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 Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, has said that Kenya’s journey towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is anchored on strong community systems and a renewed focus on preventive and primary healthcare. She made the remarks while speaking at the Nation Health Summit, a platform that brought together health leaders, partners, and stakeholders to reflect on the country’s UHC progress. The summit provided an opportunity […]

  Teams From Across Africa Will Feature in First-Ever IFAF Continental Championships in Region from June 20-21  NFL Africa (www.NFL.com) to Host Football Development Events in Egypt Alongside IFAF Championships  The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is delighted to announce Egypt as the host nation for the inaugural 2025 IFAF African Flag Football Championships – AFRICA FLAG 2025.  AFRICA FLAG 2025 will take place from June 20-21 in Cairo, […]

 African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place from October 1-3 in Cape Town – will feature a high-level Ministerial Forum dedicated to advancing local mineral beneficiation across the continent. The session – From Extraction to Transformation: African Governments Driving Beneficiation and Value Addition – will spotlight national strategies and regulatory reforms aimed at boosting midstream and downstream infrastructure, enhancing local content, supporting community development […]

 The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) is proud to announce that the President of the Republic of Namibia, Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, will officially open the 2025 edition of the conference.  “We are deeply honoured that Her Excellency, the President of the Republic of Namibia, will officially open this year’s conference. Her participation marks a historic milestone for NIEC and reaffirms the government’s commitment to harnessing Namibia’s energy potential […]

 During the third annual edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup show, His Excellency Mr. Amine Tehraoui, Morocco’s Minister of Health and Social Protection announced the launch of GITEX FUTURE HEALTH AFRICA/Morocco – in partnership with KAOUN International, organiser of GITEX in Africa and globally. The much anticipated and pivotal event for the healthcare economy was officially launched with the signing of the partnership agreement, […]

 By Uchechi Ijeoma Edosomwan, Deputy General Manager&Head, Electronic Communications Department, Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, and alumnus of the AIG Public Leaders programme.  The Nigerian aviation sector has been in the spotlight this past year. Amid some turbulence – such as calls for greater maintenance of aircraft – the recent appointment of Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo has led to a wealth of opportunities. […]

 APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and leading press release distribution service, is pleased to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been appointed to the newly formed Advisory Board of the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG). With its mission being to position Africa as a leader in critical minerals, CMAG (www.CMAGAfrica.com) is dedicated to advancing responsible sourcing and sustainable development of Africa’s critical mineral […]

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Through this dynamic community, Dr. Kelej continues to raise awareness on critical health and social issues while empowering artists across Africa and beyond to use their creativity as a powerful tool for advocacy, education, and […]

 Ghana is developing West Africa’s first integrated petroleum hub, with the aim of enhancing regional fuel security and reducing petroleum costs. The hub is being developed in three phases between 2024 and 2036. The first phase, which broke ground in 2024, includes a 300,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery, a 90,000-bpd petrochemical plant, storage tanks and marine port infrastructure. During the Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing on April 14, Dr. Toni […]