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 On Tuesday, MEPs approved two proposals granting Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively. The macro-financial assistance (MFA) for Egypt was adopted by Parliament by 452 votes in favour, 182 against and 40 abstentions. The MFA for Jordan was passed by 571 votes in favour, 59 against and 46 abstentions. Given Egypt’s critical economic and financial situation and its role as an important stabilising presence amid […]

 On April 1, 2025 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Republic of Zambia concurrently, Ihar Marshalau, presented copies of his Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Zambia, Mulambo Haimbe.  The parties discussed the possibilities of intensifying the political dialogue between Belarus and Zambia and agreed to exchange visits at various levels […]

 Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu recorded over just two months, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday. The grim revelation emerged during a high-level discussion at the UN in Geneva on the human rights situation in DRC. ​​The Council – the UN’s foremost human rights forum – […]

 In South Sudan, a young country going through a transitional period towards peace and democracy, citizens are bound to have questions and concerns both about national political processes and their everyday challenges. As residents of seven villages in Morobo County found out over the course of two days, outreach activities conducted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) provide a safe platform where people at the grassroots level […]

 The escalation of violent conflict in recent months has pushed hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into desperate conditions, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Secretary General Jan Egeland on a visit this week. Displaced families sheltering at temporary sites have once again been forced to flee, as fighting and abuse plunge people into life-threatening situations. The explosion of humanitarian needs requires immediate attention […]

 With a $60 billion upstream investment pipeline, a 2025 licensing round and restructured block opportunities, Angola is positioning itself as the premier destination for upstream investors. Meanwhile, new downstream projects are opening up financing opportunities for technology and capital providers. Against this backdrop, the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition returns for its sixth edition from September 3-4 in Luanda, bringing together industry leaders to explore investment opportunities, forge collaborations […]

 Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world's digital infrastructure company™, has officially opened its latest data center expansion in Lagos. Called LG2.3, the facility will support Nigeria’s growing digital transformation efforts, providing state-of-the-art colocation and secure interconnection solutions which will empower businesses across the region.  It also signifies Equinix’s unwavering dedication to advancing Nigeria’s position in the global digital economy, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region.  As part of […]

 The Government of Angola launched this Wednesday, in Soyo, Zaire province, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Operation of Port Services in the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Cabinda and in the River Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Soyo. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen regional logistics, improve mobility and boost the country's economic growth.   The process initiated today arises within […]

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication&Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One of the Most Influential African Women for Six Consecutive Years (2019 - 2024) expressed, “Happy […]