Ecobank Group signs United Nations (UN) Women’s Empowerment Principles
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African banking group, has become an official signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles by UN Women and the UN Global Compact...
Dalberg awarded 5-year contract to strengthen United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) work with the private sector
Dalberg Advisors (https://Dalberg.com/) has announced the award of the Private Sector Engagement Strategic Collaboration and Leading- Edge Engagement (“PSE SCALE”) program, a framework agreement...
Senegal election: Voters choose new president after political crisis
People in Senegal are voting for a new president in a delayed election after weeks of political unrest.Long queues of voters have been witnessed...
Eritrea: World Tuberculosis Day Observed
World Tuberculosis Day was observed today, 24 March, on a national level, with a ceremony organized at Orotta Referral Hospital Hall under the theme...
United Kingdom continues global fight to end Tuberculosis (TB) around the world
UK support will fund innovative projects to combat Tuberculosis (TB); TB kills more people per year than any other infectious disease; The UK has...
If oil disappeared tomorrow (By HE Haitham Al Ghais)
By HE Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General.If oil disappeared tomorrow, there would be no more jet fuel, gasoline or diesel. Internal combustion engine...
Newlyweds discover marriage papers are invalid
Thousands of newlyweds in Zimbabwe have been surprised to learn that their marriage certificates are not valid.It has emerged that, because of a clerical...
South Africa’s deadly love affair with guns
For the last six years, Penson Mlotshwa has been carrying a gun with him wherever he goes in the South African city of Johannesburg....
Rate of Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, treatment in Africa increasing
About 70% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African region are now being diagnosed and treated, marking the highest case-detection rate in the region...
Intensifying new initiatives for Tuberculosis (TB) case-finding in Nigeria
Around a year ago, Mallam Mainasara Mohammad, a resident of Makera, a locality in Kebbi State, Nigeria, became increasingly worried about his son, nine-year-old...
Equatorial Guinea – a Major Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Hotspot in West Africa – Signs on for Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024
Antonio Oburu Ondo, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea, will speak at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris,...
Equatorial Guinea Remains a Strong Partner of ExxonMobil and American Companies
Following an article published by the Financial Times (FT) regarding ExxonMobil’s exit from Block B, Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and...
Ugandan President promotes his son to military Chief
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, 79, has promoted his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to head the military.The 48-year-old's promotion comes amid a major cabinet reshuffle...
Democratic Republic of Congo’s hunger crisis deepens as families once again flee fighting
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s conflict-driven hunger crisis is worsening as violence in the eastern provinces surges, forcing families to flee again. While...
Lesotho Endorses Emergency, Preparedness, Response Flagship Initiative Roadmap to Ensure Health Security
The Government of Lesotho has endorsed and launched the Emergency, Preparedness, and Response Flagship Initiative Roadmap. This was done with the support from the...
Canon adds new Cinema RAW Light recording formats to Electro-Optical System (EOS) C500 Mark II via firmware update
Canon Europe (Canon-CNA.com) announces the release of a new free-of-charge firmware update for the EOS C500 Mark II, further enhancing the camera’s professional functionality.The...
Non-communicable diseases rising in West Africa – Research
Research conducted by West African health institutions has revealed a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancers within the...
All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi
In continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries, the President/Executive Producer,...
Afreximbank’s MANSA Digital Initiative Achieves Four ISO Standards Certifications for its Integrated Management System (IMS)
The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank's) (www.Afreximbank.com) MANSA Digital Initiative, a Pan-African due diligence platform, has been awarded four ISO standards for the effective implementation...
Large players pull out all the stops to keep Africa connected
With only three of the ten undersea cables that connect South Africa to the world still in operation, it is quite remarkable that the...
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu bans foreign trips by government officials
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu will introduce a three-month ban on ministers and other government officials from going on publicly funded foreign trips.Mr Tinubu's chief...
Mohbad’s autopsy results to be ready in four weeks, officials say
The Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Richard Somiari, on Wednesday said that the result of an autopsy conducted on deceased singer...
Morocco: Maison Malake – the social cooperative revolutionizing cashew nuts
As night falls over Marrakech’s medina, wrought-iron lanterns illuminate the narrow streets of the souk. The air is filled with scents of saffron and...
Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for election chaos
Senegal's president has told the BBC he does not regret delaying this year's elections, a move that sparked deadly protests.Macky Sall said he did...
Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Confirms Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) as Bronze Sponsor
The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) of Morocco will participate as a Bronze Sponsor at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE)...
Paul Sinclair Joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) Advisory Board
The African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) is proud to announce that Paul Sinclair, former Vice President of Energy for the Africa region at Hyve Group,...
African Energy Chamber (AEC): Senegalese President Macky Sall has Set a Bold Energy
Senegalese President Macky Sall’s 12-year tenure is set to come to an end on April 2 this year. As he leaves his term in...
Angola Invites United States (US) Operators to Invest in Available Blocks at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Networking Event
Angola will launch its next oil and gas licensing round in 2025 and is inviting US-based exploration and production companies to invest in upcoming...
Ecobank Group Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Top-level Appointments
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African financial services group, announces the appointment of key senior executives to strengthen the Group’s leadership team and to drive delivery...
South Africa Unveils Infrastructure Plans at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024
South Africa’s latest infrastructure developments and investment opportunities were unpacked by a high-level panel of government stakeholders at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South...
Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024: Enticing Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs)
As South Africa invites investment in large-scale infrastructure projects, blended financing and public-private partnerships (PPP) have emerged as viable solutions to mobilize private participation...
YallaVamos! Morocco, Portugal and Spain Reveal Plans and Visual Identity for FIFA World Cup 2030TM Bid
The bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain today released their advanced plans for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030.At a media event held at...
Photos from athletics competition at 13th African Games
The 13th African Games once again showcased an impressive demonstration of talent from athletes representing their respective countries.Prior to the ongoing sporting events held...
Details of Transnet Draft Network Statement Shared at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024
South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet recently published its network statement, which details the functions of the infrastructure manager and the contractual...
South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Prioritize Gas, Renewable Energy to Drive Efficiency
South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are turning to natural gas and renewable energy to secure energy supply while improving operational efficiency. During a...
Today’s Youth to Add their Voices at the Second Annual Freedom of Mobility Forum
Students from three leading universities from three continents will guide debate topics by presenting research on three focus areas: technology, social justice and equity,...
African states must respect constitutional rule – Akufo-Addo
The African Union (AU) member states should strive to uphold their respective national constitutions, President Akufo-Addo has advised.The leaders, he said, were also expected...
Championing change: The importance of diversity in shaping Africa’s future (By Laila Bastati)
By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer at APO Group (www.APO-opa.com).As we observe International Women's Month with the theme of 'Inspire Inclusion,' it is essential to...
Trina Solar, SOLA and Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) Signed Partnership to Launch 195MW Springbok Utility Project Using Vertex N Modules
Trina Solar (https://www.TrinaSolar.com/), a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, proudly announces the commencement of the groundbreaking Springbok project in collaboration...
On Visit to Dhobley, African Union (AU) Special Representative Emphasizes Collaboration for Peace in Somalia
The African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, on Monday visited Dhobley, in Jubaland State, to reinforce ongoing peace support operations and uplift...