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  CANEX Creations Inc. (CCInc), the intellectual property investment subsidiary backed by Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), announced its investment in the feature film Clarissa, a Nigerian-produced drama directed by twin filmmakers Arie and Chuko Esiri. The film has been acquired for worldwide distribution by NEON, which will oversee theatrical release in the United States and international markets, with NEON International handling foreign sales. A contemporary reimagining […]

  The Republic of Congo will hold its presidential election on March 15, 2026, a vote that represents a significant milestone in strengthening democratic governance, political dialogue, and institutional stability in the country. Discover Congo: https://apo-opa.co/4kPdZqw In a context marked by improving financial and economic conditions and a clear commitment from political stakeholders to reinforce peace and national unity, this election stands as a defining moment for the future of […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) will lead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on 22 to 26 February 2026 to deepen bilateral oil and gas ties between Venezuela and Africa. As an honorary member of the African Petroleum Producers Organization, Venezuela has consistently supported Africa in its oil and gas endeavors. “I am honored to travel to Venezuela to promote our joint interest in making […]

  Kenya has made notable progress in health workforce production, including a doubling of nurses, doctors, and other health professionals over the past decade. However, findings from the Health Labour Market Analysis also identify persisting and emerging gaps in the availability of health workers. The analysis projects that to meet the population's health needs, more than 114,000 additional health professionals across 31 different roles will need to be trained, employed, […]

  The Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched a series of High‑Level Multisectoral Dialogues focused on aligning national priorities, investments, and policies for health workforce development. This work is supported by funding from the United Kingdom Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). The first dialogue, themed “Progress Toward a Competent, Responsive, and […]

  On February 20 th 2026, H.E. Juan Humberto Magas Pino, Charge D’Affaires a.i. of Cuba paid a courtesy call to Hon. Okello Henry Oryem, MSFA/ IA. The two discussed issues pertaining to the Non-Aligned Movement as well as the historical relationship between Cuba and Africa. Amb. Pino emphasized Cuba’s continued support for African independence and the end of colonialism. He recounted Cuba’s support for South Africa’s independence. Recalling the […]

  EBITDA increased by an impressive 184% to AED 458.5 million in 2025, up from AED 161.4 million in 2024 – marking the company’s highest EBITDA performance since ADX listing in 2022 Revenue rose to an all-time high of AED 13.3 billion in 2025 from AED 8.9 billion in 2024 Net profit reached AED 227.6 million in 2025, up 37% year-on-year Commodity transaction volumes increased by 73% year-on-year to 14.2 […]

  Venezuela’s long-dormant oil and gas sector is rapidly reactivating in early 2026, sharpening the relevance of Caribbean Energy Week (CEW)’s First Mover Advantage in Venezuela’s Frontier session. Recent developments – including a visit by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright to assess the country’s oil-sector overhaul, alongside new U.S. licensing measures enabling foreign companies to handle Venezuelan crude – signal a renewed pathway for commercial engagement with the world’s largest […]