Famine looms in Sudan as civil war survivors tell of killings and rapes
Civilians caught up in Sudan’s civil war have given graphic accounts of rape, ethnic violence and street executions. Our journalists…
African Energy Chamber (AEC): Senegalese President Macky Sall has Set a Bold Energy
Senegalese President Macky Sall’s 12-year tenure is set to come to an end on April 2 this year. As he…
Angola Invites United States (US) Operators to Invest in Available Blocks at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Networking Event
Angola will launch its next oil and gas licensing round in 2025 and is inviting US-based exploration and production companies…
Ecobank Group Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Top-level Appointments
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African financial services group, announces the appointment of key senior executives to strengthen the Group’s leadership team…
I have no apology for trying to delay Senegal polls: Sall
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has said that he had no regrets for his attempts to postpone elections that were due…
Prominent DR Congo journalist Stanis Bujakera freed
A prominent journalist in the Democratic Republic of Congo has walked free from the notorious Makala prison in the capital,…
Nigeria launches mega solar plant to boost national grid
Nigeria has signed a deal to build a 20MW hybrid hydro-solar power generating plant, the first instalment in a 300MW…
Suspected poachers killed in gunfire with Zimbabwe rangers
Two suspected poachers have been shot dead in a shootout with Zimbabwe rangers, near the Kazungula border post in Matabeleland…
Suffolk supports Tanzanian farmers combating climate change
Churches in Suffolk are raising money to help farmers in Tanzania combat the effects of climate change. The Bishops’ Lent…
Zimbabwe sect leader charged with child abuse denied bail
The leader of a religious sect in Zimbabwe has been denied bail after his arrest last week for suspected child…
South Africa Unveils Infrastructure Plans at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024
South Africa’s latest infrastructure developments and investment opportunities were unpacked by a high-level panel of government stakeholders at the Sustainable…
Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024: Enticing Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs)
As South Africa invites investment in large-scale infrastructure projects, blended financing and public-private partnerships (PPP) have emerged as viable solutions…
Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024: Unpacking South Africa’s Top 12 Infrastructure Priorities
South Africa’s Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala unpacked the country’s 2024/2025 infrastructure priorities and project pipeline during…
YallaVamos! Morocco, Portugal and Spain Reveal Plans and Visual Identity for FIFA World Cup 2030TM Bid
The bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain today released their advanced plans for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030. At…
Details of Transnet Draft Network Statement Shared at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024
South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet recently published its network statement, which details the functions of the infrastructure…
President Ruto: Affordable Housing Bill Will Unlock Benefits of Affordable Housing Programme
President William Ruto has signed the Affordable Housing Bill into law. The Affordable Housing Act establishes a framework for the…
President Museveni Meets Duke of Edinburgh
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held discussions with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward…
Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Meets with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Venezuelan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Mrs. Fatima Fernandes Juarez, this morning met with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign…
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda Holds Diplomatic Discussions with Norwegian Ambassador
The Honorable Jeje Odong Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has, this morning engaged in a productive meeting with Her Excellency…
12 Infrastructure Priorities Launched at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024
Twelve major infrastructure projects have been launched with the aim of driving public and private sector-led development in South Africa.…