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Afreximbank’s A-/Stable rating confirmed by Japan’s Credit Rating Agency
Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has affirmed African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) A- issuer!-->…
Petrobras to Return to Nigeria: A New Era for Africa-Brazil Energy Cooperation
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) welcomes the announcement of Petrobras’s imminent return to!-->…
Kaspersky highlights changes in cyberthreats landscape across Africa ahead of GITEX Nigeria 2025
According to data from Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za), a global cybersecurity company, Sub-Saharan Africa saw 42.4 million!-->…
Ensuring African viewers get the content they need (By Tracy-Ann van Rooyen)
By Tracy-Ann van Rooyen, Executive Head of Content, Showmax.
Content users today are living in a multi-platform world,!-->…
Woodside Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Bronze Partner on the Heels of Sangomar…
Global energy company Woodside Energy will participate as a Bronze Partner at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in!-->…
Egypt: President El-Sisi Bids Farewell to United Arab Emirates (UAE) President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin…
This morning at El Alamein International Airport, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi saw off President of the United Arab Emirates!-->…
Committee Chairperson on Communications Calls for Urgent Action on South African Broadcasting…
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Khusela Sangoni Diko, has written to!-->…
Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, Former National Basketball Association (NBA) Players Kerry Kittles…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced!-->…
Strengthening Fisheries and Aquaculture Governance through Policy Alignment in Chad
Aligning fisheries and aquaculture strategies with agricultural investment plans and the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy!-->…
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development to Speak at African Mining Week (AMW 2025)
Oladele Henry Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and the Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group has!-->…
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Celebrates Milestone: 2.5 Million Lives in Care, 1.3 Million in…
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) (www.AIDSHealth.org) proudly announces a transformative milestone: delivering life-saving!-->…
Eritrea: Training to Pre-School Teachers
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with partners, is providing training to 1,106 pre-school teachers, 95% of whom are!-->…
Eritrea: Commendable Water and Soil Conservation Activity
Mr. Mihreteab Bahlibi, representative of the Forestry and Wildlife Authority, reported that commendable water and soil!-->…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit to Senegal
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Edward Gemayel, visited Senegal from August 19-26, 2025, to!-->…
Ethiopia – From Pledges to Progress: Climate Week in Addis starts 1 Sept to Boost…
From 1-6 September 2025, Climate Week in Addis Ababa will bring together negotiators with implementers in government and the!-->…
After 500 days under siege, children in Sudan’s Al Fasher face starvation, mass displacement, and…
After 500 days under siege, the city of Al Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with!-->…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray holds talks with…
On Monday, 25th August, 2025, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received the!-->…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launches Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 in Freetown to…
Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 was launched in Freetown, Sierra Leone, by the ECOWAS Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC)!-->…
Counsellor Wang Li Pays a Courtesy Call on Mr. Nason Banda, Director General of Drug Enforcement…
On August 26, Ms. Wang Li, Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Nason Banda, Director!-->…
Ambassador Han Jing Attends the 8th Council Inaugural Ceremony of the Association of Chinese…
On 25 August, Ambassador Han Jing attended the 8th Council Inaugural Ceremony of the Association of Chinese Corporation in!-->…
Mauritania: Years of Migration Control Abuses
Mauritanian security forces committed serious human rights violations between 2020 and early 2025 against migrants and asylum!-->…
Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9): Universities are the vital…
Universities are essential partners in Africa’s development, and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is committed to!-->…
South Africa: Public Safety and Justice Survey Points to Inherent Challenge of Trust in the Police
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has noted Statistics South Africa’s release of the!-->…
Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9): African Development Bank signs…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI)with the Shimizu Corporation, Kao Corporation!-->…
Buffer Zone Approaches Highlighted at Southern African Development Community (SADC) Meeting
The second day of the Regional Stakeholders' Meeting on the Establishment of a Buffer Zone against Peste des Petits Ruminants!-->…
Fashion and Art with Purpose: Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) harnesses creativity to…
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through!-->…
Thailand: Director-General of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs Department visits…
On 31 July - 1 August 2025, Ms. Sasirit Tangulrat, Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East and African!-->…
Chandler Good Government Index 2025: Africa’s Top Governments Revealed
The 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) has identified Mauritius as the leading government in Africa, followed by!-->…
Liberia: Dr. Kpoto Calls for Stronger Health System Resilience across Africa at the 75th Regional…
The Minister of Health of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto, has called on African nations to build stronger and!-->…
The European Union and International Rescue Committee (IRC) conclude groundbreaking project to…
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the European Union have successfully concluded an innovative disaster preparedness!-->…