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  Experts from pan-African legal and advisory firm CLG highlighted Africa’s expanding opportunities for cross-border investment during a workshop at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 on Monday, noting that local expertise and strategic planning are essential for navigating the continent’s regulatory and financial challenges. “When you go to non-African financiers, they often have a general view that all African countries have a higher risk of doing […]

  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has successfully closed its largest-ever debt facility, a landmark US$1.5 billion syndicated loan. This transaction, a milestone in the Corporation’s history, attracted a diverse consortium of new and returning lenders spanning the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. Originally launched at US$1.3 billion, the three-year facility, proceeds of which will be used for general corporate purposes, attracted […]

  By Ajong Mbapndah L, Managing Editor Pan African Visions (www.PanAfricanVisions.com)   The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by environmental demands, technological advances, geopolitical dynamics, and changing consumer patterns. In light of supply chain vulnerabilities, climate change, and growing energy inequality, the conventional model, which is centered on fossil fuels and centralised infrastructure, is no longer viable. These pressures have seen a global shift in priorities, reflected […]

  Radisson Hotel Group (https://RadissonHotels.com/) announces the expansion of its Radisson Individuals brand, driven by the brand’s exceptional growth to over 100 hotels in operation and under development since its launch in 2020. Today, the portfolio encompasses a variety of property types and experiences appealing to a broad traveler demographic. With an extended brand portfolio that now encompasses the new premier, boutique, and retreats segments, Radisson Individuals provides even more opportunities […]

  Applications are now open (https://apo-opa.co/4pMyNB0) for the next edition of the Young Reporters Programme, which will run during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Sixteen aspiring sports journalists from around the world will be selected to take part in this immersive training experience, and develop their skills in a real Games-time environment.   New format inspired by global media trends Launched at the inaugural YOG in Singapore in 2010, […]

  Merck Foundation in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2400 scholarships, 925 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity&Weight Management; and One Year Fellowship program for Diabetes&hypertension for doctors from 52 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Merck Foundation released the First storybooks and Animation Films […]

  The Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT), the trade and investment promotion organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in partnership with   Islamic Development bank Group and its Business Forum (THIQAH) (https://IDBGF.org/) together with the Republic of Mali, will host the OIC Investment Forum in Africa from 2 to 4 December 2025.  This landmark event will bring together Ministers, API CEOs, investors, multilateral and regional banks and international institutions to […]

  Sierra Leone has officially acceded to the United Nations Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (UN Water Convention) in a high-level ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s growing commitment to sustainable water governance at both the national and regional level.    The country now joins […]

  The Tanzanian government has intensified political repression, raising grave concerns that the general elections scheduled for October 29, 2025, will be free and fair. The authorities have suppressed the political opposition and critics of the ruling party, stifled the media, and failed to ensure the electoral commission’s independence. The authorities need to stop muzzling dissenting voices and the media, and instead engage in meaningful reforms to ensure free, fair, […]