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 The Arab Coordination Group (ACG), a strategic alliance of ten national and regional development institutions, will actively participate in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At COP16, ACG Pavilion Al-ULA B, No. B14, the ACG will highlight the Group’s impact, as well as the work of individual members in advancing innovative solutions […]

 Marcellin Simba Ngabi, CEO of Gabon Oil Company (GOC), has been confirmed as a speaker at the Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place on March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. As the leader of Gabon’s national oil company, Ngabi will showcase the country’s efforts to attract investment into its oil and gas sector, including GOC’s strategies for increasing production to 220,000 barrels per day (bpd) and unlocking value from marginal fields. […]

 The Republic of Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, will headline the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. Organized by Energy Capital&Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) and endorsed by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, the event represents a historic milestone for the country as it seeks to position itself as a leading energy investment destination in Africa. With the Republic of Congo’s first LNG exports underway and […]

 The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (https://EU-Africa-Chamber.org) announces the appointment of Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), Founder and Chairman of APO Group, as a Strategic Advisor effective December 16, 2024. With his extensive experience in driving cross-continental partnerships and his unwavering commitment to promoting Africa’s economic potential on the global stage, Nicolas will offer his contribution in guiding the EUACC’s long-term vision and strategic initiatives. Commenting on the appointment, Sonia Toro, […]

 Cynoia (https://Cynoia.com), the African-built team workspace platform, has been named Best SaaS Startup at the prestigious AfricArena Grand Summit 2024 in Cape Town. The summit, celebrating its seventh year as Africa's premier tech ecosystem accelerator event, brought together over 100 startups from 31 African countries. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/3ZGAunc Manar Labidi, Cynoia’s Chief Financial Officer, accepted the award at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, where the company competed alongside 45 other startups […]

 H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed in a phone call today with Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Morocco, current regional developments, including the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. During the phone call, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed touched on the importance of concerted efforts by Arab countries and enhancing cooperation with the international community with […]

 His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, conferred the Zayed the Second Medal on His Excellency Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment of China, and Xie Zhenhua, China's former Special Envoy for Climate Change, in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the success of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which was hosted by […]

 As part of efforts to ensure access to nutritious food for all and everywhere, the Ministry of Agriculture has distributed over 161,000 chickens to poultry farmers at fair prices. According to the Seeds Development Branch at the Ministry of Agriculture, the distribution targeted 203 poultry farmers across all regions, based on their specific demands. The distribution breakdown includes over 78,000 chickens allocated to farmers in the Central Region, over 55,000 […]

 The government will enhance support for the Kenya Navy to boost its ability to safeguard the country’s maritime borders. President William Ruto said this will include investing in advanced technologies and modernising the navy’s fleet. He said the government will also bolster the skills and operational capacity of navy personnel. “Our singular focus will be on maintaining a high state of readiness to ensure that we respond swiftly and effectively […]