Venezuela to Host Its Largest-Ever International Energy Investment Summit
Venezuela will host its largest-ever international energy investment summit on 26–29 October 2026 in Caracas, bringing together U.S., Venezuelan and…
Canada–Africa Business Conference Preparations Advance Following Canadian Secretary of State’s High-Level Visit to Nigeria
Preparations are well underway for the 6th Canada–Africa Business Conference, taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 24–25, 2026, with…
Uganda: Parliament concludes vetting of ministers
Parliament has completed the vetting of Cabinet and state ministers who were recently appointed by the President Yoweri Museveni. The…
Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) Board Appoints Mr. Emmanuel Assiak as Chief Executive Officer
The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the equity investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced…
Ecobank Group Launches World First Nature Bond Mobilising Global Capital to Protect Africa’s Natural Ecosystems
Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) has launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange, creating a…
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Rasha Kelej together with Kenya First Lady support the education of 47 Kenyan Schoolgirls by providing Annual Scholarships till they Graduate
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their Educating Linda program in Kenya in partnership…
Annual Meetings 2026: Governors Back the Bank’s Platform Solutions to Transform Aviation and Health Systems in Africa
Japan contributes US$10 million to support the IATP. Participants called for strong national ownership, partner alignment, and clear implementation discipline.…
ThinkMarkets launches ChelseaAI, bringing live CFD trading into Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants
ThinkMarkets (www.ThinkMarkets.com) today launches ChelseaAI, a product that connects a live ThinkTrader account directly to an AI assistant. Ask your…
Afreximbank Invites Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah to Address the 33rd Annual Meetings on a Panel Exploring Sport as a Driver of African Industrialisation
Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the governing body of rugby in Africa, today announced that its President, Herbert Mensah, has been invited…
Afreximbank Deepens Commitment to Economic Progress in The Bahamas
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) held a high-level roadshow in Nassau, The Bahamas, on 29 May, aimed at deepening engagement…
African Electric Vehicle (EV) platform Spiro raises $215M in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa
Leading scale-up Spiro has secured a landmark $215M investment round backed by major institutional investors including Impact Fund Denmark, and…
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Statement on Attacks Against Health Facilities During the Bundibugyo Virus Disease Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (www.AfricaCDC.org) is concerned about the recent attack and destruction of a…
Putting consumers at the centre of Africa’s dairy transformation
Africa holds about one‑fifth of the world’s cattle, yet contributes only a small share of global milk production. This contrast…
International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Ebola outbreak likely far larger than official figures suggest
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is likely significantly larger and more advanced than official figures…
South Africa: Portfolio Committee on Health Marks National Cancer Survivor Day and Reaffirms Importance of Early Detection and Public Awareness
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Ms Faith Muthambi, has joined South Africans and the international community in…
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers Crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League Champions
RSSB Tigers Become First BAL Champion from Rwanda Tigers Guard Craig Randall II Named 2026 BAL Most Valuable Player, Receives…
Uganda: Appointments Committee Begins Vetting of Ministerial Nominees
Parliament’s Committee on Appointments has commenced the vetting of 81 persons nominated for various ministerial positions. The Appointments Committee is…
Etu Energias Strengthens Angolan Footprint, Returns to Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 as Champion Sponsor
Angolan oil company Etu Energias is making its return to the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition – taking place…
PayAngel Expands Global Payout Capabilities Through Collaboration with Visa and Currencycloud
PayAngel (https://PayAngel.com), a cross-border payments platform built by migrants and shaped by a lived understanding of the migrant journey, today…
From Commitment to Classrooms: Advancing Refugee Education through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)–TECNO’s Global Partnership
One year into their expanded global partnership, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com) are translating shared commitments into…