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  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 […]

  Control Risks (www.ControlRisks.com), the global specialist risk consultancy, today released the 10th edition of its flagship Africa Risk-Reward Index (ARRI), developed in partnership with Oxford Economics Africa. The 2025 edition of the ARRI marks almost a decade of tracking the economies of 24 African markets, ensuring  the political, security and economic insights remain truly data-driven. ARRI highlights the diversity of African markets. While aggregate risk across the continent has […]

  CS OILFIELD (https://CS-OILFIELD.com), a specialty oilfield chemicals service company based in Turkey, is pleased to announce its participation as a Silver Sponsor at African Energy Week 2025, which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 29 September to 3 October. The sponsorship demonstrates a firm commitment to advancing performance-driven chemical solutions for Africa’s energy sector. As a service company built on engineering precision, manufacturing expertise, and logistics agility, […]

  Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with National Union Bank – مصرف الاتحاد الوطني (NUB), aimed at modernising Libya’s banking sector and expanding access to secure, innovative financial services.  Under this agreement, Network International will provide NUB with a comprehensive range of digital payment processing services, including end-to-end prepaid card issuance and a […]

  ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) (https://Engie-EnergyAccess.com), Africa’s leading off-grid solar provider, has released a new White Paper, “Maximising Impact: Transforming Grant Funding for Energy Access”, calling for a fundamental shift in how grant capital is deployed to close Africa’s energy access gap.  Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a critical crossroads. With less than five years to 2030, the goal to ensure affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all is at […]

  With just one month to go before the African Mining Week (AMW) conference, global mining stakeholders are preparing for industry-shaping discussions, deal signings and new partnerships at Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders.  Scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town, AMW takes place under the theme From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth, uniting African stakeholders with global partners to enhance investment flows across the mining value […]

  London is set to be ignited with the spirit of Africa as Film Africa, the UK’s and Europe’s leading film festival celebrating African and African diaspora cinema, running from 14–23 November 2025, brought to you by the Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org). For ten dazzling days, the city will transform into a hub of African creativity—red-carpet galas, groundbreaking films, engaging workshops delivered by leading experts, intimate panels, and unforgettable cultural […]

  American global law firm Sidley Austin has confirmed its participation as an Associate Sponsor at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town. The firm’s participation underscores its commitment to supporting Africa’s mining sector growth for economic expansion and job creation. African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining […]

  Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, will speak at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference - Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place October 1-3. During the event, Minister Badawi will participate in the high-level Ministerial Forum, where he is expected to showcase emerging opportunities across Egypt’s mining industry. Minister Badawi will also join the Strengthening Middle East and Africa Partnerships in Mining for […]