Staff Writer

  Senior energy market analysts and advisory leaders have confirmed their participation as speakers at the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, as Libya accelerates upstream investment, advances its first licensing round (https://apo-opa.co/3YzojbP) in nearly two decades and targets crude oil production of 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) (https://apo-opa.co/3YvMTue) by the end of 2026. Haythem Rashed, Managing Director, Quidux Consulting Limited; Jennifer Jumbe, Director-Energy&Natural Resources, S&P Global Commodity Insights; and Cristina […]

  United Nations Assistant Secretary General and UN Women’s Deputy Executive Director Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda will undertake a high-level mission to Zimbabwe from 12–16 January 2026, joined by the East and Southern AfricaDeputy Regional Director Adama Moussa . The visit comes at a pivotal moment for gender equality efforts, as global reforms and shifting donor priorities reshape the development landscape. This strategic engagement aims to reaffirm UN Women’s commitment to Zimbabwe, […]

  Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook. By developing larger, interconnected markets, nations can create alternative offtake solutions, reduce project risks and enable economies of scale. Five regional power pools have been established across the continent – Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, […]

  The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Artem Khozin, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Friday, 9 January 2026, to discuss the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, which Minister Faure attended in December 2025 in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt. During the Conference, Minister Faure held bilateral talks with the Minister […]

  Chinese Ambassador to the Seychelles, H.E. Ms. Lin Nan paid a courtesy call on Mr. Barry Faure, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora on Friday 9th January, to congratulate him on his recent appointment. During their meeting, she expressed her commitment to working closely with the Minister to strengthen the strategic partnership between China and Seychelles. Ambassador Lin Nan also invited the Minister to join the Spring Festival […]

  UN agencies warn that nearly three years of sustained violence, restricted humanitarian access and shrinking funding have pushed Sudan into what they describe as the largest humanitarian emergency in the world. An estimated 33.7 million people – around two thirds of the population – are expected to need humanitarian assistance in 2026. More than 20 million people now require health assistance, while 21 million face acute food insecurity. Devastating […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, Head of the EU Delegation to Cairo Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst, Member of the Cabinet of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Christine O’Dwyer, EU Deputy Managing Director for […]

  All eyes will be on the Red Carpet as the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org) rolls out one of its most glamorous moments, with top media and fashion personalities set to lead the show. The Red Carpet is expected to start at 3:30 PM (WAT) on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria, and will end by 6:30 pm, shortly […]

  On December 2, the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia held a handover ceremony for China's Emergency Food Donation to Namibia. Ambassador Zhao Weiping and the Executive Director of the Office of the Prime Minister, Ms. Gladice Pickering, jointly signed the handover certificate. Ambassador Zhao said that this food assistance was provided in response to His Excellency President Mbumba’s call for international support to Namibia’s drought relief […]