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 The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Chad on the celebration of their Independence Day. This significant occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on Chad’s enduring journey as a sovereign nation and its steadfast contributions to the advancement of peace, stability, and regional cooperation across the continent. As a valued Member State […]

 The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received Prof. Wautabouna OUATTARA, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the West Africa region, in audience on Friday, 8 August 2025. In his welcome address, President Touray welcomed Prof. Ouattara’s appointment and reiterated the West African organisation’s support for the success of his mandate. He also requested the International Monetary Fund’s contribution to the development of […]

 The U.S. Embassy in Mozambique is pleased to announce the arrival of Chargé d’Affaires Abigail L. Dressel on August 11.  She will lead the U.S. Mission to Mozambique. Chargé d’Affaires Dressel, a career diplomat, will work to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States of America and the Republic of Mozambique.  “It is an honor to return to Mozambique, an important partner of the United States,” said Chargé d’Affaires […]

 "In an era of evolving information landscapes, safeguarding information integrity is paramount to fostering trust, informed citizenship, and robust democracies across Africa," stated Director of information and communication Directorate, Leslie Richer, “This framework marks an important step in equipping our citizens with the critical skills needed to navigate the digital age." The Information and Communication Directorate, in a collaborative effort with the UNESCO Liaison Office to the AU and UNECA, […]

 A rapidly escalating cholera outbreak in eastern Chad has claimed 16 lives and infected at least 288 people across three health districts in the last week, with the majority of cases reported in several refugee camps in Ouaddaï province. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is responding by delivering emergency health services in affected camps, working alongside government partners to contain the outbreak and support vulnerable communities. This growing health crisis […]

 The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced a powerful line-up of headline and international speakers for its prestigious annual conference taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), 30 – 31 October 2025 for the advancement of women in Africa as innovators and entrepreneurs. In its eleventh edition, AWIEF’s benchmarking Conference, Expo and Awards, has more than 60 African and global thought leaders across […]

 South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe will speak at this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His participation comes as the country advances developments in oil, gas and infrastructure, seeking to address key economic challenges by monetizing untapped energy resources.    Minister Mantashe’s return to the event reflects […]

 Winston Chitando, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Mines and Mining Development, has confirmed his participation as a speaker at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) - Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders. During the event, Minister Chitando is expected to outline strategic investment opportunities across the country’s mining industry, while highlighting the impact of recent regulatory reforms.  Minister Chitando will join African mining ministers at the high-level Ministerial Forum, which will spotlight […]

 Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) (https://Liquid.Tech/), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced the successful completion of its 2024 Fibre TechCelerate Programme in South Africa. The first cohort of 20 SMMEs and 10 female ICT students from Walter Sisulu University received their certifications at a graduation ceremony facilitated in East London. Twenty-five new SMMEs were welcomed into the 2025 programme at the same time. […]