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 Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has established a “Vocational Training and Production Unit” in the town of Saga, Niamey. The unit, equipped with sewing and embroidery machines as well as a sales office, is designed to support vocational training programs for girls at the Saga Orphanage, which is home to nearly 250 orphans. In Niger, where nearly half the population lives below the poverty line according to international statistics, […]

 HE President of the Republic of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye received the credentials of HE Fahad Rashid Al Muraikhi as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar (Non-resident) to Burundi. HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to HE the President of the Republic of Burundi, and His Highness's wishes of good health and happiness for His Excellency, and further progress […]

 The Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute (FSI), an arm of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reached a significant milestone on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, as it proudly graduated the first cohort of students from its maiden “Refresher and Orientation Program.” The event marked a new chapter in the professional development of Liberian diplomats, underscoring the Institute’s commitment to enhancing the skills of those who represent the country on the […]

 Further to an April 2024 pledge by the Presidents of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the World Bank to bring electricity access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030, the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam has been selected to host an Africa Heads of State Energy Summit on 28 January 2025. The summit will convene heads of state and government, ministers, international and regional organisations, and […]

 Tanzania’s Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently announced its preparations for the country’s fifth licensing round. Promotion for the licensing round is set to open on March 5, 2025, with the round offering 24 exploration blocks in the country, including 15 onshore and 11 offshore blocks. A high-level delegation led by Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy will showcase available block opportunities at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African […]

 With the dual pressure of developing oil and gas resources to drive resource monetization while meeting the requirements of the global energy transition, African governments are under pressure to reduce energy poverty while ensuring development meets today’s climate standards. As such, this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference will feature a workshop that explores how fiscal changes and regulatory solutions can allow African countries to […]

  African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Mediwood Studios in Tunisia have signed a Term Sheet for a US$3 million facility aimed to Strengthen Mediwood’s position as a key contributor to the growth of the Tunisian film industry.   As part of the agreement, signed on 19 October 2024 on the sidelines of the just concluded Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) 2024, Mediwood Studios will use the proceeds of the term […]

 The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) (https://FootballFoundation.Africa) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with MRM Sport Capital, an innovative sports investment firm with a global footprint. MRM Sport Capital joins as a key investment partner for the upcoming Africa Football Business Summit 2024, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. The Africa Football Business Summit is a flagship event bringing together industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators to explore […]

 With a strong presence at GITEX Dubai 2024, KoçSistem (www.KocSistem.com) showcased its capabilities in AI, IoT, and digital solutions. The company plans to deepen its influence in the Gulf and MENA regions, leveraging Dubai’s extensive technology ecosystem and strategic advantages. KoçSistem, a leading technology provider from Türkiye, participated in the 44th GITEX Global Technology Fair held in Dubai from October 14-18, 2024. Presenting its innovative solutions through its subsidiaries, KoçDigital […]