Download logoWith Nigeria still accounting for 27 percent of global malaria cases and 31 percent of global malaria deaths, relevant stakeholders, including the World Health Organization (WHO) reiterated to support the government to combat the…
The Africa Road Builders Selection Committee has named Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina, the winner of the prestigious Babacar Ndiaye Trophy, for his commitment to infrastructure development in the island state. He succeeds Tanzanian President Samia…
Download logoSuccessful Measles Supplementary Immunization Activity (SIA) In the Tigray Region of Ethiopia, an integrated Measles Supplementary Immunization Activity (SIA) was successfully carried out in 76 out of 93 woredas, most of which were previously…
Download logoUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, said today that it is planning for an outflow of 860,000 refugees and returnees from Sudan and, with partners, will require US$445 million to support the displaced until October. …
Download logoIMF staff and the Sierra Leonean authorities reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the sixth and seventh reviews of the ECF-supported program, which would allow releasing US$21 million in financing. The…
The ninth annual Africa Debate will convene on the 11th of May in London, under the theme of Catalysing the Continent’s Trade Potential. The Africa Debate is London’s leading Africa focused business forum. The 2023…
Download logoFor Angola to achieve its targeted 9.9 GW of installed generation capacity and 60% electrification rate by 2025, the country’s Government has instituted an ambitious infrastructure plan. This plan is supported by a series…
Elysee Brand, a leader in the digital tools, industry, is proud to announce its participation in GITEX Africa 2023 (https://GITEXAfrica.com/), the largest technology exhibition in the region. The event is scheduled to take place from…
Download logoAfrican Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), through its Advisory and Capital Markets (ACMA) division, has acted as Joint Lead Manager for the debut US$300 million RegS-only international senior unsecured notes issued by Mauritius Commercial Bank…
A majority of Africans endorse the media’s “right to publish any views and ideas without government control,” rejecting the idea that a government should be able to prevent the media from publishing “things that it…
Download logoWith the discovery of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field in 2015 and the latest developments regarding the BirAllah field, Mauritania has become an increasingly attractive destination for investment. In addition to hydrocarbon…
Essymart Africa is an Agtech social enterprise that delivers Tech-enabled solutions to promote food security, improve farmer quality of life. Essymart sources genuine quality affordable farm inputs from certified suppliers and manufacturers, provides timely last-mile…
Verdant Capital (www.Verdant-Cap.com) has reached its 10th anniversary of creating exceptional value for its clients through its broad range of financial solutions and tenacity in deal-making in volatile markets. Verdant Capital is focused on private…
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is excited to announce that its Mercy Ships Africa Celebrations campaign has won the 2023 PRovoke Africa SABRE Awards for Best Campaign…
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Several years ago, the African energy industry was in survival mode. The COVID-19 pandemic had practically eliminated demand for crude oil, and African exports dropped sharply. That’s…
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce that its media campaign for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 2 has won the 2023 SABRE Award…
Download logoBurkina Faso’s authorities must take immediate steps to end attacks on civilians in the context of the armed conflict and conduct an impartial and independent investigation into the crimes that occurred on 20 April…
Download logoAt least four journalists and one academic have been denied the right to read and write in Moroccan prisons, Amnesty International said today, as the world observes World Press Freedom Day. According to the…
Download logoAuthorities across East and Southern Africa escalated their attacks against journalists and press freedom across the region to suppress reporting of corruption and human rights violations throughout 2022, the Media Institute of Southern Africa…
Download logoVulnerable and extremely needy students will not pay fees effective this year, according to a new model of funding university education. President William Ruto said the funding will be through government scholarships, loans and…