Guinea-Bissau capital in darkness after power cut
An unpaid electricity bill has plunged Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, into darkness. The Turkish utility company, Karpowership, pulled the…
Chakwera ‘deeply concerned’ over safety of Malawians in Israel
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed concern over the security of hundreds of Malawians in Israel amid escalating war between…
Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai set for run-off
With almost all votes counted in Liberia’s election, President George Weah and his main rival Joseph Boakai are still running…
Africa Cup of Nations: Which Premier League players could be going?
The Africa Cup of Nations gets under way in January with potentially more than 40 Premier League players missing several…
British tourist among three dead in Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park attack
A British tourist is among three people killed in a “cowardly terrorist attack” at a national park in south-west Uganda,…
Five children killed amid heavy rains in Zimbabwe
Five children, including four siblings, have died in Zimbabwe following heavy rains and floods that have damaged houses and key…
Renowned Nigerian Businessman Tunde Folawiyo to Speak at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2023
Tunde Folawiyo, a distinguished Nigerian businessman, has joined the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (www.GlobalBlackImpact.com) as a featured speaker. Taking…
Egypt issues Africa’s first Sustainable Panda Bond worth 3.5 billion RMB backed by African Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Egypt has successfully issued a 3-year Sustainability Panda Bond worth RMB 3.5 billion ($478.7 million). The North African nation is…
Largest all-women voyage to set sail for Antarctica
An expedition of 188 women from all over the world, is setting sail to Antarctica in November, on a collaborative…
The African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Award Winners Announced During Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony
The African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony celebrated the remarkable achievements and pioneering efforts of leading…
IDFC Annual Meeting taking place on the margins of the World Bank/IMF 2023 Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco
Election of Javier Diaz Fajardo and Serge Ekue as co-chairs of IDFC; for its 2023 Green Finance Mapping, IDFC reports…
African entertainment: A foundation for the continent’s success
The entertainment sector provides a unique opportunity to uplift Africa’s people in various different ways. It can improve lives professionally,…
Nigeria’s Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Leads Discussions on Regional Stability and Sustainable Development at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023
The 2023 edition of African Energy Week (AEW) –organized by the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy…
Invest in Namibia Energies: Namibia Energy Minister Opens Country-Focus Session at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023
Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo opened a Namibia country spotlight during the first day of African Energy…
The Gambia Inks Hydrogen Exploration Agreement during African Energy Week (AEW) 2023
The Gambia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, and H2 Gambia Limited – a subsidiary of HydroGenesis – have inked an…
#AEW2023 Explores the Scale and Commercial Viability of Africa’s Oil & Gas Hotspots
A number of exploration hotspots have emerged across the continent, with major finds made across both on- and offshore basins.…
National Basketball Association (NBA) App Launches All-New Personalization Features, Live Game Experience and Slate of Original Programming for 2023-24 Season
Team and Player Tabs Personalized with AI and New Social Media Style “Moments” Feed with Video Content Among Latest NBA…
Energy Invest: Namibia 2023 Launches at African Energy Week in Cape Town
Energy Invest: Namibia 2023 – the official investment report on the country’s oil, natural gas, power, mining and renewable energy…
Gazprom Advocates for Natural Gas as a Catalyst for African Development at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023
Representing both a low-carbon and widely accessible energy resource, natural gas has emerged as a critical driver of sustainable development…
Green Hydrogen: Shaping Africa’s Sustainable Energy Future in Partnership with Europe
As Africa and Europe jointly spearhead the global green hydrogen economy, energy dynamics are undergoing a significant transformation. The abundant…