Staff Writer

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Mr. Hassan Abdallah, and Minister of Finance, Mr. Ahmed Kouchouk. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the President was briefed on macroeconomic indicators, as well as the economic and structural reforms and measures the government is implementing. These efforts aim to improve financial and economic indicators through sectoral […]

 Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, congratulated H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, for being awarded the prestigious ‘Mother of the Nation Order’ by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej emphasized, “I am very happy for you Your Excellency Mama Samia, you […]

 Out of the many humanitarian issues challenging the population in South Sudan, cholera is currently one of the most dangerous. Responding to an outbreak in Jonglei State, UN peacekeepers from South Korea have provided Bor State Hospital with essential medical supplies. The potentially lifesaving goods, including 1,000 doses of cholera medication and intravenous fluids and equipment needed for infusions, are urgently needed. In Bor’s camp for internally displaced persons, 18 […]

 On May 2nd, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on China-Liberia relations. Yin said that as the world is undergoing profound changes, China is willing to work with Liberia to steadily implement the outcomes of the meeting between the two heads of state and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, and promote […]

 The Entities of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group (www.IsDB.org), including the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH), are pleased to announce the 13th edition of the Private Sector Forum (PSF 2025), taking place from […]

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication&Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One of the Most Influential African Women for Six Consecutive Years (2019 - 2024) expressed, “Happy […]

 South Sudan’s former-Minister of Petroleum Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth has called on Frontier to move the annual Africa Energies Summit to Africa, highlighting the critical value of hosting an Africa-focused event on African soil. As the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly agrees with the calls of Gatkuoth. At a time when investing in African energy has become a critical topic, hosting an international […]

 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2025 comes to Cape Town from 17–19 June 2025, bringing together the most influential voices in hospitality investment, development, and sustainability from across the globe. This year’s speaker lineup features major investors, visionaries, strategists, and dealmakers who are actively reshaping the landscape of hospitality across Africa. William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor Hotels, will headline the summit. A self-made entrepreneur who launched his first […]

 The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemns continuing air strikes in Fangak, Jonglei state, which have led to civilian deaths, injuries and displacement as well as the destruction of humanitarian property.  On 3 May, aerial bombardments in Old Fangak led to seven civilians being killed while some 27 others were injured and a Médecins Sans Frontières pharmacy was destroyed. This morning, an air strike near a World Food Programme […]