Staff Writer

 The African Union (AU) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have partnered to develop the first framework for addressing the unique challenges of the informal food sector – a vital yet often overlooked component of Africa’s food systems. They are developing the first formal guidelines to help governments better integrate the informal sector into national food systems and establish conditions that enable individuals and small enterprises to ensure food […]

 More than thirty participants from the Federal Ministries of Energy, Health, Education, Budget and agencies specializing in the energy sector in Nigeria met this Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Abuja on the initiative of ECOWAS, as part of the implementation of the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP). The aim of this important meeting is to present to the various stakeholders the results of feasibility studies for the electrification of […]

 Following an alert of a highly pathogenic avian Influenza (H5N1) outbreak in poultry, commonly known as bird flu, in Kano state,  the World Health Organization ( WHO) has stepped up its support to the Government of Nigeria to prevent transmission of the virus to humans. While the virus spreads rapidly among birds, it also has the potential to infect mammals, including humans. It poses a significant threat to both animal […]

 To improve capacity for treatment of infectious diseases and mitigate the risk of cross-border disease transmission, the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has established and handed over an Infectious Diseases facility in the border of Nimule to the Magwi County Health Department. The new 15 bed capacity facility is designed to bolster the country’s healthcare system by providing necessary resources and infrastructure to manage […]

 Despite ongoing global challenges and geopolitical tensions, economic activ­ity in Uganda has remained robust. According to a new World Bank report, real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.1% in fiscal year 2023/2024 on top of 5.3% growth registered a year before. This growth has been broad-based with significant contributions from the service sector, particularly tourism, as well as the industrial sector including manufacturing and construction. The 24th edition of the Uganda […]

 International mining stakeholders are increasing their access to Africa's mineral resources through joint ventures, acquisitions and stakes in local projects. Meanwhile, African countries and operators are leveraging these partnerships to enhance capital, accelerate project development and meet ambitious production targets. The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), taking place in Cape Town this October, will spotlight mergers and acquisitions (M&A), offering African projects a platform to showcase opportunities and providing global […]

 A few months ago, life took a sudden twist for 57-year-old Angela Dukpe (name changed), residing in a village in Gwer West Local Government Area, Benue state, when a painless nodule on her left leg developed into a big smelly sore, disfiguring her left leg.  "I initially dismissed the lump, which became a big wound with pus coming out of it. The wound affected my self-esteem and social life, making […]

 APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is glad to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been invited as a special guest to attend the Elective General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), taking place on March 14-15, 2025, in Algiers, Algeria.  The invitation, extended by ANOCA President Mr. Mustapha Berraf, underscores the strong […]

 Africa’s annual capital expenditure (capex) is projected to increase to $54 billion by 2030 from $43 billion expected in 2025, according to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) State of African Energy: 2025 Outlook. Subsequently, exploration drilling across the continent will rise, with spending surpassing $6 billion in 2024. With a slate of licensing rounds and a surge in M&A activity expected this year, Africa is gearing up for accelerated growth […]