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 Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mines of South Sudan, has joined the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference as a speaker. Minister Abucha will take part in the Ministerial Forum, where he will share insight into South Sudan’s policy frameworks, investment incentives and infrastructure plans aimed at unlocking the full potential of the country’s mining sector.  As South Sudan seeks to increase mining investments and drive projects forward, AMW provides […]

 Cassava Technologies (https://www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of African heritage, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South African AI Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on growing responsible AI adoption, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African continent.   In terms of the agreement, SAAIA’s more than 3,000 AI practitioners, comprising entrepreneurs, researchers, and members of the […]

 The Guinea Chamber of Mines and Critical Minerals Africa Group (www.CMAGAfrica.com) have today announced the signing of a ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering strategic partnership, attracting investment, and unlocking the immense potential of Guinea’s critical minerals sector. This alliance marks a significant milestone in Guinea’s journey to becoming a key player in Africa’s industrialisation and global supply chains for critical minerals. The MOU underscores a shared commitment […]

 The West African Development Bank (BOAD) (www.BOAD.org) has achieved a major milestone in strengthening its governance by securing professional certification for its Internal Audit function from the French Institute of Audit and Internal Control (IFACI). This certification, formalized under Certificate No. IFACI/2025/0227r, issued on February 27, 2025 and valid through February 28, 2028, attests to the organizational maturity of BOAD’s Internal Audit function and its ability to deliver tangible value […]

 As part of the Independence Day celebrations, President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, officiated the unveiling of the nation’s second National Monument in tribute to Seychellois Fallen Heroes. The commemorative event, held this morning at Peace Park in Victoria, gathered families, dignitaries, and members of the public in a solemn moment of remembrance, honouring those who gave their lives in the pursuit of democracy and freedom. To […]

 In a ceremony steeped in profound reverence and national healing, President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the official launching of the National Monument honouring citizens illegally incarcerated at Union Vale Prison. Accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, the President led the nation in a solemn tribute that transformed a site of past suffering into a beacon of justice, memory, and hope. The historic ceremony brought together survivors, families of victims, […]

 His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended warm greetings to His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan, the government, and the people of Seychelles on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day. In a post shared via his official X account, President Dr Muizzu expressed hope that the festivities would be filled with joy and togetherness. He also reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to its stable bilateral partnership with Seychelles. In a […]

 Today in Al-Alamain City, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnessed the swearing-in of Counselor Assem Abdel Latif El-Saeed Abdel Fattah as President of the Court of Cassation; Counselor Osama Youssef Shalaby Youssef as President of the Council of State; Counselor Hussein Madkour Mohamed Abdel Fattah as President of the State Lawsuits Authority, and Counselor Mohamed Ahmed Khalil Hafez Khalil as President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador […]

 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a bold new national initiative aimed at eliminating AIDS among children by 2030 – a move hailed by the United Nations as “a beacon of hope” amid growing global funding constraints.  “Our country can no longer tolerate children being born and growing up with HIV, when tools exist to prevent, detect and effectively treat this infection,” President Félix Tshisekedi declared at […]