“I’m delighted because my children are protected against polio” — Lucie Lusungu.

During chaos, sometimes you can only find relief away from home. Memories are left behind because being safe is now worth more than anything. The experience of migration is a determining factor in health and well-being. Lucie Lusungu and her family are part of the 82.4 million people around the world who, according to the UN Refugee Agency, are displaced from their country, which makes them vulnerable to health, social and mental problems.

Located in the province of Lunda Norte in Angola, about 100 kilometres from the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Lóvua Refugee Settlement represents a haven for Lucie Lusungu and thousands of families, offering shelter and basic essential services such as access to primary health care through the Settlement Clinic, which serves the community in the areas of nutrition, paediatrics, reproductive health, prevention of HIV, Malaria and Tuberculosis.

After Angola reported poliovirus imported from neighbouring countries, the fight against polio gained momentum in the Lóvua refugee settlement. With more than 1,700 vulnerable children living in the settlement, the polio vaccination campaign, implemented by the Angolan Ministry of Health with technical and financial support from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and other partners, brings peace of mind to Lucie and the other families. They can now have confidence in a healthy future for their children, knowing they will not be crippled by poliovirus.

“This vaccination campaign is welcome here in the camp, as the settlement’s clinic is close to the borders, where there is entry and exit.” — Maria da Graça, Director of the Lóvua Settlement Clinic, IEIA/ACNUR.

Families had the opportunity to receive their vaccinations at the settlement’s clinic, and vaccination teams went door-to-door to ensure that no child was left behind. The health technicians, mobilisers, registrars, vaccinators, and all the living forces involved contributed to the success of this initiative, demonstrating the Angolan Ministry of Health’s commitment to promoting child health and strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities.

“I feel grateful to be able to contribute to protecting children. Since we started the awareness-raising and mobilisation campaign, the residents have had open arms, and some have even followed us to ensure that all children are vaccinated.” — Francisco Cavula, campaign mobiliser at the refugee settlement.

As a result of the commendable work of the Ministry of Health and partners in strengthening immunisation, Angola has remained free of wild poliovirus since July 2011 and officially declared the interruption of polio transmission in November 2015. Unfortunately, this year, Angola reported other variants of poliovirus from environmental samples and susceptible children. As a response, a national polio vaccination campaign was carried out from May 17 to 19, 2024, to reach more than 5.5 million children under five. This initiative seeks to protect children against the threat of polio, a debilitating disease that can cause permanent paralysis.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) – Angola.

President William Ruto has launched a plan that will tackle the economic growth challenges related to urban land use and transport planning in the Nairobi metropolitan.

Referred to as the Kenya Urban Mobility and Growth Threshold Programme, the initiative aims to benefit more than 4.3 million people.

“This programme is about delivering results and unlocking greater opportunities for Kenyans,” said President Ruto.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright was present in the event that took place on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

“This is an exciting milestone in the growing partnership between Kenya and the United States,” explained President Ruto.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of President of the Republic of Kenya.

President William Ruto has said the State Visit to the United States of America has reinforced the enduring friendship, solidarity and mutual endeavours that have united the two nations.

He said the partnership between Kenya and the US has yielded significant achievements over the past 60 years.

He said these accomplishments have kept both nations strong, effective, and dynamic in their collective pursuit of freedom, equality and prosperity.

“We are proud of our robust ties and the shared values which form a strong bond of friendship,” he said.

He made the remarks during a State Dinner hosted in his honour by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House, Washington, D.C. on Thursday evening.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of President of the Republic of Kenya.

The highly anticipated inaugural RegTech Horizon Awards Ceremony (www.RegTechAfrica.com) and the formal launch of the HORIZON-100 publication will take place on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel. This landmark event celebrates the groundbreaking achievements in regulatory technology (RegTech) across the African continent, spotlighting the top companies that are driving innovation, compliance, and efficiency in financial and regulatory sectors.

The HORIZON-100 publication, an authoritative guide and hall of fame for RegTech in Africa, features an exclusive list of companies that have demonstrated excellence in leveraging technology to streamline regulatory processes, enhance transparency, and combat financial crimes. This publication is a must-read for top decision-makers and stakeholders in the industry.

This dedicated resource is aimed at illustrating the factual value that regtech solutions can deliver to businesses and designed to help financial institutions, regulators and governments in need of solutions to local pain-points, to easily identify Africa focused regtech companies with proven solutions transforming the financial services landscape.

The repository further seeks to provide an invaluable source of information for investors, a buyer’s guide for financial institutions and the definite reference for regulators interested in collaborating with credible regtech companies.

The RegTech Horizon Awards Ceremony will honor representatives from the distinguished organizations that have been inducted into the RegTech HORIZON, an elite hall of fame that top regulators and decision-makers across Africa must know. The awards highlight the exceptional contributions these companies have made to advance regulatory technology, enhancing compliance, transparency, and efficiency within the financial and regulatory sectors.

The event will commence with a red-carpet reception, followed by the formal launch of the HORIZON-100 publication. The event promises to be a confluence of thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry giants. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, share insights, and celebrate the significant contributions of these trailblazing companies.

After an extensive and highly competitive shortlisting process, the following companies have emerged as the first batch of the HORIZON-100 list:

Global Voice Group, SUNOIDA SOLUTIONS, AML Analytics Ltd, Regcompass Consults, Fineksus, Codera Analytics, Sumsub, Accura Scan, Financial Transparency Solutions GmbH, AP Solutions IO, AI and Partners B.V., Hotfoot Technology Solution,

AML Partners, DNV, Synaptique MAGHREB SAS, Oomero Ltd, Vanrise, Compliant Risk Technology LLC, Fynhaus, ComplyAdvantage, Fenergo, Elucidate, Youverify, GHSC, DocFox, Loop AI Group, Fintellix, Africa RegOS

These companies represent the pinnacle of innovation, having developed cutting-edge solutions that address the complex regulatory challenges faced by financial institutions and regulatory bodies in Africa and beyond.

“We are thrilled to launch the HORIZON-100 publication and honor these outstanding companies at the inaugural RegTech Horizon Awards. Their contributions are transforming the regulatory landscape, fostering a more transparent, efficient, and secure financial ecosystem,” said Graham Olusanmi Lawal Chairperson of the RegTech Horizon Awards Committee.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of RegTech Africa.

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About RegTech Horizon Awards:
The RegTech Horizon Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the regulatory technology sector across Africa. The awards aim to recognize companies that are at the forefront of technological advancements, enhancing compliance and regulatory processes. The HORIZON-100 publication serves as a definitive guide to the top RegTech companies making a significant impact in the industry.