[[{"value":"On May 24, U.S. Embassy Freetown, in partnership with U.S. contractor Triple Canopy, completed a six-month long training of 40 Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) soldiers on how to operate and maintain multiple types of heavy-duty equipment. U.S. Ambassador Bryan Hunt celebrated the soldiers’ accomplishments with a graduation ceremony at the Triple Canopy location in Freetown. The six-month long training was an in-depth course that started with classroom […]

[[{"value":""I'm delighted because my children are protected against polio" — Lucie Lusungu. During chaos, sometimes you can only find relief away from home. Memories are left behind because being safe is now worth more than anything. The experience of migration is a determining factor in health and well-being. Lucie Lusungu and her family are part of the 82.4 million people around the world who, according to the UN Refugee Agency, are displaced […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto has launched a plan that will tackle the economic growth challenges related to urban land use and transport planning in the Nairobi metropolitan. Referred to as the Kenya Urban Mobility and Growth Threshold Programme, the initiative aims to benefit more than 4.3 million people. “This programme is about delivering results and unlocking greater opportunities for Kenyans,” said President Ruto. The Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright was […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto has said the State Visit to the United States of America has reinforced the enduring friendship, solidarity and mutual endeavours that have united the two nations. He said the partnership between Kenya and the US has yielded significant achievements over the past 60 years. He said these accomplishments have kept both nations strong, effective, and dynamic in their collective pursuit of freedom, equality and prosperity. “We are […]

[[{"value":"The highly anticipated inaugural RegTech Horizon Awards Ceremony (www.RegTechAfrica.com) and the formal launch of the HORIZON-100 publication will take place on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel. This landmark event celebrates the groundbreaking achievements in regulatory technology (RegTech) across the African continent, spotlighting the top companies that are driving innovation, compliance, and efficiency in financial and regulatory sectors. The HORIZON-100 publication, an authoritative guide and hall […]

[[{"value":"Algeria’s state oil company Sonatrach and energy major ExxonMobil have signed a deal to develop two major gas fields in southern Algeria’s Ahnet and Gourara basins. The agreement, signed by Sonatrach’s Chief Executive Rachid Hachichi and ExxonMobil’s Head of Exploration John Ardill represents a milestone in Algeria’s energy sector, highlighting substantial progress and newfound opportunities for investment. Both parties will prioritize technological advancements alongside the adoption of best sustainability practices and environmental […]

[[{"value":"The Gambia's economy has shown a remarkable resilience in the face of heightened global and regional uncertainties, according to The Gambia’s Fourth Economic Update – Spring 2024. Despite a sluggish global environment, the country's real GDP grew by 5.3% in 2023, signaling a continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and persistent external headwinds. "We are pleased to see the Gambia’s economic activity improved”, said Feyi Boroffice, World Bank Resident Representative. "The improved agricultural […]

[[{"value":"“Conflict in South Sudan has left us women in a position where we aren’t well versed or equipped to take our rightful place in politics, governance or decision-making,” revealed Maria Aluek Bak from Northern Bahr El Ghazal’s Women’s Association. Maria was speaking at a forum facilitated and organized by the United Nations’ Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (IEAT) which aimed to hold discussions on electoral standards, principles, and management techniques necessary […]

[[{"value":"The Republic of Benin has become the latest African nation to accede to the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the impact investment subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/). With Benin's accession to the FEDA Establishment Agreement, the total number of participating African countries has risen to 17, following Nigeria's accession earlier this month.  The accession to the agreement demonstrates Benin’s support for Afreximbank’s efforts to broaden FEDA’s […]