Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with Tunisian President
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Tunisian President Kais Saied, who congratulated the President on his…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Makes Play for African Renewables
Home to 39% of global renewable energy potential, Africa’s green energy sector offers lucrative opportunities for foreign companies and developers…
Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives the 2024 Presidential Candidates
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received at Al-Ittihadyiya Palace the 2024 presidential candidates, namely Mr. Hazem Omar, the Head of…
Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with President of Sudan’s Sovereign Council
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of the Sovereign Council of the Republic of the…
Nearly 30,000 Babies will be Born in Sudan Over Next Three Months with no Medical Assistance – Save the Children
Some 29,250 babies in Sudan will be born without medical assistance in the next three months, putting them and their…
Tanzania: Urgent Reforms Needed to Enable Strong Private Sector-Led Inclusive Growth
Over the past two decades, Tanzania has exhibited robust economic growth, surpassing many developing countries, even weathering the COVID-19 pandemic…
United Kingdom statement on fighting in Sudan
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development spokesperson said: The past week has seen an escalation of violence in Gezira State, Sudan,…
New research urges data-driven action for agriculture and food systems change
“The state of food systems worldwide in the countdown to 2030“, published today by The Food Systems Countdown to 2030…
Launch of health transformation leaders training program in Ethiopia
The World Health Organization (WHO) proudly launched the Health Transformation Leaders training program on December 18, 2023. High-level representation from…
Seychelles: China Extends Support to Foreign Affairs Department
The Foreign Affairs Department has received a donation of SR 180,000 from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China.…
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Installed an Agricultural Production Garden in Niger
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) installed a vegetable and moringa production garden in Niger, in which approximately one thousand…
Simbi Wabote’s Legacy in Nigerian Content Development and Africa Oil and Gas (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Earlier this month, the African energy sector learnt of Simbi Wabote’s…
VFS Global appointed to administer United Kingdom Government visa and passport service in 142 countries, encompassing regions including Africa
VFS Global (www.VFSglobal.com) becomes the service provider for all UK Visa and Citizenship Application Centres overseas – operating across 142…
Rwanda and European Investment Bank agree new Critical Raw Materials investment partnership
Rwandan President Kagame and European Commission President von der Leyen witness agreement; Rwanda first country in Africa to partner with…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Unveils Top 5 Startups Vying for $50K Equity Prize in 2023 MEST Africa Challenge
The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) (MeltWater.org), an Africa-wide pitch competition for early-stage technology startups, is proud to announce the top…
Shaping tomorrow’s investments: A triumph of collaboration at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023
The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023, concluded with resounding success, bringing together 350+ investors, founders, and industry leaders from…
Malawi: African Development Bank approves USD 7 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility for NBS Bank to support Small and Medium-size Enterprises and local corporates
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Monday, 4 December 2023 approved a USD 7…
Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute’s (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process
History of the “Solar Grandmothers” initiative During the India-Africa Forum held in New Delhi in April 2008, an agreement was…
Multinational: African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to provide $9.72 million to modernise the African Hydropower Fleet
The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) (www.AfDB.org/SEFA) has approved a $9.72 million grant to scale up…
Breaking: Ruto, Weah, Kikwete, Others Emerge Winners in African Persons of the Year Awards 2023
The President of Kenya, William Ruto, alongside President George Weah of Liberia and former President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, have…