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  USD 20 million medium-term Islamic finance facility to expand non-woven fabrics production capacity through advanced Spunlace equipment. API is Jordan's leading non-woven fabrics manufacturer, producing essential materials for personal hygiene products, healthcare PPE including gowns and face masks, and agricultural applications. The expansion aims to create substantial employment opportunities, strengthening Jordan's industrial competitiveness and economic diversification. Supports UN SDGs including Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry and Innovation, and […]

  The President of the Republic of The Gambia, President Adama Barrow has unveiled a  plaque renaming the University of Gambia’s School of Agriculture and Environmental Services as Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Services. The historic occasion recognized and immortalized Adesina’s name, leadership, contributions to Africa, and his visionary role in the transformation of agriculture and food security on the continent. Adesina, whose tenure as President […]

  APO Group  (www.APO-opa.com) is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Founder and Chairman (fully remote). APO Group is seeking a highly organised, discreet, and exceptionally reliable Executive Assistant to support its Founder and Chairman (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com). This is a position of absolute trust, requiring sound judgement, maturity, and the ability to operate seamlessly across both professional and personal matters. The role is fully remote, but demands very high availability, flexibility, […]

  Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com/), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia&Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother and Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of More Than a Mother. The […]

  The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, received Mr. André Ciseau, Secretary General of the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), for a courtesy call at State House,Tuesday morning.  President Herminie extended a warm welcome to Mr. Ciseau and commended PMAESA for its valuable role in facilitating knowledge exchange and disseminating comprehensive information on port operations across Anglophone countries in the Eastern and Southern African […]

  Global LNG supply is set to surge from 2027, driven by new projects and expanded production in the U.S. and Qatar. Bloomberg’s Global LNG Market Outlook 2030 forecasts global supply reaching 594 million tons by 2030 – a 42% increase from 2024 – with a projected 15-million-ton oversupply in international markets. While geopolitical risks and potential project delays could shift this balance, the prospect of sustained LNG surplus poses […]

  While Africa possesses vast hydrocarbon resources, decades of underdeveloped infrastructure continue to limit the economic potential of its oil and gas sector. In 2025, several major pipeline projects exemplify both the promise of Africa’s energy future and the persistent challenges that delay its realization. These projects are more than engineering undertakings—they are strategic levers for industrialization, regional integration, and economic transformation. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) remains […]

  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomed the peace initiative presented by the Transitional Government of Sudan to the United Nations Security Council. The AUC Chairperson described the initiative as a comprehensive and forward-looking framework that demonstrates a profound understanding of the severe crisis confronting Sudan and its people, as well as a sincere commitment to ending hostilities, halting violence, alleviating humanitarian suffering, and […]

  Ending energy poverty in Africa requires scalable, reliable and lower-carbon energy systems – and Angola’s accelerating gas agenda is emerging as one of the continent’s most compelling pathways forward. Through projects such as the New Gas Consortium (NGC), new discoveries and a supportive policy and infrastructure framework, Angola is positioning natural gas as a cornerstone of regional energy security. This shift reflects more than diversification: it offers a replicable […]