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Democratic Republic of Congo: Statement following the passing of our colleague
It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news of the passing of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in the Democratic…
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Promotes Multi-Energy Approach the 15th IEA-IEF-OPEC Symposium in…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – as the voice of the African energy sector - has long-advocated for…
Afreximbank to Set up $1 Billion Oil Service Financing Facility in Guyana
In a significant announcement at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo being held from, February 18 - 21, Prof.…
Service Providers to Promote Innovative Oilfield Solutions at Congo Energy & Investment Forum…
Service and technology providers are playing a growing role in Africa’s oil and gas industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions…
South Sudan: Heatwave forces schools to shut for second year running
Dangerously high temperatures have forced schools across South Sudan to close for the second year in a row, putting learning out…
Tanzanian sunflowers blossom into new products
Across Africa, countries often export raw materials that other countries turn into more valuable products.
In Tanzania, farmers…
European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine,…
EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 24 February. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland…
Unaccompanied and separated children amongst up to 35,000 refugees who have crossed into Burundi in…
Save the Children protection staff are reporting an influx of unaccompanied and separated children arriving in Burundi, amongst…
Côte d’Ivoire – One year on: Evicted Gesco Rivière farmers must be compensated for devastating…
The Ivorian authorities must urgently compensate the 133 farmers, their employees and families whose livelihoods were destroyed…
Power of Service: African Union deploys new cohort of Youth Volunteers
The African Union has deployed and onboarded the 12th cohort of Youth Volunteers. The 45 Young Professionals from 23 countries…
Scotland London Africa Week Celebrates Success as Dates Announced for 2025 Programme
Following the resounding success of Scotland London Africa Week 2024, the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA)…
G20: Food security is vital for peace, stability and human dignity, Food and Agriculture…
Food security is about peace, stability, and human dignity, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the…
African Development Bank Partners with Interpol to Combat Financial Crime and Strengthen…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and…
The European Union (EU) Election Follow-up Mission calls on Kenyan authorities to expedite electoral…
The European Union deployed an Election Follow-up Mission (EU EFM) to the Republic of Kenya from 2 February to 1 March 2025, to…
United Kingdom (UK) Chair statement: Ministerial Roundtable on Sudan
On 13 February, the UK Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds MP, convened Ministers and other representatives virtually from…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Participates in United Nations (UN) Meeting to Launch Humanitarian Plans…
Shahad Matar, Deputy Permanent Representative and Acting Charge d'Affaires at the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to…
African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Fuel Regional Investment as Southern Africa Advances Oil & Gas…
From significant oil deposits in Namibia’s Orange Basin to untapped potential in South Africa to gas frontiers onshore Zimbabwe…
Saudi Arabia Expands Energy Ties with Africa: A Look at Key Investments, Partnerships
Earlier this week, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy…
Uganda: Local companies get tax waivers following Parliamentary approval
Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This…
Science, Technology and Innovation on presentation of South Africa’s National Astro-Tourism Strategy…
On Tuesday, 18 February, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, supported by Ms. Nomalungelo…
Uganda: Minister clarifies new curriculum grading
Products of the new lower secondary school curriculum are confident, can communicate better and can apply the acquired knowledge,…
Ghana: Finance Minister to present first budget on March 11
Minister for Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson will present his first budget to parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2024.
The budget…
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) delivers life-saving nutrition supplies to remote…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has for the first time in three months, delivered life-saving nutrition supplies for…
Eritrea: Measles and Rubella Vaccination in Central Region
The Ministry of Health in the Central Region has reported that measles and rubella vaccination coverage in the region has exceeded…
Eritrea: Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals
Eritrean nationals in the Republic of South Africa, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Germany, and the Netherlands have carried out…
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) alarmed at soaring hunger as more flee displacement camps…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partially resumed food assistance in parts of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic…
Mali: Armed Islamist Attack on Convoy Kills 34 Civilians
An apparent Islamist armed group attacked a civilian convoy escorted by Malian armed forces and allied militias in northeastern…
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) celebrates 25 years of International Mother…
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the League of Arab States, UNESCO, the…
Africa Press Organization (APO) Group Named Africa’s Leading PR Agency in 2025 Brands Review…
APO Group (http://www.APO-opa.com), the leading, multi-award-winning pan-African communication and media relations consultancy, is…
International Sports Press Association (AIPS) meets International Olympic Committee (IOC)…
Johan Eliasch, president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) since 2021, was elected as an IOC Member in 2024,…