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 Serving as the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly supports the 2024 edition of the Central Africa Business Energy Forum (CABEF) – taking place this week in Gabon. The event asserts the critical role an enabling environment and market-focused policy plays in driving projects forward across the region. AEC Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk is speaking at the event, where he will outline the vital […]

 Gabon’s Minister of Petroleum Marcel Abeke has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town – as a speaker. During the event, Minister Abeke is expected to outline how recent offshore discoveries will support production growth in the country, while sharing insight into available investment opportunities in natural gas exploration and production. To increase production to upwards of 220,000 […]

 During the visit, the Mayor of Magiagi Village, Fetulima Malopito Kapelani, extended a heartfelt welcome to President Bio and his delegation. She expressed immense pride in hosting the President and thanked him for his leadership, especially in advancing women’s empowerment in Sierra Leone. Mayor Kapelani also highlighted the village’s longstanding connection to Sierra Leone, noting that early settlers included Sierra Leoneans, and over time, the community had thrived through the […]

 Kenya has officially launched the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action, running from 22nd to 25th October 2024. Led by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with partners including USAID Momentum, CEJAD, UNEP, WHO, and UNICEF, the campaign aims to raise awareness on the dangers of lead exposure, particularly for children and pregnant women. With the theme "A Bright Future Begins with a Lead-Free Kenya," the initiative focuses on the severe […]

 Almost everywhere you look today the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is there. According to this year’s GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com) Global Entrepreneurship Survey, 94% of respondents reported that digitization has already noticeably improved the work processes in their small business.  GoDaddy shares some ways that AI technology tools can help to drive increased efficiencies for small businesses.   AI can be a powerful tool for small businesses, whether looking to: […]

  The success of the Canon Miraisha Programme in Nigeria is built on strong collaboration with valued partners like PEFTI Film Institute, LagosPhoto and Kings&Queens Art Academy. Canon made a special announcement of awarding 10 scholarships to hand-picked African students and unveiled a coffee table book documenting the Miraisha program's ten-year journey of empowering young talent. Canon's Miraisha Programme, launched in 2014, has educated over 7000+ future professionals across Africa […]

 The African region, declared free of indigenous wild poliovirus in August 2020, faces an urgent threat: the intense transmission of type 2 variant poliovirus (cVDPV2). This year alone, 290 poliovirus detections have been reported in 23 African countries. As countries ramp up vaccination efforts to protect children against the virus, one of the most critical components of the response is early and accurate detection. To enhance the effort, the World Health […]

 Between October 3 and 6, 2024, more than 6.5 million children were vaccinated in a successful synchronized polio campaign between Kenya and Uganda. This cross-border achievement began with a coordinated launch in Bungoma District, Kenya, and Mbale District, Uganda.  Both countries have set an exemplary standard in their recent synchronized polio vaccination campaign conducted this week, which focused on high-risk cross-border regions. By conducting these campaigns on the same dates, […]

 A call has been made for farmers to adopt improved crop seeds developed at agricultural research centers to boost their agricultural production. This call was made during an event organized at the Aklalat Agricultural Research Center in Golij, in connection with World Farmers Day. The event was attended by Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture. Mr. Yohannes Yosief, acting head of the center, indicated that the center is engaged in […]