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 Over three days last week from 21 to 23 April, more than 85 representatives of youth, civil society, media and government authorities engaged in two fora dedicated to combating the spread of disinformation and misinformation during elections and fostering community peace and cohesion.  Organised by UNSMIL’s Security Institutions Service, the first forum, which lasted two days, focused on enhancing election security and brought together media representatives and officials from the […]

 Makhtar Gueye had 16 points and 11 rebounds, Abdoulaye Harouna added 15 points and Ater Majok added 14 points and six rebounds, and the BAL debutants Ville de Dakar (Senegal) (www.BAL.NBA.com) stunned the defending champion Petro de Luanda (Angola) at Dakar Arena, winning their first head-to-head matchup in the competition 65-64. It was ASC Ville de Dakar's second win over a BAL champion, and their second win in this year’s […]

 Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) today announces the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6, a lightweight, easy-to-use telephoto zoom lens that’s ideal for users starting out in nature and sports photography with an EOS R System camera. With its amazing reach and flexible zoom range, the RF 75-300mm F4-5.6 provides creative freedom when shooting photos and video of subjects you can’t physically get close to. Users can keep their distance to avoid disturbing wild animals and […]

 Senegal’s dynamic ascent in the global energy sector will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, as Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Birame Soulèye Diop, confirms his participation. Minister Diop’s presence underscores Senegal’s commitment to advancing investment-driven partnerships across oil, gas and renewables, while also showcasing recent developments in the country’s legal and policy frameworks. Following its emergence as an oil-producing nation in […]

 Steinar Vaage, President – Europe, Middle East and Africa at ConocoPhillips, has been confirmed to speak at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum (https://apo-opa.co/4d15jtk), taking place in Paris next month. Underscoring the strategic importance of Libya’s energy sector to global operators and ConocoPhillips’ ongoing commitment to the country’s future, Vaage will join the Libya in Focus session, a key platform for dialogue around one of Africa’s leading […]

 On 29 April 2025, Ambassador Han Jing was invited by the Ministry of Defense of Zambia to give a lecture at the Defense Services Command and Staff College of Zambia. Maambo Haamaundu, Permanent Secretary for Defense, and Commandant of the College Brigadier General Chiluba, were present. Focusing on the theme of China’s Initiatives and China-Africa Cooperation, Ambassador Han elaborated on the three global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, and the achievements of China and Zambia in deepening high-quality cooperation […]

 As part of the 11th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11), UN Women, in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda, hosted a High-Level Women Leaders’ Strategic Forum. The gathering brought together influential women leaders from across East and Southern Africa to explore opportunities that can accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment in the region. The session created a powerful platform to spotlight […]

 By Bruce van Wyk, CEO at Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace (www.PaySpace.com). Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax implications? These questions all have answers, hidden inside data generated […]

 The 10th edition of the Continental Reinsurance CEO Summit (www.Continental-Re.com) concluded in Cape Town with a powerful call to action for African insurance leaders: embrace innovation, cultivate adaptive leadership, and drive regional collaboration to future-proof the industry. Held under the theme “Africa in Action,” the two-day Summit convened over 100 insurance executives, regulators, and thought leaders from across the continent for strategic dialogue and forward-looking reflection. This year’s gathering also marked a […]