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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General (DG) Visits Nigeria, Pledges Increased Cancer Care Support

The IAEA Director General was in Nigeria this week to help increase access to vital nuclear technologies for cancer care, in his first official...

Spiro Agrees to US$50 Million Debt Facility with Afreximbank to Accelerate Expansion

Spiro, the largest electric vehicle company in Africa, is pleased to announce it has signed heads of terms for US$50 million debt facility with...

Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Mireille Wenger on growth and development of South African economy

South Africa and the Western Cape in particular, is a destination of choice for many respected and market-leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) companies....

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) Strengthen Collaboration at Inter-coordination Meeting...

On May 17, 2024, AU-IBAR and the African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) held an inter-coordination meeting at the AU-IBAR. The primary...

Kenya: Principal Secretary Medical Services Engages in Dialogue with World Health Organization (WHO) Delegation on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Priorities

Today, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, held discussions with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) led by Dr. Abdourahman...

Ethiopia Renews Fight Against Malaria on World Malaria Day

Ethiopia's Ministry of Health (MOH) partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to observe World Malaria Day (WMD) in Jigjiga City. The theme for...

Afreximbank delivers strong first quarter 2024 results, surpassing prior year’s performance and in line with expectations

African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) (www.Afreximbank.com) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three months...

International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated to Support Trade Finance in Seven African Countries

To promote trade and foster economic growth in Africa, IFC today announced trade finance facilities with seven Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com) subsidiaries operating...

UN Women Deputy Executive Director Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda visits Kenya, calls for increased investment for women and girls

UN Women Deputy Executive Director (DED) Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda carried out a six-day mission in Kenya, where she saw UN Women’s work first-hand, and met...

Merck Foundation marking “World Hypertension Day” by providing 760 scholarships for future Cardiovascular, Diabetes, and Endocrinology experts in 52 countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical societies provided more than 760 scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate...

Smart Africa partners with GITEX Africa to host a Ministerial peer exchange, and the first Africa Digital Health Leadership Forum

Partnership involves events collocation; GITEX Africa (https://GITEXAfrica.com/) is regarded as the largest innovation and business tech startup event on the continent.Smart Africa has signed a...

CyberKnight Announces Regional Expansion with GITEX Africa Participation and Key Hire of Regional Sales Director

CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity advisory and value-added-distributor (VAD), headquartered in Dubai with local presence across the Middle East, proudly announces its expansion into Africa....

Gabon denies torturing deposed President’s family

Gabon's military-led government has denied allegations by deposed President Ali Bongo's lawyers that his wife Sylvia and eldest son Noureddin were tortured in custody.Mr...

Uganda’s open-door policy for refugees strained by arrivals from Sudan, DRC, and South Sudan

Uganda is welcoming increasing numbers of Sudanese arrivals – over 33,000 people, 19,000 of whom have arrived in Kampala since the start of 2024...

Leaders of African Multilateral and Private Sector Institutions pay a courtesy visit on President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazouani of The Islamic Republic of Mauritania...

Today, a group of African multilateral institutions including members of the Alliance for African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) paid a courtesy visit on His...

The First Lady of Nigeria H.E. Senator Oluremi Tinubu Leads African First Ladies in a Campaign to Stem Cancer Infection in Organisation of Islamic...

Promotion of Cancer Awareness took the center stage at the High-level Seminar on Promoting Cancer Awareness and Advocacy Programs in the OIC African Member...

Roadmap to operationalize Pharma Initiative into start-up Phase of the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism adopted

African Ministers of Health, Finance and Trade, experts and development partners have adopted an approach towards the transitioning of the AfCFTA-anchored Pharmaceutical Initiative (Pharma Initiative)...

MultiChoice Africa Holdings and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda conclude Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration

MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) (www.MultiChoice.com) and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda have announced a new cooperation agreement in the...

Mass wedding plans for Nigerian orphans spark outrage

A planned mass wedding of 100 orphans in Nigeria has been cancelled, following widespread public concerns about the welfare of those involved.The wedding, set...

Good Nature Agro named one of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies of 2024

Good Nature Agro (https://GoodNatureAgro.com/), the Zambian company helping smallholder farmers reach the middle class, has been recognized by the Financial Times in the annual...

Entire Canon Colorado Roll-to-Roll Printer Range Now Supported by SAi Flexi RIP Software

Canon’s (https://en.Canon-CNA.com) entire UVgel roll-to-roll printer range, comprising the Colorado 1600 series and the new Colorado M-series, is now compatible with SAi Flexi, the...

Scientists may have solved mystery behind Egypt’s pyramids

Scientists believe they may have solved the mystery of how 31 pyramids, including the world-famous Giza complex, were built in Egypt more than 4,000...

Judge orders man to sweep court for 3 weeks for stealing purse

A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered a man found guilty of stealing a woman’s purse to sweep the court grounds for three weeks.Inspector...

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) phases out activities in Benue

After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has taken the difficult...

Health financing experts discuss needed reforms to ensure high performance and resilient health Systems in Uganda

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), convened a 2-day roundtable discussion to reflect on priority strategies and reforms...

Ethiopian businesses to benefit from new 2,2 billion ETB (€36 million) economic recovery support from the European Union (EU), Germany and the Netherlands

The European Union (EU) and its partners launched a four-year programme to provide support to restore the local economy and build the resilience of...

GITEX AFRICA 2024 powers cross continental quest for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) future as region prepares for new digital era

Africa’s meteoric rise as an emergent international force in digital transformation coupled with the epic AI opportunity sweeping the globe is set to propel...

Cabinet Secretary Commends Partners for Family Planning Support at Kemsa Handover Ceremony

The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula, has commended the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Foreign, Commonwealth&Development Office (FCDO), and other partners...

Invest Africa Gathers Global Leaders for 10th Edition of The Africa Debate in London

Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a leading pan-African trade and investment platform, will convene the 10th annual Africa Debate on 6th June at the Guildhall, London,...

Worshippers locked in mosque and set on fire in Nigeria

At least 11 worshippers have been killed and dozens others injured after a man attacked a mosque in Nigeria's northern Kano state, police say.A...

African scientists urged to intensify research in smart agriculture

German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull is challenging African scientists to intensify research in smart agriculture and climate resilience of vulnerable groups in Africa.At...

Afreximbank Deepens Collaboration with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and the Islamic Corporation for Development of Private Sector to Advance Africa Economic Cooperation

On the sidelines of the recently concluded 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Annual Meetings and Golden Jubilee Celebrations, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or...

Extensive Application Options of Canon Colorado M-series with Unique UVgel Technology Create Significant Demand for the Roll-to-Roll Printer

Building on the core, proven capabilities of previous Colorado models, the key features of the Canon Colorado M-series – its modularity, white ink capability,...

Visa waivers propel South Africa’s tourism sector with 2.4m visitors

South Africa's tourism sector is experiencing a renaissance fuelled by the recent removal of visa requirements for travellers from select African countries.The latest data...

CORRECTION: Chevron Drives Low Carbon Oil Production, Joins Angola Oil and Gas (AOG) 2024 as Platinum Sponsor

Multinational energy company Chevron has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 conference (https://apo-opa.co/3UF9Rg5) – Angola’s premier oil and gas event, scheduled for 2-3 October in...

The race to raise blood money to halt an execution

A Kenyan mother, who has led a long and desperate campaign to save her son from execution in Saudi Arabia, was weak with relief...

Women in Africa face widespread discrimination in family laws

Discrimination against women and girls remains widespread in family laws across Africa, finds new research by Equality Now (www.EqualityNow.org). Analysis of twenty African countries...

Five men accused of South African rapper AKA’s murder denied bail

The five men suspected of murdering South African rapper AKA have been denied bail.The men appeared in the Durban magistrate's court on Wednesday. The...

Nigeria suspends cybersecurity levy after public uproar

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has suspended a planned levy on electronic banking transactions following widespread public criticism of the scheme, Information Minister Mohammed Idris...

Zimbabwe: African Development Bank’s $15 million Trade Finance Package for First Capital Bank to support Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local enterprises

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $15 million trade finance package for First Capital Bank (FCB)...