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Africa Finance Corporation Appoints Banji Fehintola as Executive Director, Financial Services

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has appointed Banji Fehintola as its new Executive Director of Financial Services,...

Radisson Hotel Group debuts in the heart of Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis

Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its debut in Tunis with the opening of Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center (http://apo-opa.co/4cTxOrE). Nestled in...

MAKTEK AVRASYA, the region’s largest machine tools sector event, kicks off on 30 September

MAKTEK AVRASYA, dubbed “the fair of machine-making machines” is set to return for its eighth instalment at the Istanbul TÜYAP (www.TÜYAP.com.tr) Fair and Congress...

African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Unlock New Chapter in United States-Africa Energy Relations

As climate policies evolve and global competition intensifies, US investors are set to play a critical role in driving the sustainable development of Africa’s...

Angola Environmental Services Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Silver Sponsor

Angola plans to increase oil production to 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) until 2027, thereafter maintaining output at this level. To support production...

US troops pull out of Niger’s Air Base 101

The U.S. military withdrew its personnel from Niger's Air Base 101 near the airport in the capital Niamey on Sunday, ahead of its exit...

Napoleon’s pistols sell for €1.69m at auction

Two pistols owned by the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, with which he once intended to kill himself, have been sold at auction for €1.69m...

Food crisis: 82 million Nigerians may go hungry soon, UN warns

The United Nations has again predicted that 82 million Nigerians, about 64 per cent of the country’s population, may go hungry by 2030, calling...

Afreximbank and BSMART Technology Ltd expand the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme (AACTGS) to cover container deposits and customs bonds in East Africa

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed a facility agreement with BSMART Technology Ltd expanding the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme (AACTGS) to...

Cabo Verde: African Development Bank-supported Tech Park Impresses International Delegation with Rapid Growth and Economic Impact

A high-level donor delegation that included the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has expressed strong admiration for the Cabo Verde Tech Park during a recent...

The Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Concludes its 4th Board of Governors Meeting with Landmark Agreements to Enhance Arab African Trade and Cooperation

The Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program announces the successful conclusion of its 4th Board of Governors (BoG) Meetings, held alongside with the Tunisia...

Nigeria: Regulator must help protect human rights by ensuring no conflict of interest in assessing Shell’s proposed sale

Reacting to the hiring by the Nigerian oil regulator of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and S&P Global to help scrutinize the sale of...

Siemens and PE Energy Forge Partnership to Accelerate the Transformation of Industrial Automation and Innovation in Nigeria

Siemens Digital Industries (www.Siemens.com) and PE Energy partner to enhance industrial automation in Nigeria; Combining Siemens' technology with PE Energy's expertise to boost efficiency, productivity,...

Merck Foundation CEO announce Rwandan winner of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards...

African Development Bank Appoints Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho as Director of Statistics Department

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho, an economist and statistician, as Director of the Statistics Department, effective June 16, 2024.Dr...

Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic

Coastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday.Nine people - including a...

African Union of Broadcasting and Media for Peace Partner to Host Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Seminar for Journalists in the Sahel on July 9...

The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org), in partnership with Media for Peace, will host a training seminar for journalists on the use of...

TotalEnergies: Driving Economic Development Beyond Oil & Gas

Multinational energy company TotalEnergies acts as a key contributor to economic growth and tax revenues in the markets in which it operates, extending beyond...

International Law Firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle Joins Invest in African Energy Reception in London

Advancing efforts to direct energy investments to Africa, Susan D. Maples, Partner at New York-based firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt&Mosle, will moderate the upcoming Invest...

Embrace Reforms, Transformation In Transport Sector – Dr Bawumia To Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU)

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the leadership and members of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other transport operators to...

Pay rise freeze for Kenyan MPs after public anger

Proposed pay rises for members of Kenya's cabinet and parliament will not happen after President William Ruto ordered a review of the plans following...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Engages Stakeholders During the World Trade Organization Aid for Trade Review 2024 Event

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is pleased to announce the Corporation’s active...

The Evolution of Public Relations in Africa: A Five-Year Retrospective (By Rania El Rafie)

By Rania El Rafie, Vice President of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com/).Africa's public relations (PR) landscape has undergone a dynamic transformation...

Gazprom Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Silver Sponsor, Driving Africa’s Gas Momentum

Russian multinational energy corporation Gazprom is spearheading a crucial refinery upgrade project at the Mossel Bay gas-to-fuel facility in South Africa – which advanced...

African Development Bank Group Launches Project to Map Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations in Africa

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) launched a project on 26 June aimed at mapping 160 women entrepreneurs’ associations in 16 African countries.The mapping project,...

PGS Joins African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy as Silver Sponsor

Global marine geophysics company PGS will participate at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 as a Silver Sponsor. PGS’s participation at...

West Africa Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Confirmed as a Speaker at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024

Natural gas company West Africa LNG CEO Cem Hacioglu has been confirmed as a speaker at this year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2024 conference and...

Moyes & Co, Envoi Limited, FarmoutAngel to Host African Farmout Forum at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, Connecting Investors to African Blocks

Taking place at AEW: Invest in African Energy on November 4, the African Farmout Forum provides a platform for independent exploration and production companies,...

TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Local Content: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Africa

With activities in 43 African countries, French major TotalEnergies is a central player in the continent’s oil and gas industry. TotalEnergies’ approach to local...

TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Local Content: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Africa

With activities in 43 African countries, French major TotalEnergies is a central player in the continent’s oil and gas industry. TotalEnergies’ approach to local...

TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Local Content: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Africa

With activities in 43 African countries, French major TotalEnergies is a central player in the continent’s oil and gas industry. TotalEnergies’ approach to local...

Azentio expands its leadership team with 2 new appointments

Azentio Software (“Azentio“) (https://apo-opa.co/3XVs4JH)- a leading end-to-end software company specializing in the BFSI sector, today announced the appointment of Aarthi Ramesh as Chief Customer...

Kenya unrest: Political maneuvering shouldn’t blind us to reality of public expectation – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin is warning the Ghanaian political class to listen to the cry of the people to prevent unrest.Delivering a...

15th edition of Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida Dates : From October 1st to October 6th, 2024 Theme : “Horse farming in Morocco: innovation...

El Jadida is set to host a new edition of Salon du Cheval (www.SalonDuCheval.ma) from October 1st to October 6th, 2024. The city will...

Revolutionizing Information Technology (IT) in Central and West Africa: The Digital Bar Experience

The world of work, post- pandemic has seen massive transformation driven by trends in Information Technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These advancements have...

Erasmus names squad loaded with Rugby World Cup (RWC) experience for Ireland showdown

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’...

Hacked Healthcare: New KnowBe4 Report Shines a Spotlight on Cybersecurity Crisis in Sector

KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, released its International Healthcare Report. The report takes a...

Siemens and PANA Infrastructure Join Forces in Groundbreaking Initiative to Modernize Nigeria’s Power Sector

Siemens (www.Siemens.com​) and PANA Infrastructure announce a strategic collaboration to tackle Nigeria’s Electrical Infrastructure sector; The initiative aims to enhance power stability and create...

Afreximbank announces Board changes and increase in authorized capital

African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Bank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce the following Board changes which took place at the Bank’s 31st Annual...

2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) Academy Games to Return to Atlanta from July 10-14

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that the 2024 NBA Academy Games, a basketball showcase for top high-school-age prospects from around the world,...