Staff Writer

  The AMAN Union, the professional forum of commercial and non-commercial risk insurers and reinsurers in member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman), successfully concluded its 15th Annual General Meeting, held from November 4 to 6, 2025, and hosted by the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org)—a member of the Islamic Development […]

  Samaila Zubairu, President&CEO of multilateral finance institution the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has joined the African Energy Chamber’s G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum (https://EnergyChamber.org), where he is expected to spotlight the organization’s efforts to scale-up energy and mineral financing in Africa. Taking place November 21 in Johannesburg, South Africa, the forum convenes global investors, project developers and African stakeholders with a view to advance financing solutions that transform the […]

  Tech leaders, policymakers, and innovators took the spotlight on the second day of Africa Tech Festival 2025 (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/), turning discussions on ethical AI, inclusive investment, and human-centred leadership into a blueprint for Africa’s digital future. Across the festival’s stages, private and public sector stakeholders alike shared a commitment to driving innovation that is responsible, equitable, and rooted in African values. A key highlight of the day was UN Assistant […]

  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com/), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia&Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother and Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of More Than a Mother. The […]

  Two senior officials from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) – Dr. Ali Dehghan, Senior Supply Analyst, and Eng. Mohammed Attaba, Senior Downstream Oil Industry Analyst – have been confirmed as featured speakers at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition. Taking place in Dakar from December 9-10, the event will be held under the High Patronage of Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye.  Energy supermajor […]

  Non-profit organization the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Senegal will host a dedicated pre-conference workshop as part of this year’s edition of the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition. Taking place on December 8 in Dakar, the session will bring together industry professionals, government representatives and investors to explore local content opportunities, gas field management challenges and strategies for production optimization in Senegal’s rapidly growing energy sector.  Established […]

  From 12 to 13 November 2025, the AFRICA24 Group (www.Africa24TV.com) will provide exceptional coverage of the UK-Francophone West and Central African Trade and Investment Forum 2025, a key event that acts as a catalyst for deeply transformative agreements with a concrete and significant impact on the lives of people in Francophone Africa. The 2025 forum marks an important milestone in the evolution of the WCAF, which will welcome more than […]

  In Gabon, the trial in absentia of former First Lady Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin promises to be a major test for the independence of the judiciary. Accused of embezzlement of public funds and money laundering, they are scheduled to stand trial before the Special Criminal Court on 10 November 2025.  The Africa24 Group brings you an exclusive debate in the Africa News Room, exploring […]

  With an energy finance gap estimated between $30 billion and $50 billion per year, Africa is pursuing diversified sources of financing to address this shortfall and advance strategic projects. Aligned with goals by the continent to make energy poverty history, the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) upcoming G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum seeks to close this gap by connecting global capital to African projects. Samira Mensah, Managing Director, Regional […]