Month: April 2025

 The Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is holding a 3-day regional meeting with ECOWAS Member States’ National Peace Commissions to promote the strengthening, collaboration, networking and partnership on peace mediation. The regional meeting is holding from 28th to 30th April 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Mindful of the ever-changing nature of conflict in the region, the regional meeting presents a […]

 While gender-based violence, including aggressions of a sexual nature, impacts women and girls across the globe, those living in societies that are more male-dominated than others run a significantly higher risk of being subjected to such violations. In South Sudan and other countries experiencing a conflict or post-conflict context, they are particularly vulnerable. Recognizing the devastating effects of this plague, Eastern Equatoria State has taken decisive action by establishing a […]

 The U.S. government through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces nearly $1 million in assistance to strengthen surveillance and control of the spread of mpox in Tanzania.  These funds will support the Ministries of Health for both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar in their surveillance, detection and infection control efforts.   This funding, provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will focus on the […]

 The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) returns to Houston with a bold agenda focused on catalyzing American investment and innovation across Africa’s most dynamic energy markets. Designed as a high-impact platform for government and private sector dialogue, USAEF brings together African energy stakeholders and leading U.S. companies to accelerate project development, capital deployment and technology transfer across the continent. The forum is set to open with a High-Level U.S.-Africa Energy Dialogue, […]

 Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is pleased to announce that the fourth edition of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum will return to Paris on May 11–12, 2026, with a sharpened focus on frontier exploration, early-stage project development and upstream investment opportunities. Building on three highly successful editions, IAE continues to serve as the premier platform for global explorers, investors and African energy leaders to connect, collaborate and catalyze the […]

 The Republic of Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, will speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3. His participation reinforces Congo’s drive to expand hydrocarbon production and mobilize investment across the oil and gas value chain. Minister Itoua’s engagement at AEW comes as Congo prepares to launch its 2025 licensing round – central to […]

 Today at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of the Republic of Angola and current Chairperson of the African Union, João Lourenço. An official reception ceremony was held, during which the guard of honor was inspected, and the national anthems were played. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two Presidents held a closed session of talks, followed by an expanded meeting, attended by the […]

 The Ministry of Finance has made key concessions to Parliament’s budget demands, marking a shift in tone after last year’s heated disagreements between lawmakers and the Executive over funding priorities. The ministry accommodated Shs3.98 trillion in response to Parliament’s recommendations to the draft National Budget for Financial Year 2025/26. However, questions persisted as MPs flagged repeated requests in the new budget that mirror those in last year’s supplementary allocations. During […]

 Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign has been recognized as One of the 100 Most Influential African Women 2024 for the sixth consecutive year, by a Leading African Rating Firm, Avance Media. The list celebrates women for their excellence in leadership and performance, personal accomplishments, dedication to sharing knowledge, breaking the status quo, and representing the spirit of a successful African […]