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  Radisson Hotel Group has reached a significant milestone in Africa, with more than 100 hotels across the continent in operation and under development. Radisson Blu continues to anchor the legacy footprint. At the same time, the Radisson brand is the fastest riser, supported by a strong conversion engine and a concrete pipeline that continues to translate into openings. Building on this momentum, the Group has signed over 15 new […]

  The Caribbean’s energy ambitions received a major financial boost this March as Afreximbank confirmed it is increasing its CARICOM financing capacity to $5 billion, marking a significant step toward closing the region’s infrastructure and development funding gap. Speaking during the Atlantic Basin Business Forum at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026, Okechukwu Ihejirika, Acting CEO for the Caribbean Office at Afreximbank, emphasized that access to capital remains the single most […]

  The United States is stepping up its push for deeper energy and infrastructure partnerships in the Caribbean, with a focus on Suriname’s emerging oil and gas sector and the region’s long-term energy security, according to Paul Watzlavick, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo. “It’s increasingly clear that this region is an essential partner to the U.S.,” Watzlavick said. “We want partnerships that support a strong workforce, keep […]

  Merck Foundation also marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026 through their ‘Our Africa’ TV program Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies continue their partnership to Advocate for Girl Education to End FGM Across Africa. ​Dr. Rasha Kelej emphasizes that Girl Education is Key to Ending Female Genital Mutilation, Child Marriage and Breaking Infertility Stigma around women. ​Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) with African First Ladies […]

  Afrobarometer (http://Afrobarometer.org), in partnership with the African Leadership (AL) for Governance Network, concluded the 2026 Governance Sector Challenge in March, an eight-week immersive policy research and innovation programme designed to equip young African leaders with the skills to develop data-driven solutions to Africa’s most pressing governance challenges.  Under the theme “Building public trust in institutions for better governance,” the 2026 sector challenge brought together 45 emerging public leaders to explore the drivers […]

  By Alioune Ciss, Chief Executive Officer, Webb Fontaine (www.WebbFontaine.com).  Until recently, the modernisation of customs processes was a race to digitise paperwork and automate manual workflows. With that phase largely complete, we are entering a far more consequential era: the shift from automated systems to agentic ones. We are moving toward systems that not only follow rules, but also largely configure themselves, adapt to regulatory shifts in real-time, and interact with human experts […]

  In recent years, as a vivid example of China and other countries jointly building the Health Silk Road, China and Zambia have continuously deepened their cooperation in the medical field. Chinese medical workers and advanced technologies have traveled across mountains and seas, providing strong support for Zambia to cultivate local talents and enhance its medical and health service capacity. As a pioneer in China to engage in international medical […]

  A long-term medical training partnership between Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) and Malagasy healthcare professionals has enabled clubfoot patients to receive better treatment in Madagascar, highlighting the impact of surgical education. Fanirisoa (5) and Vonjy (3) were both born with clubfoot, a congenital condition that causes the feet to turn inwards and downward. Without treatment, this condition can lead to permanent disability. Peer-reviewed research (https://apo-opa.co/4v2rsjl) has shown that the Ponseti method achieves […]

  As disruptions to global shipping routes continue to increase energy prices – with oil prices reaching over $100 per barrel in March 2026 – the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference will connect global investors with emerging supply and investment opportunities across Africa’s coal value chain. The event will feature a panel titled Africa’s Mining Opportunity in the Geopolitical Sphere, examining how ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global […]