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  19 Coaches from the “Africa Coaches Program” Will Conduct Coaching Clinics in 13 African Countries, Reaching More Than 600 Basketball Coaches from Across the Continent NBA and YMCA Announce Year-Long Collaboration in Recognition of YMCA’s 175th Anniversary by Supporting Millions of Youth and Families NBA’s Social and Digital Channels Will Feature NBA Players Speaking About What World Basketball Day Means to Them and Highlights of Activations Around the World […]

  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, strengthened its long-term partnerships to enhance healthcare capacity and scholarship programs through high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, and The First Lady of the Gabonese Republic, H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, who is also the Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother”. The meeting was held during the 7th Edition of the Merck […]

  Enlit Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4aoD7kS) has released its 2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors. Taking place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Enlit Africa 2026 brings together 280+ expert speakers across nine specialised tracks, supported by CPD-accredited sessions, hands-on workshops and technical site visits. The programme is structured to address the practical […]

  The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), has secured a record $11 billion from 43 Partners for its 17th Replenishment (ADF-17), the largest in the Fund’s history, despite severe global fiscal constraints and declining aid budgets. The outcome represents a 23% increase over the previous replenishment and sends a clear signal of confidence in Africa’s development prospects, the African Development […]

  Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) and V&A Waterfront Holdings today announced a signed agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION within the V&A Waterfront in 2026.  This milestone agreement is anticipated to mark the debut of EDITION Hotels in Africa, bringing its signature taste-making design, innovation, and consistent, excellent service to Cape Town. Karim Cheltout, Senior Vice President – Development, Middle East&Africa, Marriott International commented, “The signing of our first […]

  At the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) 85th Ordinary Session, leading women’s rights organisation Equality Now (www.EqualityNow.org) issued a stark warning: women and girls across Africa continue to suffer serious human rights violations due to state inaction. Equality Now urges all African governments to urgently enact and implement comprehensive measures to fulfil their legal obligations to uphold women’s and girls’ rights, outlined in key regional human rights […]

  The Republic of Guinea will elect its President on 28 December 2025 for a new term of office. This presidential election represents a decisive milestone in the country’s democratic consolidation, regional integration, and the strategic valorisation of its vast mineral resources in service of the people. To mark this historic moment, Africa24 Group is deploying an exceptional bilingual editorial operation (French&English), enabling citizens, policymakers, and public opinion at national, […]

  By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/). Investor confidence in Algeria’s energy sector is climbing. The country — already one of Africa’s most active oil and gas producers — has seen even more momentum in 2025. In October, Algeria’s national oil company, Sonatrach, announced a USD5.4 billion partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Midad Energy to explore and develop new fields in the Illizi Basin. The government has also […]