Month: November 2025

  The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) acknowledges the confirmation by the Federal Ministry of Health of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) of an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Jinka, Southern Region. As of 14 November 2025, Marburg virus disease (MVD) has been confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory.Further epidemiological investigations and laboratory analyses are underway, and the virus strain detected shows similarities […]

  The Regional Project Coordination Committee (RPCC) of the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) held its inaugural meeting on 11th November 2025, in Conakry, Guinea, marking a major milestone for the region’s digital transformation agenda. WARDIP is a World Bank-funded initiative to boost broadband access and promote the establishment of a single digital market across West Africa. The first Series of Projects (SOP1) will run from 2024 to 2028 […]

  COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago has said this year’s conference must put “people at the centre” of climate action. But a network of fragile states says more than one billion of the world’s most at-risk people are still being left out of the conversation. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Improved and Equitable Access to Climate Finance Network (www.IEACF.net) said that countries affected by conflict and fragility are […]

  Overview An industry-proven Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit FPSO Tamara Tokoni is currently available for immediate redeployment to support new or ongoing offshore field development projects. The unit offers a cost-effective and time-efficient solution for operators seeking to accelerate production timelines, reduce upfront capital expenditure, and optimize field economics. Key Highlights Proven Track Record: The FPSO has successfully operated in offshore environments under challenging production conditions, demonstrating […]

  As African countries move to advance clean cooking expansion across the continent, the upcoming G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum will offer a platform for nations to strengthen global partnerships, attract investment and establish regulatory frameworks that deliver clean, affordable energy access at scale. Positioning natural gas at the forefront of efforts to make energy poverty history, the G20 Forum – hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – […]

  South Africans are paying more for electricity, and still not always getting it. With Eskom’s 12.74% tariff hike this year and another 8.76% and 8.83% increase approved for 2026 and 2027, power costs will have surged nearly 80% since 2022. Yet despite rising tariffs, load reduction remains a regular part of daily life for millions of households. Against this backdrop, many households are looking for ways to take back […]

  The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org/) held a joint review of its project portfolio in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in Malabo from 27 to 31 October. An action plan to improve the portfolio's performance was approved at the end of the meeting. Stakeholders plan to set up a coordinated project monitoring system, establish rigorous mechanisms for monitoring contractual commitments and ensure compliance with financial obligations as part of […]

  The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has awarded a grant of $9.48 million to implement the Community and Ecosystem Resilience and Adaptation in the Wetlands of the Sahel Catchment Basins Project.   The financial support comes from the Climate Action Window (https://apo-opa.co/4i6v3Hi) -- a climate change financing mechanism backed by the African Development Fund, the concessional lending window of the African Development Bank Group.   The funding will […]