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South Africa Approves Renewable Energy Masterplan, Targeting Enhanced Energy Security
The South African Cabinet has approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) for implementation, targeting energy…
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Holds Talks in Washington with United States (U.S.) National Security…
Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, held talks on Tuesday in…
Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Tetteh marks the halfway point of this year’s…
To mark the halfway point of this year’s Ra’idat programme, and the participant’s completion of the UK Government’s Campaigning…
Hunger hotspots in South Sudan at tipping point as food insecurity nears record levels
Vulnerable families in the northeast of South Sudan are at a critical tipping point as conflict escalates and hunger nears record…
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having…
Message of Condolence on the Passing of His Excellency (H.E.) Amara Essy of the Republic of Côte…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the passing of H.E.…
South Sudan: Children with cholera die on three-hour walk for treatment after aid cuts shut local…
At least five children with cholera in South Sudan have died on an arduous journey to seek medical treatment, after aid cuts…
Germany Sets Sights on Africa’s Energy Future with Major Investment Pledge
Germany is eyeing expanded investments in Africa's energy sector, having pledged €4 billion for green energy projects by 2030 and…
Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda’s threadbare resources
Uganda, Africa’s largest refugee host, is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of Congolese refugees crossing its western…
Critical Minerals Africa Group To Visit Kenya for High-Level Discussions on Energy Transition,…
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (www.CMAGAfrica.com/) is pleased to announce that its CEO, Veronica Bolton Smith, will be…
United States (U.S.) Legislation Seeks to Overhaul Bank of Central African States (BEAC)-Led Forex…
On March 25, the proposed “Central African Exploitation and Manipulation of American Companies Act” (apo-opa.co/4i1CeP3) was…
First AI Hackathon on Islamic Finance: Strengthening the Adoption of Standards in Islamic Finance…
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce the launch of its First AI…
Resilience – The Journey of a Determined Entrepreneur Alexander Odhiambo’s Path to Success in…
In entrepreneurship, resilience usually makes the difference between winning and losing. Alexander Odhiambo, who co-founded and…
Ghana: No Contract Approvals Without Commencement Authorisation – Finance Minister Declares
In a move to enforce fiscal discipline and eliminate financial recklessness in public administration, Minister for Finance, Dr.…
President Museveni Officiates at Makerere University Research and Innovations Week
In his address, President Museveni reminded Ugandans that the lagging progress in science and technology was one of the main…
World Liquid Gas Association Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025, Driving Africa’s…
Michael Kelly, Chief Advocacy Officer, World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025…
African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Condemns Attack on Soldiers
The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) strongly condemns Sunday’s attack on its soldiers by Al…
Vice President of Libyan Presidential Council Meet Qatar Ambassador
HE Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya Abdullah Al Lafi met today with HE Ambassador of the State of…
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile convenes the Water Task Team
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 08 April 2025, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, convened a meeting of…
Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) call for enhanced regulation of law profession
Lawmakers have raised concerns over the quality of lawyer, saying the increasing number of graduates in the profession are having …
South Africa: United Arab Emirates Participates in Second G20 Sherpa Meeting
His Excellency Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State and UAE G20 Sherpa, and His Excellency Mahash Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South…
Ireland supports the World Health Organization’s Ebola response efforts in Uganda
Ireland’s Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has announced €1 million contribution to support…
Justice Naatasha Burian Sworn in as Judge of the Supreme Court of Seychelles
In a formal ceremony held today at State House, President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the swearing-in of Mrs. Natasha Burian as…
Anti-Corruption Commission Submits 2024 Annual Report to President Ramkalawan
The Anti-Corruption Commission officially presented its annual report for the year 2024 to President Wavel Ramkalawan during a…
Hotel development booms in Africa, boosted by Egypt and Marriott
This year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report, the definitive study of international hospitality development projects in Africa,…
African Development Bank Group President Appoints The United Kingdom Parliamentarian Andrew Mitchell…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has appointed the Right Honourable Andrew…
Egypt, France, and the European Union sign 9 financing and grant agreements worth €262.3 million to…
As part of the state visit by H.E. President Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, to Egypt, and the signing of the…
Nigeria’s Agro-Revolution: Construction of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) begins
Nigeria’s food and agriculture sector is set to enter a new era of industrialization, as the Nigerian government, the African…
How Ghana is creating digital opportunities for persons with disabilities
Unemployment rates for persons with disabilities persons with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa are among the highest in the…
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies of Africa jointly announce Winners…
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces…