Staff Writer

  The fifth Geneva International Cooperation Forum (IC Forum) organised by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs' Agency for Development and Cooperation last month, saw the participation of African Development Bank Group (https://AfDB.org/) Senior Vice President, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade. Akin-Olugbade joined a high-level panel on “Private-Sector Partnerships in Humanitarian Contexts” which took place during the forum held from 26 -27 February 2026 at the Geneva International Conference Centre in Switzerland. […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an industry-wide boycott of the upcoming Africa Energies Summit. Hosted by Frontier Energy Network in London from May 12-14, the event has dubbed itself as ‘Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference’. Yet, the company - led by Daniel Davidson - does not feature any Black African professionals in its leadership. This stark contrast […]

  In Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, three Ugandan female peacekeepers serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) are redefining the face of frontline service. Private Gunner Epila Juliet, Tank Driver Private Onying Ruth, and their commander, Corporal Nabukenya Barbra, are part of the mission’s motorised armoured unit. The three are demonstrating courage, competence, and professionalism in roles traditionally dominated by men. Their presence in Somalia underscores […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineer Karim Badawi. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting reviewed efforts made by Egyptian companies to increase production through hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, said the petroleum sector is accelerating the implementation of these technologies, which […]

  Equatorial Guinea has launched its National Malaria Elimination Strategy – Vision 2030, marking a decisive step in the country’s public health agenda. The roadmap builds on two decades of sustained intervention on Bioko Island, reinforcing how partnerships between governments, global health organizations and energy companies can deliver measurable social impact. This next phase of the strategy strives to eradicate malaria nationwide by 2030, with a joint fund of $116 […]

  The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms. Wendy Zialor as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA). Ms. Zialor holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours from the University of Mauritius. She subsequently obtained the Seychelles Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Seychelles in collaboration with the Seychelles Chief Justice’s Chambers, a Postgraduate Diploma in Laws (Banking […]

  The portfolio committees on Agriculture and on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment received briefings from the departments of Agriculture; Land Reform and Rural Development; and Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) on the dredging in the Mfolozi and Msunduzi flats and the opening of the St Lucia estuary mouth. Thereafter, the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture received its weekly update from the Department of Agriculture on the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak and […]

  Africa’s mineral-rich countries are moving quickly to unlock investment, diversify production and capture more value locally. Modernized mining codes and updated regulatory frameworks are giving investors clearer rules, more certainty and access to a wider range of critical minerals. By fostering transparency and strategic alignment, these reforms are not only attracting capital but also driving the development of downstream industries and positioning Africa as a key supplier for the […]

  Findings were presented at the 2026 Roche Africa Press Day in Nairobi (https://www.Roche.com), which convened journalists from nine African countries with policymakers and health experts The event focused on the theme “Health is Wealth,” exploring how investment in women’s health can drive economic growth and stronger health system Research reveals every dollar invested in innovative breast cancer treatments generates up to USD 12.40 in economic return Investing strategically in […]