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  Suriname is emerging as a rising star in the global energy scene and has the potential to make a significant impact with its vast oil and gas reserves. A string of major offshore oil discoveries has positioned the Caribbean nation as one of the most promising new frontiers in the hemisphere, with recoverable resources estimated at 2.4 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) and natural gas resources around 12.5 […]

   In a significant move to advance the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents, Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, officially launched two key health policy documents on 9 October 2025 in Windhoek. The two documents are the National Strategy for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH&N) 2025/2026–2029/2030 and the Triennial Report on the Confidential […]

  Mega inaugural GITEX Ai India debuts in April 2027 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, embedding the world’s largest tech network into the world’s fastest-growing digital economy Fueling India’s digital rise, Karnataka drives 42% of the country’s software exports and leads the country in homegrown unicorns India is one of the world’s largest and most influential tech economies. This industry is likely to hit the US$350 billion [1] mark by 2026 and contribute 10% […]

  Today, at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received President of the Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, Lt. General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad. And from the Sudanese side, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Muhi al-Din Salem, Director General of the General […]

  Majorities of Malagasy want democracy and oppose military rule but are willing to accept military intervention if elected leaders abuse their power, according to an Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) survey in late 2024. In case of a military takeover of the government, a plurality of citizens said civilian rule should be restored as quickly as possible, though substantial minorities would accept a more gradual transition. On Tuesday, Madagascar military leaders announced […]

  Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and readiness. From 21 to 23 October, the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) in Johannesburg will bring together over 280 policymakers, investors and project developers from 40 countries to accelerate the continent’s participation in high-integrity carbon markets. Hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with […]

  Ahead of World Food Day, South Africa’s hunger crisis just met its next wave of disruption. Sixty of the country’s smartest Gen Z innovators spent a week hacking one of the nation’s toughest problems, child hunger, and emerged with breakthrough, tech-powered ideas that could change how food insecurity is tackled.  Artificial intelligence, blockchain, data visualisation and community-driven platforms were among the technologies harnessed during The Biggest Hunger Hack, a […]

  The world’s largest and best-rated tech show presents GITEX LATAM – its inaugural Latin American edition – in São Paulo, Brazil from 16-17 March 2027 GITEX LATAM promises to redefine the region as the definitive epicentre of Latin America’s digital future Event will spark global public-private collaboration and digital infrastructure across AI, agritech, connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity&data centres As Latin America’s digital market accelerates, poised to reach almost US$950 billion […]