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 President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the government and the people of Ghana, has expressed condolences to the families of eight cherished citizens of Ghana who died in the Air Force helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti region on Tuesday, 6th August 2025. He announced that a Board of Inquiry has been constituted to conduct transparent investigations into the cause of the tragedy. “I want to assure […]

 “An Evening of Reflections and Memorials for the eight persons who lost their lives in Wednesday’s helicopter crash will be held at the forecourt of the State House on Saturday, 9th August. The 5.00 pm programme will climax the three days of national mourning. The state funeral, an inter-denominational service, will be on Thursday, 15th August at the Black Star Square.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, Republic […]

 The President of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan on Friday morning welcomed to State House Seychellois swimming sensation Ms. Angelina Smythe, following her outstanding performance during the 13th Jeux de la Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l’Océan Indien (CJSOI) being held in Seychelles. The 16-year-old Seychellois athlete delivered an exceptional performance in the pool, clinching an impressive tally of 5 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals, making […]

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany underscored their commitment to build healthcare capacity, support girl education and break infertility stigma in Nigeria during their high-level meeting with H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The discussion was led by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation BOT and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Senator Dr. Rasha […]

 FIND (www.FINDdx.org) congratulates Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MoH) on today’s announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that Kenya has successfully eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as “sleeping sickness” as a public health problem.  “This is an incredible achievement and and is testimony to what can be accomplished through the investment and dedication of partners striving towards a common goal,” said Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, CEO and Chief Transformation […]

 Mozambique’s Minister of Minerals and Energy Estevão Pale will speak at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference, sharing insight into projects underway in LNG, exploration and infrastructure development. During the event – which is scheduled for September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – Minister Pale will lead the Invest in Mozambique Energies session, connecting with investors as the country strives to augment its […]

 The President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Ghana following Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight people, including two ministers.   “I am deeply saddened by the helicopter crash that led to the loss of eight people, including Ghana’s Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. It is devastating […]

 IPT Africa (www.IPTAfrica.com), a purpose-driven leader in the B2B global cross-border payments sector, is proud to announce its selection into the prestigious Visa Accelerator Program - Africa 2025, becoming the first Mauritian company to join this highly competitive, pan-African fintech cohort. Chosen from thousands of high-growth startups across the continent, IPT Africa now joins an elite group of 22 innovators for a 12-week accelerator powered by Visa and Plug and […]

 As the continent’s leading customer experience (CX) event returns to Cape Town next week, the CEM Africa Summit 2025 promises to confront the industry’s toughest challenges head-on, from fragmented data strategies and siloed teams to the rising demand for human-centered digital experiences.  Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and rapid technological disruption, African CX leaders are under more pressure than ever to deliver value that is both measurable and meaningful. […]