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  African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across the continent. Opening the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) 66th Annual Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria’s youthful population — on average aged 16.9 years — could either drive prosperity or deepen poverty depending on policy […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) proudly announces this year’s 20 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars, celebrating the visionaries shaping Africa’s energy future. The 20 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars represent the full spectrum of the energy industry across Africa – from oil to natural gas and renewables – and have emerged as the drivers of the African energy sector. Representing both public and private companies, these […]

  The first round of political consultations between the United Arab Emirates and the African Union Commission was held in Abu Dhabi, building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019, and within the framework of the shared commitment to strengthening strategic partnership, as well as the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed in July 2025 on health partnerships in Africa. Both sides agreed to pursue tangible outcomes by intensifying technical […]

  The Government of Liberia, through the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Sara Beysolow-Nyanti, announces the official arrangements for the signing of the Book of Condolence in honor of the late Hon. Sylvester M. Grigsby, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs; Former Minister of State without Portfolio; Former Superintendent of Sinoe County; and Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. The signing ceremony will take place on Thursday, […]

  African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework aimed at promoting, developing and improving gas infrastructure in Nigeria. It was signed on the sidelines of the just ended fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) by Mrs Helen Brume, Director and Global Head – Project and Asset Based Finance on behalf of […]

  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. LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA, The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana […]

  VUKA Group (https://WeAreVUKA.com/) has unveiled the comprehensive programme for the C&I Energy + Storage Summit (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/), set to take place on 4-5 November 2025 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The summit aims to equip commercial and industrial (C&I) leaders with strategies to enhance energy resilience, reduce costs and navigate market reforms amid South Africa’s evolving energy landscape.  “We are once again working with the Energy Intensive Users […]

  Watersheds critical to water security in Nairobi and surrounding communities are set for restoration thanks to an investment in Kenya of USD1.65 million by the Coca-Cola system (www.CCBAGroup.com). The project in the Upper-Tana and Mid-Galana basins encompasses agroforestry systems designed to benefit the supply of key water reservoirs for Nairobi and rainwater harvesting in groundwater recharge areas for Mzima Springs. In collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and local […]

  Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) today announces the expansion of its cinema lens range with the launch of its widest-ever Cine-Servo lens.. With its ultra-wide 11mm focal length and expansive 100-degree angle of view, the Canon CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is a flexible choice for confined studio setups and dynamic live events, where framing both the subject and setting is essential. Available in either RF or PL mount, the new lens […]