His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, in a meeting attended by His Excellency Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, in Johannesburg. H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid […]

 His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Justice, Mr. Komba Kamanda Esq., at State House. During the event, President Bio emphasized the judiciary’s pivotal role as one of the strongest pillars of democracy in Sierra Leone. The ceremony commenced with a declaration of purpose by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Emmanuel Gaima. He cited Section 135 (1) of […]

 Leonardo Santos Simão, highlighted upcoming presidential elections in Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau, and the adoption of constitutional reforms amid a strained political environment in Gambia. He also commended recent successful elections in Ghana and Senegal, noting the signing of a “Peace Pact” by all presidential candidates in Ghana and the smooth transfer of power following orderly concessions by political rivals.   In Senegal, electoral observer missions highlighted the transparency of the process […]

 The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (https://apo-opa.co/4iITWIP) – the African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) concessional financing window – approved a donation of $9.42 million to Madagascar to implement climate resilience through the Preservation of Biodiversity in National Parks Project. The grant, agreed on 18 December 2024 in Abidjan, comes from the Climate Action Window (https://apo-opa.co/3VOUrYa), a mechanism of the Fund, created during the 16th replenishment round to […]

 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved funding worth EUR 28 million to build solar power plants in Gassi and Lamadji, Chad. This is part of the Bank's Desert to Power program to increase energy access across Africa. The funding includes EUR 20 million in direct support, combining a loan and a grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, plus EUR 8 million […]

 Many Africans find it challenging to access public services, with significant minorities reporting disrespectful treatment by service providers, the latest Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) Pan-Africa Profile (https://apo-opa.co/3VPqabk) shows. Based on data from 39 African countries, the new report focuses on the experiences of citizens who sought services from public health facilities, public schools, government agencies that provide identity documents, and/or the police during the 12 months preceding the surveys. Large pluralities say it was difficult […]

 The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) will host a Combine in Rabat for a second consecutive year from Friday, Jan. 10 – Sunday, Jan. 12. The three-day scouting event, which will be held at the Ibn Yassine Omnisports Hall, will feature more than 30 aspiring players from Africa, Europe, the U.S. and around the world taking part in anthropometric and athletic testing, positional skill development, and 5-on-5 games in front of […]

 The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (BAL.NBA.com/) will host a Combine in Rabat for a second consecutive year from Friday, Jan. 10 – Sunday, Jan. 12.  The three-day scouting event, which will be held at the Ibn Yassine Omnisports Hall, will feature more than 30 aspiring players from Africa, Europe, the U.S. and around the world taking part in anthropometric and athletic testing, positional skill development, and 5-on-5 games in front […]

 In today's fast-paced business world, writing a comprehensive business plan can feel overwhelming for entrepreneurs. However, with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this process is becoming more efficient and accessible. This guide shows how to use AI tools to create a business plan for your idea. Think of AI as your digital assistant, speeding up the first draft so you have more time to make it better. AI gives […]