anja Niedringhaus was a recipient of the IWMF Courage in Journalism Award in 2005.

WIC briefs media on Digital Silk Road Development Forum

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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BEIJING, March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Internet Conference (WIC) Organization, together with Shaanxi provincial government, will host the Digital Silk Road Development Forum on April 16 in Xi'an, the provincial capital, the WIC announced at a press conference in Beijing on March 27.

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  • BEIJING, March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Internet Conference (WIC) Organization, together with Shaanxi provincial government, will host the Digital Silk Road Development Forum on April 16 in Xi'an, the provincial capital, the WIC announced at a press conference in Beijing on March 27.
  • The WIC Digital Silk Road Development Forum, to be hosted by the WIC and organized by the People's Government of Shaanxi Province, is the first thematic event of the WIC with a focus on digital Silk Road.
  • Themed on "Connectivity and Shared Prosperity", the forum will hold extensive discussions on the following three topics: "Digital Connectivity and Cooperation in Building the Silk Road", "Silk Road E-commerce International Cooperation", and "Digital Villages and Sustainable Development".
  • In addition to the WIC Member Representative Symposium, the forum will also feature the launch of the WIC digital institute project and the digital Silk Road cross-border e-commerce seminar, in order to integrate high-standard resources to cultivate digital talents.

Israeli strike on World Central Kitchen aid convoy shows growing danger of humanitarian work in conflict zones

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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World Central Kitchen, one of the few international aid groups operating in Gaza, announced shortly after the attack that it would suspend its operations in Gaza.

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  • World Central Kitchen, one of the few international aid groups operating in Gaza, announced shortly after the attack that it would suspend its operations in Gaza.
  • In 2023, 237 aid workers were killed, kidnapped or wounded, marking a sharp rise from the 35 humanitarians who faced the same fate in 1997.
  • Why has it become more dangerous for aid workers to operate in conflict zones?
  • But there are also many more aid workers than there used to be, and we are delivering aid in different ways.
  • In the Afghanistan War, for example, aid was funded by the U.S., which was a party to the conflict.
  • From the Taliban’s perspective, this wasn’t neutral; this was U.S. aid, and the U.S. was one of the fighting forces.
  • It sounds like the World Central Kitchen workers were in direct contact with IDF and had clearance from them to travel.
  • The World Central Kitchen workers were traveling along one of Israel’s preapproved aid delivery routes.
  • How is the Gaza conflict different from other wars in terms of aid worker attacks, and what could this mean for future humanitarian work there?
  • Six of the World Central Kitchen workers who were killed were foreigners, which is one reason why I think we are paying attention.


Elizabeth Stites does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

From Riyadh to Rafah: KSrelief Brings Hope to Gaza

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst huge logistical challenges, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) continues its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst huge logistical challenges, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) continues its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
  • Since the beginning of hostilities, KSrelief's operations in Gaza have included the delivery of food and essential supplies at the Rafah Crossing.
  • Much-needed aid has trickled across the border into Gaza to help those desperately in need of clean water, basic food items and medical supplies.
  • His Excellency, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief, said, "The complexity of delivering aid to Gaza is significant, but not impossible.

From Riyadh to Rafah: KSrelief Brings Hope to Gaza

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst huge logistical challenges, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) continues its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst huge logistical challenges, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) continues its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
  • Since the beginning of hostilities, KSrelief's operations in Gaza have included the delivery of food and essential supplies at the Rafah Crossing.
  • Much-needed aid has trickled across the border into Gaza to help those desperately in need of clean water, basic food items and medical supplies.
  • His Excellency, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief, said, "The complexity of delivering aid to Gaza is significant, but not impossible.

Carvana Demonstrates Operational Efficiency, Process Scalability, and Capacity for Growth During Investor Tour

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The event provided a real-time look at the company's operational efficiency gains, proprietary technologies, and capacity for future growth.

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  • The event provided a real-time look at the company's operational efficiency gains, proprietary technologies, and capacity for future growth.
  • The event also underlined Carvana’s ability to scale efficiently once the company returns to growth.
  • The powerful infrastructure built to support auto e-commerce was on display at the Haines City IRC.
  • Carvana currently operates 17 IRCs across the country with an additional 56 ADESA locations that support Carvana’s vehicle reconditioning, infrastructure, and logistics capable of providing coverage to 81.1% of the U.S. population.

Rhino Rescue to Unveil Innovative Emergency Products at 88th CMEF

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The Expo is expected to draw nearly 4,000 brands from over 20 countries, showcasing tens of thousands of products into the limelight.

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  • The Expo is expected to draw nearly 4,000 brands from over 20 countries, showcasing tens of thousands of products into the limelight.
  • Rhino Rescue's ADV-PRO pneumothorax needle stands out as a flagship product in the company's portfolio.
  • "This exhibition is a tremendous opportunity for us," said Jenny Lee, CEO of Rhino Rescue.
  • Their innovative products have saved countless lives annually and continue to contribute to emergency medical rescue.

Rhino Rescue to Unveil Innovative Emergency Products at 88th CMEF

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The Expo is expected to draw nearly 4,000 brands from over 20 countries, showcasing tens of thousands of products into the limelight.

Key Points: 
  • The Expo is expected to draw nearly 4,000 brands from over 20 countries, showcasing tens of thousands of products into the limelight.
  • Rhino Rescue's ADV-PRO pneumothorax needle stands out as a flagship product in the company's portfolio.
  • "This exhibition is a tremendous opportunity for us," said Jenny Lee, CEO of Rhino Rescue.
  • Their innovative products have saved countless lives annually and continue to contribute to emergency medical rescue.

Gaza conflict: how children’s lives are affected on every level

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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It’s been 18 years since the then Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, moved all Israel’s settlers and military personnel out of the Gaza Strip.

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  • It’s been 18 years since the then Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, moved all Israel’s settlers and military personnel out of the Gaza Strip.
  • The country’s official narrative then became that they were no longer an occupying force.
  • But two years later, following the election of Hamas, the Israeli government imposed a blockade on the entire Gaza Strip.
  • So today’s 18-year-olds have suffered in a state of privation for pretty much their whole lives.

The toll of war

    • Within the densely populated Gaza Strip, the health needs of children have grown exponentially due to the conditions of the Israeli blockade.
    • In the aftermath of each war, Israel has tightened access to Gaza via the main commercial crossing for construction materials, generators and water.
    • A report conducted by the UN Environment Programme following the 2008-9 war highlighted the serious health issues due to the debris that would particularly affect children.

Crumbling infrastructure

    • Blockade has also made it impossible to develop vitally needed infrastructure.
    • The provision of clean water and adequate sewage and waste disposal requires massive investment to meet the needs of the population.
    • Meanwhile, the electricity shortages and shortage of sanitation structures mean that the sea in Gaza is highly contaminated by sewage and poorly treated wastewater.
    • With very few safe public play spaces for children, the beach is one place that many have turned to for relief.