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The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan led a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi on January 20, 2024, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Members of the Presidential Delegation also included: The Honorable Lucy Tamlyn, U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo The Honorable Mary Catherine Phee, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau […]

Eritrean professional cyclist Biniam Girmay, a member of the Intermarche-Wanty Team, clinched victory at the Surf Coast Classic cycling competition held today, January 25, in Australia. Covering a challenging distance of 158.6 kilometers, Biniam Girmay claimed the top spot, with Italian rider Elia Viviani from Team Ineos and Australian cyclist Corbin Strong of Team Israel-Premier Tech finishing second and third, respectively. Biniam Girmay completed the race in an impressive time […]

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, engaged in a diplomatic dialogue with H.E. Nicolas Herbert Lang, the Ambassador of Switzerland, on January 17, 2024, at the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja. The convened meeting offered a significant occasion for a comprehensive dialogue, specifically concerning the political landscape of Niger. During the discussions, President Touray addressed key issues on the ECOWAS agenda, such as the restoration of […]

With ongoing cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries, Angola is stepping up preparedness measures to effectively respond to potential emergence of the disease in the country. Over the recent weeks, the Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO), has developed a national cholera contingency plan outlining the key measures to be implemented to prevent and respond to an outbreak. The health authorities are enhancing disease surveillance and other […]

The Attorney General, Hon. Kiwanuka Kiryowa has vouched for the Sugar Industry Stakeholders’ Council as proposed in the Sugar (Amendment) Bill, 2003 saying the model is an internationally proven way of regulating the sector. The Sugar Council is the proposed regulatory body for the industry following the government policy on rationalisation that saw nullification of the Sugar Board established under the Sugar Act, 2020.  Kiwanuka Kiryowa said government is in […]

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of Africa’s energy sector – is pleased to officially endorse and act as a strategic partner to the Africa Energy Technology Conference, taking place in Accra this March and hosted by the Africa Energy Technology Center (AETC), in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Energy. The partnership signifies a united effort to propel innovation, advocate for sustainable energy solutions and foster strategic […]

Clients in major rising economies like Brazil, India, Kenya, and Nigeria are pulling the global digital market up by paying online purchases with instant payments, transfers, and other alternative payment methods – including for B2B transactions; Cards are still strong in digital, with high penetration of domestic brands and debit bringing new consumers to the online sales world, points out the new EBANX's (www.EBANX.com) Beyond Borders study; Digital payments in Africa have […]

Secretary of State Blinken and Bank President Adesina Highlight Africa’s Efforts to Feed Itself and Rest of World; Welcome Increased Support and Investment in African Initiatives. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised the African Development Bank Group for the exceptional efforts it is undertaking to help Africa feed itself and the rest of the world. “Extraordinary work is being done to get to a place where Africa […]

As a leader in the backup energy industry, Hinen (www.Hinen.com) proudly announced that it will display its latest Mini Series Backup System, as well as other backup power systems for homes and small businesses, at a conference held at Solar Power Africa from February 7th to 9th, 2024. These products not only have reliable power output capabilities, but also incorporate advanced intelligent control technology to provide comprehensive power protection. This […]