Month: April 2025

 As one of the alumni of the UN in Libya’s Ra’idat programme, Shahed El Kharraz, 24 from Misrata, was selected by the UN’s Youth Office to attend in person the Commission on the Status of Women to discuss women and youth issues.  The conference took place in March in New York, and brought together youth activists, civil society organisations and government officials from all over the world to share their experiences […]

 Michael Aryeetey, Managing Director of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s (GNPC) upstream-focused subsidiary GNPC Exploration and Production Limited (Explorco), has joined the Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing on April 14, 2025. Aryeetey will take part in a discussion on Advancing Exploration Opportunities in Ghana, sharing insight into Explorco’s project portfolio and expansion strategy.   With 17 oil and gas projects in the pipeline until 2027, Ghana is pursuing enhanced […]

 In a statement of great significance to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Adedotun Olaoluwa, the President of Dotmount Communications (https://DTComs.com) and media advisor to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari following his recent appointment as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Limited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  This landmark appointment is seen as a turning point […]

 On 1 April 2025, Mr. Wang Sheng, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, met with Hon. Jack Mwiimbu, Zambian Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security. Ms. Wang Li, Counsellor of the Embassy, Mr. Dickson Matambo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, and Mr. Graphel Musamba, Inspector General of Zambian Police attended the meeting. Mr. Wang conveyed cordial greetings from State Councilor and Minister of Public Security H.E. Wang Xiaohong. […]

 The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property. Minister Ronald Lamola said: “South Africa stands in solidarity with the affected communities during this tragic time. The thoughts of the people of South Africa are with the families who have lost loved ones […]

 Eritrea’s delegation, led by Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Ghebreab, met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Juba this morning and delivered a message from President Isaias Afwerki. The message reaffirmed Eritrea’s longstanding solidarity with the people and Government of South Sudan. The message also outlined concrete programs for the consolidation of bilateral cooperation, along with proposals to foster peace and stability within and among the countries of the Horn of […]

 Progress in women’s representation in politics globally has been slow. Women’s representation in parliaments in Africa increased by one point from 2021 to 2024, shifting the total from 25% to 26%. “At this rate, it will take Africa until the year 2100 to achieve gender parity in its parliaments. But this assumes a linear progression, which is unlikely given the fact that generally after countries achieve the 30%-mark, progress slows […]

 For the first time, Mauritius has unique data on the health of its elderly population, a development made possible through IAEA support to the country on leveraging nuclear technology for the early diagnosis and prevention of ageing-associated diseases. As a result, Mauritius policy makers can utilize this information to better inform interventions that keep its elders healthy. Sarcopenia is an age-related decline in muscle mass and function that affects older […]

  Siemens partners with Miko Pharma to develop cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Ghana.  The agreement aims to create 130 jobs and produce affordable, high-quality medications for various ailments.  Ghana's pharmaceutical sector is set for significant expansion, with sales forecasted to reach GH₵10.7 billion by 2028.  Siemens (www.Siemens.com), the trusted global technology leader, has signed a landmark agreement with Miko Pharma to develop state-of-the-art facilities for the local production of […]