Staff Writer

 The Seychelles Tourism Academy proudly concluded its 2025 graduation ceremony Thursday afternoon, celebrating the achievements of 181 graduates across ten specialized tourism and hospitality programs. The ceremony, held at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS), was graced by the presence of President Wavel Ramkalawan, who attended alongside First Lady Linda Ramkalawan and a host of distinguished guests. The graduating cohort represented three distinct academic levels, reflecting the Academy's comprehensive educational […]

 More than 22,000 people including over 11,000 children have been displaced in Mahaas in central Somalia due to intense fighting that has left thousands cut off without basic services, Save the Children said.  Clashes between local militia, government forces and non-state armed groups in the Hiraan region have intensified in the last two months, with a significant escalation on July 27 displacing over 22,800 people [1] in Mahaas district alone, […]

 The European Union‑Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) is deeply saddened by the tragic military helicopter crash that occurred on 6 August 2025 in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, claiming the lives of eight individuals, including the Honourable Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Honourable Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Murtala Mahammed (MP). “On behalf of our Board, members, and all our partners across Europe, Africa, […]

 The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (“ICD”) (https://ICD-ps.org), a multilateral development financial institution and the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is pleased to announce the successful closure of USD 145 million Shariah compliant syndicated financing facility for Türkiye İhracat Kredi Bankası A.Ş. or Export Credit Bank of Türkiye A.S. (“Turk Eximbank”). The facility has been structured as a Commodity Murabaha with a tenor of […]

 This Women’s Day, WomenIN calls on every woman, ally, and leader to take up space, raise their voice, and own their power — unapologetically. To mark Women’s Month, WomenIN proudly launches #LimitlessVoices, a bold, raw, and empowering campaign that honours the stories of African women who are redefining what’s possible — across industries, communities, and generations. “We created #LimitlessVoices to amplify the power of real stories — the truth behind […]

 Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies is pleased to announce Ross Lubetkin, CEO of Welligence Energy Analytics, as a confirmed speaker at this year’s event in Cape Town. As global attention turns to Africa’s upstream resurgence and the continent’s growing role in energy security, Welligence offers a data-driven perspective on how global investors can capitalize on emerging oil and gas opportunities across the region. From Senegal’s deepwater […]

 This year’s C&I Energy+Storage Summit Zambia (http://apo-opa.co/4ooxzen) isn’t just about big-picture insights — it’s where the region’s most ambitious energy professionals roll up their sleeves and get to work. Across two days of immersive, expert-led masterclasses, attendees will gain hands-on knowledge and real-world guidance on some of the most pressing topics shaping Zambia’s commercial and industrial (C&I) energy landscape. From decoding power purchase agreements (PPAs) to navigating battery storage integration and […]

 The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on the celebration of their Independence Day. This important occasion is a proud reflection of the resilience, unity, and aspirations of the Ivorian people. It marks not only the commemoration of national sovereignty but also the ongoing journey of Côte d’Ivoire as a […]

 African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, the continent’s premier energy event, is set to welcome U.S. Senator Ted Cruz as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. Senator Cruz, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Commerce and Foreign Relations Committees and one of Washington’s most prominent energy voices, will address delegates in Cape Town, highlighting the strategic value of deeper U.S. commercial and diplomatic engagement in African […]