Senegal poll body allays fears over its readiness
Senegal’s national electoral commission says there’s no cause for alarm over its preparedness to conduct the presidential election on 24…
2023 African Games: Could future Olympic stars lose out as organisers row?
The African Games begin in Accra, Ghana on Friday – but even before the starting pistol is fired on the…
The Best is Yet to Come for Women in the Power Sector, says Karpowership Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
While only one in five leadership roles in the energy sector is currently held by women, this figure is expected…
Tributes paid to Ghana’s deputy finance minister John Kumah
Tributes are being paid to Ghana’s Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah, who died of an undisclosed illness on Thursday. He…
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Africa’s First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2024 through their More Than a Mother Campaign
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with Africa’s First Ladies, who are their Ambassadors, mark…
African Games Introduce Rugby for Historic Debut from March 8 to March 23 in Accra, Ghana
Today marks an historic milestone as Rugby Sevens makes its eagerly awaited debut at the African Games (https://www.Accra2023AG.com), scheduled from…
Transforming Sierra Leone’s Healthcare: A Vision for Safe and Affordable Surgery (By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone)
By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone As experts from the surgical and healthcare…
Women Leaders Transforming the East African Energy Landscape
Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) celebrates women in leadership positions within Africa’s energy and mining sectors this month as part of…
International Women’s Day: Sierra Leone’s Florence Bangura is fostering opportunities for growth in all women, starting with herself
At a young age, Florence Bangura was barred from working and married off by her father. But the adversity may…
Half of the world goes to the polls in 2024. Let’s ensure women’s voices are heard
This year, the citizens of more than 60 countries, representing nearly half of the global population, will go to the…
US denies visa to Ugandan MP who called for homosexual castration
Activists welcome sanction on Sarah Achieng Opendi and other legislators against a backdrop of anti-LGBTQ+ oppression in Africa The Ugandan…
No electricity, first-time actors and 50C heat: how Ramata-Toulaye Sy shot her debut in Senegal – and premiered it at Cannes
The Senegalese director’s debut movie, Banel & Adama, propelled her to the red carpet. She explains why she wanted to…
Energy Capital & Power (ECP) Celebrates Women Leading Africa’s Energy Growth
As part of its Women in Energy series taking place this month, Energy Capital&Power (ECP) www.EnergyCapitalPower.com celebrates women in leadership…
Pre-Symposium Event Highlights Infrastructure Opportunities Ahead of Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024
South Africa offers a wealth of infrastructure investment opportunities for foreign financiers, with the Development Bank of South Africa alone…
Creating Bright, Boundless Futures for Africa’s Youth: JA Africa and Z Zurich Foundation Announce Expansion of Social Equity Program to Seven Countries
Z Zurich Foundation (ZZF), JA Worldwide, and JA Africa (www.JA-Africa.org) are proud to announce the expansion of the Social Equity…
Juntas ruling Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to create joint security force
Niger’s top military chief said the joint force would be ‘operational as soon as possible to meet the security challenges…
Ankara, Mogadishu sign exploration, drilling agreement in Somalia’s exclusive economic zone
Türkiye and Somalia strengthen ties through an energy exploration deal, targeting hydrocarbon reserves in Somali waters, following recent defense agreements…
Kaka confirms presidential run three days after opposition leader is shot
Election timetable in question after rival contender shot by government forcesInterim president Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ‘Kaka’ confirmed his plans…
Morocco winter hits record temperatures – report
Morocco experienced record high temperatures this winter, and has blamed climate change, according to French news agency AFP. Temperatures in…
Labour laws in Africa need to catch up – lawyer
Labour laws in Africa need to catch up with the new “paradigms” of employment, says the Ghanaian lawyer who won…