Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the…
Various Activities by Diaspora Eritrean Communities
Eritrean communities in Switzerland, Sweden, the US, and Qatar have conducted various activities focusing on their attachment to their homeland.…
Uganda: Parliament Passes Reforms to Professionalise Teaching Sector
Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, marking a significant legislative shift aimed at professionalising and regulating the country’s…
Sierra Leone Signs Offshore Petroleum License with Marginal Energy
The Government of Sierra Leone has signed a new offshore petroleum license agreement with Nigerian-based independent energy company Marginal Energy,…
STUDIOCANAL announces The Road Home, a distinctly South African story, to be filmed in Cape Town
The Road Home is a story of the power of music that changed the world, bringing to life the inspiring…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Establishes Nairobi Office, Targeting Additional US$2 Billion in Regional Investments and Financial Services Solutions
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) and the Government of Kenya have signed a Host Country Agreement establishing AFC’s first regional…
Sonangol’s Kátia Epalanga to Lead Muhatu as Angola Prioritizes Inclusive Growth
Kátia Epalanga, Executive Administrator of Angola’s national oil company Sonangol, has been appointed President of the Muhatu Energy Angola Management…
Africa Strengthens Foundations to Lead Its Own Financing as Domestic Pools Surpass External Flows, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Report Shows
Africa’s development challenge is increasingly shifting from capital raising to productive capital deployment in infrastructure and industry, according to AFC’s…
Women of Africa Should Not Have to Suffer Diseases Unheard
In many low-resource settings, women’s health conditions often remain invisible and silent under the pressures of social stigma. For 31-year-old…
Gaps in cybersecurity policies and employee commitment leave organisations vulnerable, Kaspersky survey shows
A recent Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace:…
African Mining Week (AMW) to Highlight Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Tech Driving Africa’s $8.5T Mining Transformation
As African nations increasingly adopt advanced technologies and AI to optimize operations across the mining value chain, the upcoming African…
Global Wildlife and Conservation Efforts Gain Momentum
Conservation efforts around the world are gaining renewed energy, with multiple initiatives focused on protecting endangered species and ecosystems. Recent…
Global Streaming and Entertainment Boom in April 2026
The entertainment industry is experiencing a surge, with major streaming platforms releasing highly anticipated shows and films this April. Popular…
Artemis II Mission Sets New Space Exploration Record
NASA’s Artemis II mission has captured global attention by sending astronauts farther from Earth than any humans have traveled in…
Breakthrough in Ovarian Cancer Treatment
A remarkable medical breakthrough has emerged from Australia, where researchers have developed a new therapy for ovarian cancer showing up…
Over 10% of the World’s Oceans Now Protected
In a significant environmental milestone, more than 10% of the world’s oceans are now officially protected areas, marking a major…
Earth Day 2026 Inspires Global Environmental Action
The celebration of Earth Day 2026 has become one of the most unifying global events this week, with over one…
Global “Water Forward” Initiative Expands Access to Clean Water
A major global development this week is the launch of the “Water Forward” initiative, a large-scale effort aimed at improving…
Dangote Refinery Receives Over 6.8 Million Barrels from NNPC in April as $100 Billion Empire Vision Takes Shape
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received more than 6.8 million barrels of crude oil from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Uganda’s $4 Billion Refinery Eyes July Final Investment Decision as EACOP Pipeline Nears Green Light After Decade of Delays
Uganda is on the cusp of two landmark energy milestones that could reshape East Africa’s petroleum landscape: a Final Investment…