Download logoGlobal corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM (www.S-RMinform.com) has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a leading business platform promoting trade and investment in Africa, for a second year….
Vestergaard Sàrl (www.Vestergaard.com) announced today, World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day, that it has signed the Kigali Declaration on NTDs (http://apo-opa.co/4gfeq9G), formalizing the company’s commitment to support sleeping sickness elimination efforts through the ongoing donation…
The expansion of the East African regional energy sector is happening right now and is set for future growth. This was the clear message from the East Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (EA-ECS) as the two-day…
Canon EMEA (www.Canon-Europe.com), a global provider of imaging, print technologies and services, today announces Shinichi ‘Sam’ Yoshida as President & CEO for Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), succeeding Yuichi Ishizuka who is retiring…
Verdant Capital (www.Verdant-Cap.com) is pleased to announce that its Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (the “Fund”) has completed its fifth investment of USD 2 million, structured as junior convertible debentures in UsPlus Limited (“UsPlus”) incorporated in South…
Download logoThe IOC members are in Lausanne for today’s (30 January) 143rd Extraordinary IOC Session at the Olympic House, during which the IOC presidential candidates will deliver their presentations (http://apo-opa.co/4aEAZmY). THE ATMOSPHERE With two months…
“Extremely bullish on Africa – can't wait to see the continent evolve over the next decade. So much talent.” These sentiments are from a social media message by Alex Bouaziz (https://apo-opa.co/4jA3xCe), co-founder and CEO of Deel,…
Download logoAt an activity assessment meeting held on 27 January in Mendefera, it was reported that significant agricultural production was registered in 2024. The report was presented by the Department of Agriculture and Land in…
The Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative (ASCI) has been selected as a winner of the Schwab Foundation Awards 2025. Proforest’s (www.Proforest.net) Africa and Global Director, Abraham Baffoe, receives the award for Collective Social Innovators on behalf…
Download logoToday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President and the Spanish prime minister confirmed the momentum…
Download logoAn influx of wounded people is arriving at Kyeshero hospital in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in the hospital are treating people through the armed clashes and insecurity that have hit the…
Download logoThe Ministry of Health is streamlining the empanelment and preauthorization process for specialist healthcare services to enhance access and efficiency under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, noted…
Download logoUNOPS and the Government of Italy have signed a €4.2 million agreement to construct primary schools in Ethiopia’s Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions. This initiative is expected to directly impact over 4,000 students and…
Download logo It was past midnight when Amina felt the first contraction. In a makeshift tent on the outskirts of Goma, surrounded by thousands displaced by the escalating conflict, she gripped her belly, praying for…
Download logoIn Kenya’s Garissa County, the Dadaab refugee complex has long hosted refugees from other countries in the region, particularly from Somalia but also from Ethiopia, South Sudan, and several others. In place for over…
Download logoWomen play an important role in the cashew value chain in Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone, but they face particular hurdles that can prevent their business efforts from achieving their full potential. One big…
Download logoAs digital technologies continue to reshape the way we live, work, and trade, there is a growing need for skilled workers to fill new digital jobs. This creates a major opportunity for Zambia’s youth…
Download logoUNICEF is gravely concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in eastern DR Congo resulting from the recent intensification of conflict and surging numbers of displaced people. An additional 658,000 people became displaced in…
Download logoHE Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Nadir Larbaoui, met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Algeria, Abdelaziz Ali Al Naama. The meeting deliberated on cooperation ties between…
Download logoLegislators have decried the manner in which security officers of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) are handling the protection of national parks. Hon. William Chemonges (NRM, Kween County) said a resident of the area…