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 The UK and Kenya have joined forces to hold a three-day workshop for Kenyan officials to improve regulations that underpin the running of businesses in Kenya. The event, held in the East-African economic hub of Nairobi, aims to address challenges faced by business while operating in Kenya and targets both homegrown and those looking to establish themselves in the country. It will also provide Kenyan officials with the tools to […]

 The 50th anniversary of the ‘Black Sunday’ massacre, perpetrated against innocent residents of Akordet by the Ethiopian Derg regime, was commemorated on 9 March. The massacre, carried out under the motto “We Need the Eritrean Land and Not Its People” on Sunday, 9 March 1975, claimed the lives of 467 innocent Akordet residents, leaving 130 others injured. Speaking on the significance of commemorating the 50th anniversary, Mr. Isak Tium, Administrator […]

 Africa's copper industry is poised for growth in 2025, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia – the continent’s largest producers – leading market expansion. Both countries are investing in new production mines, mineral exploration campaigns and the modernization of existing facilities to increase output. Against this backdrop, the upcoming African Mining Week in Cape Town will highlight the latest industry trends, showcase lucrative opportunities and connect African […]

 The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com), a membership organisation seeking to facilitate commercial success by connecting Scotland and Africa, and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, are pleased to announce a partnership in terms of which APO Group will provide strategic communications support to SABA in its activities aimed at fostering business relations and facilitating trade between Scotland and the African continent.   […]

 Following the example of the international community, the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) celebrated International Women’s Day on Wednesday 05 March 2025 at the Azalaï Hotel in Dakar. This year’s celebration, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS, was an opportunity to discuss the situation of women in West Africa, particularly as regards respect for their […]

 The World Bank Task Team concluded its first implementation support mission to Kenya, aimed at kick-starting the Kenya Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience (HEPPR) Project under the regional HEPRRP program.  The mission included field visits to key agencies such as the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL), and the Kenya Biovax Institute (KBI) to assess project readiness and compliance with signed agreements. Discussions focused […]

 In the village of Mafam, in eastern Guinea-Bissau, Adama Djau had to travel over two hours by public transport on poorly maintained roads to reach the nearest hospital. Pregnant with twins and having a high-risk pregnancy, the 21-year-old was concerned for her health and that of her babies. When her doctor informed her about Casa das Mães, a home providing care for pregnant women at risk, Adama decided to utilize […]

 The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has released the 9th edition of its Global Gas Outlook 2050, offering an in-depth analysis of the future of natural gas. A flagship publication in the global energy landscape, this latest edition explores key trends and developments in the natural gas market. Aligning with the ambitions of African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 – the continent’s premier energy event – the […]

 Chief Amet Mabior Yel, a 72-year-old traditional leader in Madhol Payam, Awiel East County, could not hold back his excitement. Dressed in his traditional chieftaincy attire and singing at the top of his voice while performing his favorite traditional dance, Yel was witnessing a historic moment in his lifetime —the grand opening of Madhol hospital - located just meters away from his house. Mr. Yel, accompanied by five of his […]