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  The Ashanti Green Initiative - led by Oheneba Nana Kwaku Duah, Prince of the Ashanti Kingdom of Ghana - has joined the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) as a partner. The foundation’s participation underscores its commitment to strengthening cooperation between Ghana and global mining stakeholders in advancing Africa’s mineral industrialization agenda. At AMW, the Ashanti Green Initiative will engage in high-level panel discussions, exclusive networking sessions and project showcases, […]

  The upcoming Nigeria Mining Week conference and expo will feature exciting new forums to engage mining houses, sector specialists and investors specifically on matters such as steel, gold, gemstones and power. In addition, the Kaduna State Deal Room, Quarrying Forum and Women in Extractive Industries Forum are expected to gather high-profile mining dignitaries as the event celebrates its 10th edition when it returns to Abuja from 13 to 15 […]

  Humphrey Asiimwe, CEO of the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Mines, has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders - taking place from October 1-3, 2025, in Cape Town. Asiimwe will feature on the Africa’s Mineral Future: A Roadmap Toward Sustainable Growth and Value Creation panel, showcasing best practices to leverage mining to drive revenue generation, employment […]

  The African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) that was recently launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is seeking to unlock up to US$70 billion annually in economic gains for Africa by boosting innovation-driven sustainable growth. ARIH is expected to catalyse technological sovereignty, intra-African trade, sustainable growth and structural transformation of African economies by fostering scientific research, innovation and commercialisation of homegrown technologies. This is aimed at accelerating intra-African […]

  The West African Development Bank (BOAD) (www.BOAD.org) is pleased to announce its official membership in the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. This initiative, spearheaded by the Brazilian Presidency of the G20, seeks to eradicate hunger and poverty (SDGs 1&2) and reduce inequalities (SDG 10) by supporting low-income countries. By joining the 197 members of the Alliance—which already includes 102 countries, 29 international organizations, 14 financial institutions, and 52 […]

  The Government of Ghana and international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global Mercy™ hospital ship will sail to Ghana in August 2026. While docked in the Port of Tema, the ship will deliver free specialized surgeries and provide training for healthcare professionals, advancing Ghana’s national goals for safe surgical care.  This field service marks Mercy Ships’ fifth visit to Ghana since 1991, building […]

  From September 30 to October 5, 2025, the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida will host the 16th edition of the Salon du Cheval, a landmark event in Morocco’s equestrian calendar. Held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this edition will center on the theme: “Horse Welfare, a Link Between Equestrian Practices.” This focus reflects a shared commitment to placing the horse’s well-being at […]

  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation&President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, First Lady of the Republic of Liberia and […]