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  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 […]

  CityBlue Hotels, one of Africa’s fastest-growing hotel groups, has selected UK-based platform Inntelo AI to deploy AI-native concierge agents across its portfolio, marking a significant step in the group’s strategy to lead the next phase of hospitality innovation across the continent. The announcement will be unveiled at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa (www.FutureHospitality.com) taking place in Nairobi on 31 March 2026. The rollout represents one of the first scaled […]

  The Coca-Cola system in South Africa, comprised of Coca-Cola (http://www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) and its authorized bottlers - Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages - today announced a planned R17.6 billion investment in South Africa through 2030. The announcement was made by Luis Felipe Avellar, president of The Coca-Cola Company’s Africa operating unit, at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg. The investment will support expanded production capacity, […]

  The First Group Hospitality and MIDROC Investment Group have signed a master agreement to develop and operate 10 properties across Ethiopia, marking a significant growth of internationally branded hospitality assets in the East African country. The agreement was formalized during the Future Hospitality Summit Africa (www.FutureHospitality.com)  in Nairobi. The portfolio includes independent and Marriott-branded franchised properties in key urban and gateway destinations, including Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Bahir Dar, Jimma, […]

  The Diar Group in partnership with Staroot Real Estate, is pleased to announce a proposed collaboration to develop and operate Diani Residences by CityBlue, a landmark mixed-use residential and hospitality development in Diani Beach. The announcement will be unveiled at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa (www.FutureHospitality.com) taking place in Nairobi on 1 April 2026. Set on approximately five acres, the project is envisioned as a flagship lifestyle destination comprising […]

  CityBlue Hotels, a member of The Diar Group, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, is pleased to announce a deal with Sands of Darakasi Resort Ltd for the development and operation of Oceara Residences by CityBlue, a landmark beachfront hospitality project in Watamu, Kenya. Set on an approximately 6-acre prime beachfront site with over 130 metres of direct ocean frontage, Oceara Residences by CityBlue is envisioned as a premier coastal […]

  Following the 150th ordinary meeting of its Board of Directors held on 25 and 26 March in Dakar, under the chairmanship of Mr. Serge EKUE, the WAMU Council of Ministers, at its meeting held on Friday 27 March, formally approved all of the institution’s strategic proposals. This dual approval confirms the Bank’s financial strength and officially launches its new 2026–2030 development cycle. The financial year ended 31 December 2025, […]