Staff Writer

  The Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) this week hosts its 20th Scientific Conference under the theme “Transforming Health through Innovative Research.” The forum brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates from across Africa to share new scientific insights and strengthen the continent’s biomedical and biotechnology capacity. Representing the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging […]

  Financial institution Forvis Mazars has confirmed its participation as a Bronze Sponsor at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition, taking place in Dakar from December 8-10. The firm is set to engage regional ministers, investors and industry stakeholders to advance dialogue on energy development across Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry. In July 2025, the government of Senegal mandated the firm to conduct a comprehensive audit […]

  Back Contact (BC) solar technology is emerging as the cornerstone of the next industrial phase for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects by combining record-setting efficiency with lower production costs. By 2030, PV is expected to account for more than 70% of new renewable energy capacity, making it the single largest renewable power source worldwide. By 2050, cumulative installations could reach 18,200GW, meeting nearly half of global electricity demand. However, the […]

  The Government of Grenada has formally proposed the establishment of a trilateral oil and gas coordination commission involving Venezuela and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, as part of efforts to delimit maritime boundaries and develop its nascent offshore hydrocarbon industry. For Grenada – which is seeking to ramp up exploration activities alongside its resource-rich neighbors – the mandate is to define clear maritime zones for leasing and exploration and […]

  Parliament has deferred consideration and approval of a government request to borrow up to US$1.341 billion from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The loan is intended to finance several key projects, including the Uganda Cities and Municipal Councils Infrastructure Development (UCMID) programme. While chairing the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa directed the Committee on National Economy and the Minister […]

  The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency  Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a proclamation declaring Wednesday, October 29, 2025 as “National Youth Day” and it is to be observed throughout the Republic as a working holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the proclamation calls on all international organizations, ministries and agencies concerned, public corporations, and citizens of Liberia to join the Ministry of Youth and […]

  The World Bank today released the Sixth Edition of its annual Liberia Economic Update, titled “From Stabilization to Inclusion – Pathways to Resilient Growth and Productive Jobs.” The report, focusing on Liberia’s recent economic developments, analyzes the status of the private sector and how it can be strengthened to deliver productive jobs. The report highlights the importance of unlocking employment potential which requires enabling firm growth, expanding production capacity, […]

  The two recipients of the 2025 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics, under the Development Solutions Achievement category, delivered lectures on ‎their award-winning projects at the IsDB Headquarters in Jeddah on 22 October 2025. In separate presentations, Mr. Afdhal Aliasar, team leader of the Medikids project, and Mr. Salah El Sadi, Founder&CEO of Blue Filter, discussed their prize-winning projects and highlighted the ways in […]

  The Foreign Affairs Department hosted the Prize and Certificate Ceremony for the 2025 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secondary School Essay Competition, celebrating the creativity and insight of young Seychellois writers. This year’s competition focused on the theme “How can innovation enhance SADC industrialisation and sustainable economic growth and development?”, encouraging students to reflect on the role of innovation in shaping the region’s future. The ceremony was attended by […]