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 Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) growing collection of characterful, independent hotels - welcomes its first safari lodge with the launch of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Karatu, Tanzania. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a protected territory in Tanzania's Arusha region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this property seamlessly combines modern comfort with an authentic connection to the land […]

 Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae/), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), in partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform for Airtel Africa, has begun the rollout of digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled for the rest of Africa and Francophone countries in 2025.  As part of this collaboration, Network will provide expertise and support […]

  A new global report analyzing sex discrimination in laws reveals that while some commendable gains have been achieved in strengthening legal protections for women and girls over the past five years, progress remains slow, uneven, and increasingly under threat from a growing backlash against women’s rights.   Research by Equality Now identifies how women and girls continue to experience systemic and intersecting discrimination in laws, policies, and cultural practices, exposing them […]

 Economic diversification away from oil, investing in its people and strengthening institutions are crucial for stemming economic decline in Equatorial Guinea, says the World Bank in its latest Country Economic Memorandum report on the country. The decline in the country’s oil revenues, combined with past shortfalls in diversifying the economy, has resulted in a prolonged recession, reversed economic gains, and jeopardized social progress. Equatorial Guinea’s abundant oil resources propelled the […]

 His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio has emphasized that food security is not just about agricultural production but is intrinsically linked to economic growth, health, climate resilience, and national stability. Delivering the keynote address at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, President Bio addressed hundreds of representatives from across Africa gathered to discuss food security and agricultural development. He highlighted the complexity of food security, […]

 Under the theme "Peace and Harmony," President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the official inauguration of the Vista Heights Estate in the Glacis district yesterday afternoon. The project, a joint initiative with the Qatar Fund in collaboration with the Government of Seychelles, commenced in September 2023 and was completed in December 2024, with a total investment of SCR 11.8 million. The new residential development comprises 12 two-bedroom apartments, providing homes for 12 families from the district. A […]

 President Wavel Ramkalawan visited the Independent School, engaging with A-Level students in a motivational session aimed at inspiring them as they prepare for their academic and personal journeys. The visit followed a request from the school for a meet-and-greet session with students completing their A Levels and gearing up for further studies. In his address, President Ramkalawan shared personal insights, underscoring the values of perseverance, integrity, and hard work. He […]

 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) will host the Invest in African Energies: Ghana forum from 15:00-21:00 on March 31 at the Kempinsky Hotel in Accra. Representing part of a series of networking events organized ahead of the African Energy Week (AEW) (www.AECWeek.com): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, the Ghana forum will showcase emerging oil, gas and infrastructure opportunities across the country. Ghana is quickly becoming one of West Africa’s […]

 On the 25th of February 2025, the ECOWAS Commission hosted a significant event in the main Auditorium of the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable contributions of its personnel, reflecting the institution’s continuous dedication to recognizing service excellence and commitment. The event, which began at 1:30pm, included the presentation of goodwill messages, honouring retirees for the year 2025 and the 2024 ECOWAS Staff Award Programme. […]