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Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi should ensure that human rights are central to his policies during his second term in office, Human Rights Watch said today in a “Human Rights Agenda” for his administration. Human Rights Watch urged the Tshisekedi administration to prioritize improvements in five key areas: the rights to free expression, media freedom, and peaceful assembly; protecting civilians in conflict areas; reforming the justice system and addressing corruption; […]

In the wake of multifaceted crises, the world faces unprecedented challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The gap in financing for developing countries has expanded notably by 56 %, with a projected deficit of almost $4 trillion, emphasizing the need to seek out inventive and lasting financing methods. While it is estimated that an additional $360 billion per year is needed to achieve gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment […]

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on the occasion of his country's National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to President […]

As the humanitarian crisis in Mali continues to deepen, a top official with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is appealing for stepped-up support for millions of people in need, following a four-day mission to the country. The Director of OCHA’s Operations and Advocacy Division, Edem Wosornu, expressed deep concern that humanitarian needs could increase in the coming months, with more than 7 million people in […]

Libya’s Albaraka Insurance has signed on as a Silver Sponsor of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum (apo-opa.co/49krKXM) in Paris this May, which connects global investors to Africa’s leading projects and sectors. Libya is aiming to transform its service offerings and become a more competitive player in the global market, supported by an enhanced financial services sector. Based in Tripoli, AlBaraka Insurance provides a range of personal and corporate insurance […]

On March 4th, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on China-Liberia relations. Ambassador Yin congratulated Foreign Minister Nyanti on taking office, expressed China's willingness to work with the Liberian side to seize the good momentum of the development of relations between the two countries, continuously enhance political mutual trust, and work together to write a […]

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced collaborations with global technology leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to deliver advanced cloud, cyber security solutions, and generative AI (gen AI) capabilities to African businesses across the continent.  Building on the November 2023 signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a collaboration with Google Cloud in Africa, Liquid C2 is set to […]

A deregulated power sector is an enormous opportunity for key markets in Africa, as individual countries start to contribute to an efficient, sustainable and competitive renewable energy ecosystem, says Paul van Zijl, Group CEO at Starsight Energy (https://StarsightEnergy.com). Here he shares some insight into the potential benefits of deregulation and how these changes can create a ripple effect across the African continent – becoming the blueprints that many African countries […]

The 11th annual East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit will be held on 17 and 18 April 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. With dedicated forums for housing, hospitality, retail and proptech, #EAPI2024 promises to be bigger and more influential than ever before. Positioned at the centre and hub of the continent, East Africa's fast-moving and evolving economies are setting the tone for investment and development across the real estate value chain. […]