Month: August 2025

 Ammat Global Resources is participating as a Gold Partner at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference - Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, scheduled for September 29–October 3, 2025 in Cape Town. The company’s participation underscores its commitment to driving Africa’s oil and gas market transformation, aligning its growth trajectory with the event’s core mission to eradicate energy poverty and accelerate industrialization. AEW: Invest in […]

 President Wavel Ramkalawan, joined by Minister for Transport Antony Derjacques, officially inaugurated a new motorable access road at "Dan Lafous" Mont Plaisir, Anse Royale on Friday morning. The SCR 3.9 million project, executed by Dubai Civil Engineering and Construction, addresses a longstanding need expressed by the local community for safer and more reliable vehicular access to the "Dan Lafous" area. The initiative gained significant momentum following President Ramkalawan visits to […]

 Abuja, Strengthening Frontline Capacity Nationwide In response to a surge in cholera cases during the 2025 rainy season, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with UNICEF, WaterAid, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), have launched an initiative to strengthen cholera preparedness and response. Over 150 frontline health workers from all 36 states and the Federal […]

 The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem, making it the tenth country to reach this important milestone. HAT is the second neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in Kenya: the country was certified free of Guinea worm disease in 2018. “I congratulate the government and people of Kenya on this landmark achievement,” said […]

 The Coca-Cola Company (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) today announced that Luis Felipe Avellar will become president of the Africa operating unit effective Sept. 1. Avellar currently serves as president of the company’s Mexico operations, which are part of the Latin America operating unit. Avellar will succeed Luisa Ortega, who, as previously announced, is taking a new role as president of the company’s Europe operating unit. Avellar will report to Coca-Cola Executive Vice President […]

 President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the government and the people of Ghana, has expressed condolences to the families of eight cherished citizens of Ghana who died in the Air Force helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti region on Tuesday, 6th August 2025. He announced that a Board of Inquiry has been constituted to conduct transparent investigations into the cause of the tragedy. “I want to assure […]

 “An Evening of Reflections and Memorials for the eight persons who lost their lives in Wednesday’s helicopter crash will be held at the forecourt of the State House on Saturday, 9th August. The 5.00 pm programme will climax the three days of national mourning. The state funeral, an inter-denominational service, will be on Thursday, 15th August at the Black Star Square.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, Republic […]

 The President of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan on Friday morning welcomed to State House Seychellois swimming sensation Ms. Angelina Smythe, following her outstanding performance during the 13th Jeux de la Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l’Océan Indien (CJSOI) being held in Seychelles. The 16-year-old Seychellois athlete delivered an exceptional performance in the pool, clinching an impressive tally of 5 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals, making […]

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany underscored their commitment to build healthcare capacity, support girl education and break infertility stigma in Nigeria during their high-level meeting with H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The discussion was led by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation BOT and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Senator Dr. Rasha […]