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  The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan, paid a courtesy call on the Secretary of State of the Holy See, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The meeting formed part of President Ramkalawan’s official visit to the Vatican City, during which he was received in the audience by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. During cordial discussions, President Ramkalawan conveyed his gratitude for the warm reception extended to […]

  H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), concluded a successful participation and engagements at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held from August 20–22, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. His engagement reaffirmed Africa’s strategic vision for a dynamic partnership with Japan and underscored TICAD as a cornerstone for advancing shared prosperity, peace, and sustainable development. Keynote Call for Bold, Innovative Partnerships At the opening ceremony, […]

  Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment platform, is pleased to welcome Tropical General Investment Group (TGI) as an Official Premier Partner. As a leading multinational conglomerate, TGI is driving value addition and promoting inclusivity through manufacturing and strategic investments across emerging markets. TGI will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of IATF2025 which aims to boost trade and investment in Africa. The event […]

  Young entrepreneurs in Senegal are bringing their business ideas to life, using two new digital service centres that offer free computers, high-speed internet, and other tools. The centres supported by the International Trade Centre (ITC) are housed at universities in the northern city of Saint-Louis and the southern city of Ziguinchor. Through training, networking, and mentorship, the centres are helping new founders launch and grow their ventures. Here are two of […]

  Angolan oil producer Etu Energias has joined this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a Silver Partner. The company’s participation comes as it pursues accelerated oil production in Angola, with advancements in onshore exploration and offshore development positioning it to achieve its 80,000 barrel per day (bpd) goal. Etu Energias’ Chairman and CEO Edson dos Santos is also speaking at the event, underscoring the […]

  Diaspora nationals on vacation in their country visited historical and developmental sites in the Adi-Keih sub-zone on 19 August. The tour was organized by the PFDJ Central Office. Upon arrival at the Adi-Keih College of Business and Social Science, they were warmly welcomed by the residents of Adi-Keih and the college community. They also visited the historical sites of Kohaito, Ishga, Safira Dam, and the ancient Egyptian tomb, where […]

  Mr. Efrem Teklu, coordinator of the students’ summer work program in the Central Region, reported that commendable activities have been carried out through the program. He also noted that 95% of the program focused on water and soil conservation. In the program, which ran from 7 July to 16 August, 7,528 students from 22 secondary schools participated across various centers. As a result, over 450,000 meters of terraces were […]

  For many inhabitants of the Cape Verde archipelago, the night of 10-11 August 2025 will never be forgotten. Never before had they faced such devastation. In just a few hours, torrential rains brought by Tropical Storm Erin turned streets into raging torrents, triggered landslides, and destroyed vital infrastructure. Countless homes were destroyed or severely damaged, and the livelihoods of hundreds of families were wiped out. At least nine people […]

  Link to Live Stream of Inaugural Session of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025: xxxxx (https://apo-opa.co/41j9MCY) Merck Foundation (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and […]