Staff Writer

 H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in the Egyptian-Bahraini Governmental Committee meeting on trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Ahmed Kouchok, Minister of Finance, and Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and Economy in Bahrain, with the participation of Eng. Hassan Al-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign […]

 His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been honored with two prestigious continental awards in recognition of his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality, girl-child education, and human capital development in Sierra Leone. The African HeForShe Champion of the Year 2024 and the Presidential African Intelligence Award 2024 were presented to President Bio by Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda, former President of Malawi and founder of the […]

 It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news of the passing of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He died today from the gunshot wound he suffered while at the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) base in Masisi town, North Kivu, during clashes between the VDP/Wazalendo and the M23/AFC on 20 February. On 21 February, we managed to transfer Jerry to Goma for treatment in a hospital […]

 He made the remarks yesterday while presiding over the First National Workshop of the National Assembly of Imams and Duats of Uganda, held in conjunction with the Kampala District Council for Imams Development Forum in Bukandula, Gomba District. The event, themed: “Enhance Peace Campaign, Security, and Development”, brought together religious and community leaders to discuss key development initiatives. Mr. Byaruhanga expressed gratitude to the organizers and emphasized the government’s support […]

 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – as the voice of the African energy sector - has long-advocated for a multi-energy approach in Africa, whereby investments in multiple energy sources fuel industrialization and electrification. With 600 million people currently living without access to electricity and 900 million people living without access to clean cooking solutions, the continent requires all of its energy resources to address its energy crisis. Yet, organizations […]

 In a significant announcement at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo being held from, February 18 - 21, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), declared the multilateral Bank's intention to establish a $1 billion oil service financing facility in Guyana. This initiative aims to enhance local participation in the country’s fast growing oil industry, in alignment with […]

 Service and technology providers are playing a growing role in Africa’s oil and gas industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions that improve efficiency, foster innovation and support sustainability across a range of projects in the sector. These companies are key to advancing exploration and increasing production capacity and will showcase their strategies and upcoming projects at the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) this March. Taking place in Brazzaville from March 24-26, CEIF […]

 Across Africa, countries often export raw materials that other countries turn into more valuable products. In Tanzania, farmers are working to reverse that trend with a new sunflower processing unit that can turn seeds into oil and other products. The new Sunflower Processing Unit in the eastern district of Uvinza will give a business boost to 21,000 people, reducing travel costs while supporting local farming and agribusiness. A game-changer for […]

 Dangerously high temperatures have forced schools across South Sudan to close for the second year in a row, putting learning out of reach for many children and pushing them further into risks like early marriage, child labour and recruitment into armed groups, Save the Children said.   With temperatures expected to climb as high as 42 degrees Celsius next week, the government ordered schools to close for at least two […]