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 TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao), is proud to announce that it will be hosting the Connect Xperience event. This initiative will bring companies and strategic partners together to evaluate how local cloud infrastructure and services can assist in accelerating digital transformation and bring far reaching benefits to multiple sectors across the Nigerian economy.  At present, Nigeria's cloud computing market is valued at around $1.03 billion and is […]

 Ambassador Han Jing attended the 2nd edition of the International Relations Association (IRAZ) Diplomats’ Roundtable and delivered a speech entitled U.S. Abuse of Tariffs Cannot Stop the Trend of Economic Globalization. Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Zambia, think tanks, universities as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps from more than 10 countries, including Tanzania, Zimbabwe, France, India and the U.S., attended. By answering three questions “Why is the U.S. abuse of tariffs wrong and dangerous” “Why must China say No” and […]

 The African Union’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) has concluded a three-day training session in Accra, Ghana, aimed at equipping Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with advocacy techniques and strategic policy engagement within the Conflict Management Cycle. This initiative, part of the EU-APSA IV Programme, reflects growing momentum to ensure civil society’s structured involvement in African Union peace and security policy formulation and implementation. The high-impact initiative was designed to […]

 As we celebrate this year’s Labour Day, I extend my deepest appreciation to all workers of Seychelles. Your dedication and hard work have been instrumental in shaping the strong economy we enjoy today. You are the backbone of our nation—driving development, ensuring social stability, and fostering prosperity.  This year’s Labour Day theme, “A Dynamic Workforce for a Strong Economy,” highlights the crucial role of an innovative and adaptable workforce. In […]

 The Ghana Venture Capital&Private Equity Association (GVCA) (www.GVCA-Ghana.org), one of Africa’s foremost VC industry associations, has demonstrated its commitment to fostering domestic and regional capital mobilization to enhance economic growth and protect the continent against external shocks. The association’s approach, consistent with national and regional policies to encourage Africans to invest in Africa, was projected at its recently held GVCA Conference in Accra. The decisive demonstration of momentum for domestic […]

 HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with HE Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the State of Qatar Mohammed Al-Amin Salman, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked HE the Ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, wishing him success in his new duties.  Distributed by […]

 Key public and private sector stakeholders convened in Kampala to validate the national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the next three years.  The milestone marks the culmination of a series of collaborative efforts led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), with support from the International Trade Centre (ITC) through the European Union (EU)-funded EU-East African Community (EAC) Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP II).  Building […]

 The military regimes in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger are working to silence any criticism of the authorities in power. To suppress dissenting voices, the defence and security forces regularly resort to enforced disappearances and unlawful detentions, as confirmed by Amnesty International’s latest Annual Report. Since 9 July 2024, two Guinean activists from the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (Front national pour la défense de la Constitution, […]

 On the occasion of Africa Vaccination Week 2025, we join the continent and the global community in reaffirming our shared commitment to the power and promise of immunisation. This year’s theme, “Immunisation for All is Humanly Possible,” and the slogan “Vaccinated Communities, Healthy Communities” remind us that universal immunisation is not only a moral imperative, but a practical goal within reach. Africa Vaccination Week is more than a symbolic observance; it is a call […]