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 We are sorry that FIND's Diagnostic Day event (www.FINDdx.org) livestream at the World Health Assembly was interrupted by hackers today. The goal of the meeting is to bring together world leaders together to discuss the future of diagnostics, a mission that is critical in a world at increasing risk of disease outbreaks and pandemics. To ensure that this crucial conversation continues, FIND sent a new livestream link to participants. We appreciate […]

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia and beyond through their Scholarships and Capacity Building Program. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation shared, “For over […]

  On a BAL career night (www.BAL.NBA.com), Pieter Prinsloo recorded a game-high 30 points and 11 rebounds, Teafale Lenard Jr. added 20 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Made By Basketball (MBB, South Africa) defeated Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya) 75-74 when the BAL Nile Conference resumed at BK Arena in Kigali on Tuesday afternoon. MBB overcame an 18-point deficit in the second half and it came down to a […]

 By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). As the hottest year ever recorded draws to a close, climate change is passing from theory to reality and gaining ever-increasing urgency in statehouses around the world. The goal of achieving net zero CO2 emissions worldwide by 2050 is widely agreed upon by climate experts as necessary to avoid irreversible changes in Earth’s weather patterns that could cause centuries of harm […]

 As the United States imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a strategic shift in global partnerships.  In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Dr Adesina revealed that 47 of Africa’s 54 countries will be impacted directly by the new U.S. trade policies, with […]

 The 2025 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa Awards will honour three exceptional individuals whose leadership, vision, and integrity have profoundly shaped the hospitality industry in Africa and beyond. David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, will be recognised with the FHS Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality Award; William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor Hotels, will receive the FHS Leadership Award and Hala Matar Choufany, President of […]

 The Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG) (www.IsDB.org) affiliated institutions organized the 13th Private Sector Forum from May 20 to 22, 2025, at Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center in Algiers (People's Democratic Republic of Algeria). The forum was convened on the sidelines of the Group's annual meetings, under the high patronage of His Excellency President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. The forum highlighted the IsDB Group's […]

 During the 17th edition of the International Agricultural Exhibition in Morocco (SIAM), Sistema.bio (https://Sistema.bio), the global leader in biodigestion technology for family farmers, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Danone, a leading global food and beverage company.  “Danone is committed to supporting smallholder dairy farmers to enhance their farm resilience. We see this partnership with Sistema.bio to implement biodigesters for driving manure transformation as a key […]

 The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBIInstitute.org) successfully concluded the 19th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance, held as part of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers. The Forum, themed “Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion in Islamic Finance,” convened global thought leaders, policymakers, development experts, and industry stakeholders to explore innovative strategies for advancing sustainable development through Islamic finance.  The opening session featured keynote speeches by prominent figures, including […]