Equatorial Guinea: National Games to be held in August
After two years of the initiative, COGE officials have noted the importance of this event, and have convened a meeting with all the presidents...
Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO) Partner to Enhance Primary Care Networks in Isiolo
The Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) is spearheading a series of workshops in Isiolo County to introduce Primary...
This Africa Day: A Beacon of Hope – Dr. Fabruce’s dedication to Madagascar
Dr. Fabruce Ramaherimamonjy epitomizes the African Union’s theme of this year’s Africa Day: Educate an African fit for the 21st Century. He remains steadfast...
Bawumia’s Digital Innovation Drive Key To Economic Growth And Job Creation – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is certain that Ghana’s comprehensive grasp of digital innovation within her public sector space will...
Philippines’ Morion Mask Showcased at Masks of the World Exhibit in Kenya
On the occasion of the Philippine National Heritage Month and the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (21 May), the Philippine...
On-the-record update on situation in Gaza, Palestine
Media update from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on the latest situation in Gaza, Thursday 23 May 2024.An update from Suze van Meegen, NRC’s...
2024 Basketball Africa League Season: By the Numbers
Top Eight Teams to Compete at BAL Playoffs (www.BAL.NBA.com) and Finals in Kigali, Rwanda from May 24 - June 1; Bank of Kigali Joins BAL’s Roster...
“All for Health, Health for All” sets the stage for the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly
As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the most severe pandemic in a century, the Seventy-seventh session of the World Health Assembly will...
Joint ECOWAS, COMESA and EAC Workshop to Validate New Functionalities for the Update of the “50 Million African Women Speak Platform (50MAWSP)”
The three-day workshop, held from 15 to 17 May 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, was organised by the ECOWAS Centre for Gender and Development...
Banky W beats cancer for a fourth time [Video]
Nigerian singer, Banky W has triumphed over cancer for the fourth time, following a recurrence of a rare strain of skin cancer tumors that...
TotalEnergies to Strengthen Exploration & Production (E&P) Activities in Congo with $600M Investment
Oil and gas supermajor TotalEnergies has announced that it will invest $600 million to strengthen exploration and production activities in the Republic of Congo...
Egypt: Palestinian Children Who Fled Gaza’s War Haunted by Nightmares and Anxiety
Palestinian children who fled to Egypt from the war in Gaza are haunted by the horrors they experienced and are struggling with nightmares, anger,...
Liberia Extols Cameroon on 52nd National Day
The Government of Liberia has extolled the Republic of Cameroon on the 52nd National Unity Day and assured Cameroon of its commitment to enhancing the...
Canon Central and North Africa Launches ‘Women Who Empower’ Campaign in Nigeria with WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers)
This initiative strives to empower women in the print and imaging sectors, steadfast in its commitment to Canon’s corporate philosophy 'Kyosei' (www.Canon-CNA.com) and fostering gender...
Orange Ventures and Digital Africa commit to jointly invest in startups from the “Orange Digital Centers” network in Africa and the Middle East
A partnership agreement was signed at Vivatech by Fayçal Adlouni, Managing Partner of Orange Ventures, and Grégoire de Padirac, CEO of Digital Africa to...
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Malawi First Lady announce Malawian Winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education...
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with H.E. MONICA CHAKWERA, The First Lady of Malawi and Ambassador of...
New Coca-Cola (R) Creations Wozzaah Unleashes the Taste of Africa’s Spirit and Creativity through Culture-Packed Experiences
Ahead of celebrating Africa Day, Coca-Cola (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) is dropping its newest Coca-Cola® Creation, Coca-Cola® Wozzaah, a symphony of flavors inspired by the beating heart...
Braintree partners with Old Mutual Africa towards a new era of financial management and operational efficiency
There is no doubt that the goal of a company’s Chief Financial Officer is to have clean and accurate audits across the business –...
Leapmotor International Begins Operations to Expand Global Electric Vehicle Sales Starting September 2024 in Nine European Countries, Followed by Other Key Growth Regions
Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led company between Stellantis (https://www.Stellantis.com/en) and Leapmotor, is dedicated to redefining electric vehicles through cutting- edge technology and innovation and...
Africa Day: Building businesses that improve African lives (By Fhulu Badugela)
By Fhulu Badugela, MultiChoice Africa CEO (www.MultiChoice.com).As we mark Africa Day, people and organisations commit themselves to making a positive difference for the continent. Building a business model...
African Property Investment awards 2024 now open
The 8th annual African Property Investment Awards (API Awards) (www.APIEvents.com) are now open for entries. This prestigious platform recognises excellence in the African real estate industry....
Man climbs Mount Everest for his record 30th time, his second one this month
Renowned Sherpa mountain guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for a record 30th time Wednesday, completing his second climb this month to the top...
Ghana faces oil depletion in 15 years if production decline persists
The Co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative has revealed that Ghana’s oil fields are peaking, leading to a decline in crude oil...
Chad’s Prime Minister resigns following presidential election results
Chad's Prime Minister and opposition leader Succes Masra has tendered his resignation following the confirmation of interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby as the winner...
Kenyan President Ruto makes historic US state visit: First African leader in 15 Years
Kenyan President William Ruto will become the first African leader in more than 15 years to make an official state visit to the US.
This...
New law bans money rituals, smoking scenes in Nollywood films
Nigeria's National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has announced the Federal Government's approval of a new regulation prohibiting the depiction of money rituals...
Nigerian students ordered to leave UK over financial issues
Nigerian students have been thrown off university courses and ordered to leave the UK after a currency crisis left them struggling to pay tuition...
Freemasons to celebrate Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s 25th anniversary milestones in Kumasi
Freemasons from across Ghana and beyond will gather in Kumasi this weekend to honour Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on two significant milestones: his 25th...
Kenya Launches National Health Accounts Estimates Report for 2019/20 to 2021/22
The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry K. Kimtai, today officially launched the National Health Accounts Estimates Report for the fiscal years 2019/20 to 2021/22. The event...
African Development Bank at the 10th World Water Forum: showcasing commitment to facilitating access to water and sanitation resources in Africa
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) will highlight the importance of preparation, financing and coordination for water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives across Africa at...
“I suffered a lot”: How United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) helps women in Guinea heal from obstetric fistula
“It happened at the hospital. I realized I was leaking urine,” fistula survivor Kadiatou Bah told UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health...
Kenya is Open for Business, Ruto tells Investors as He heads to The United States Capital
President William Ruto has wound up his first leg of the State Visit to the United States of America where he urged private and public...
World Health Organzation (WHO) Representative in Zimbabwe presents credentials
Dr. Desta Tiruneh, the newly appointed World Health Organization Representative for Zimbabwe, officially presented his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International...
Liberia, Angola Forge Stronger Ties in Oil and Gas Sector
Liberia’s Foreign Minister H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, representing His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, met with His Excellency...
World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia hosts Regional workshop on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment in Addis Ababa
The WHO Africa Regional Office (WHO AFRO) in collaboration with WHO Headquarters and WHO Ethiopia, hosted the first regional workshop on preventing and responding...
Energy Capital & Power (ECP) Denounces African Energies Summit for Co-Opting Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Dates
Energy Capital&Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) officially denounces the disruptive and unprofessional behavior of the African Energies Summit organizers in selecting overlapping dates with the Invest in African...
Mainstream mental health in all Mass Drug Administrations (MDAs)
Parliamentary Commissioner and Nyendo – Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has called on government to plan for mental health services in all...
Ethiopia: African Development Fund approves nearly $43 million to boost access to finance and non-financial services for Ethiopian Youth and Women-led micro, small and...
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund – the African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) concessional financing window – approved a grant of...
World Rugby Selects Princess Alban Ugonwaezeh-Agugo for Capgemini University’s International Sports Management Program
World Rugby has proudly announced the selection of Nigerian Princess Alban Ugonwaezeh-Agugo for the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme for 2024 and 2025....
TotalEnergies Greenlights Major Offshore Project to Boost Angola’s Oil Production
A new milestone has been reached in Angola as energy major TotalEnergies and its partners on Block 20/11 announced a final investment decision (FID)...