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[[{"value":"Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to suspend work in Madani Teaching Hospital in Sudan due to harassment and obstructions; Over three months, our teams in Madani Teaching Hospital have faced repeated security incidents, including looting of the hospital; MSF calls on warring parties in Sudan to stop violating health facilities and guarantee the safety of medical personnel. MSF has been forced to suspend work and withdraw staff from Madani Teaching Hospital, the […]

[[{"value":"Flooding and landslides in Eastern Africa are affecting almost a million people in Burundi, Kenya, Somalia and Tanzania. As unusually heavy rains have pounded the region, exacerbated by the 2023-24 El Niño climate phenomenon, hundreds of lives have been lost, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. Large numbers of people have been displaced and significant damage has been reported, including to homes, schools and infrastructure, as well as loss […]

[[{"value":"Wrapping up her third visit to the Horn of Africa country, the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia today highlighted some of the findings from her visit and called on the international community to continue its assistance to Somalia. “During my meetings with authorities, I discussed the progress achieved by the Government since my last visit in November 2023 and challenges encountered to advance the promotion […]

[[{"value":"Holding interest in all exploration and production assets in South Sudan, South Sudan’s state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) holds eight joint ventures (JVs) with international partners. These partnerships are set to bring international expertise, technology and energy infrastructure to the sector while playing a critical role in supporting the growth of South Sudan’s oil market. Partnerships and JV initiatives will be a key point of discussion during this year’s South […]

[[{"value":"How does a startup, founded far from the advantages and resources of the world’s tech hubs, go on to reach unicorn status? And more deeply, just how far can the drive for meaning and purpose ultimately take you? The inDrive documentary (www.inDrive.com) sets out to answer these questions. In an exclusive premier in Johannesburg, South Africa, the inDrive documentary offered audiences a rare glimpse into the heart and soul of […]

[[{"value":"CLG CEO Zion Adeoye has been confirmed to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris next week, addressing how investors can navigate the evolving legal and regulatory frameworks currently shaping Africa’s energy sector.  As a leading Pan-African legal and business advisory group, CLG has extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, advising clients through large-scale transactions, complex regulatory landscapes and contractual negotiations across the continent. […]

[[{"value":"With Africa losing US$4 billion annually to cybercrime, the aggressors of the digital realm are gaining the upper hand. GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent's largest tech and startup exhibition, taking place from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, provides a platform for leaders and executives of Africa’s tech ecosystem to share insights on cybersecurity’s crucial role in Africa’s digital economy. Cybersecurity Threats Accompany Digital Transformation As Ghana’s digital economy continues […]

[[{"value":"Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricAFC.org), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, in partnership with Italy’s national development finance institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A (CDP) yesterday announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out to elevate Italian-African business collaboration, contributing to sustainable growth and prosperity on a global scale. AFC and CDP signed their commitment yesterday at the Italy-Africa Business Dialogue Forum in Rome. The strategic alliance endeavours to […]

[[{"value":"ICD (http://www.ICD-ps.org) and Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan signed an Expression of Intent for the USD 10 million Line of Financing Facility aimed at supporting eligible private sector projects in Uzbekistan; This agreement initiates a partnership between ICD and JSC Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan, reflecting ICD’s strategic commitment to bolstering private sector growth within its member nations. At the 3rd Tashkent Investment Forum, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and […]