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Nigeria: Shell must be held fully accountable for human rights harms before being allowed to sell its Niger Delta business

Reacting to news that Nigeria’s oil industry regulator is prepared to offer a fast-track sales approvals process for oil companies wanting to sell their...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Shines Spotlight on Africa’s Gas Future

Africa’s LNG export capacity is projected to grow in the coming years, with countries such as Nigeria expected to increase output from 22 million...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Kicks Off in Paris, African Producers Move Toward Just Energy Transition

The second annual Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum opened in Paris on Tuesday, with OPEC and petroleum ministers from the Republic of Congo...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024: Republic of Congo’s Marine XII Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project Targets 3 Million Tons Per Annum (MTPA) by...

The Republic of Congo aims to produce three million tons per annum of LNG from the inaugural Marine XII development by 2025. Developed by...

Morocco: Criminalization of abortion has devastating impact on the rights of women and girls

The Moroccan state is failing to meet its obligations to ensure accessible, affordable and good quality sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion, forcing...

New Data: Private Sector Pumps $86B into Infrastructure in Low- to Middle-Income Nations

New World Bank data finds that private infrastructure investment in low- and middle-income countries totaled $86 billion in 2023. Investments declined 5% compared with...

‘Foreigners should pay for services at Cancer Institute’

Provision of free treatment to foreigners at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has caused concern among Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee...

Timely outbreak response, enhanced surveillance halts wild poliovirus transmission in Southern Africa

Following thorough assessments in Malawi and Mozambique, an independent Polio Outbreak Response Assessment Team (OBRA) today recommended the closure of the wild poliovirus type...

Nigeria: Working with the communities to fight against meningitis

For yet another year, Nigeria is facing an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis strain C. While medical interventions are crucial, an equally vital aspect of...

Driving socio-economic transformation through technology: The young startup changing the face of Uganda’s automotive industry

In recent years, Uganda has witnessed a wave of technological innovation. In a country where access to traditional infrastructure and services can be limited,...

Stellantis Pro One Achieves No. 1 Spot in Middle East & Africa Region and Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Leadership in Europe and South America

Achieves No. 1 spot with a record 26% market share in Middle East&Africa, led by strong performance in Algeria with the FIAT Professional brand; Confirms...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets the 83 Winners of “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Media Awards 2023, in partnership...

Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com) announced call for application of 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at...

Webb Fontaine’s Single Window: Paving the Way for Future Trade with New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Features (By Smbat Sargsyan)

By Smbat Sargsyan, Product Director at Webb Fontaine  In today’s fast-paced world of trade, the demand for efficiency and transparency has never been more pronounced. Digitalization...

CLG Appoints Cosby Manuel Oliveira Toichoa as Managing Director for Equatorial Guinea

Pan-African legal and business advisory firm CLG (https://CLGGlobal.com/) has appointed Mr. Cosby Manuel Oliveira Toichoa as Managing Director for Equatorial Guinea. Oliveira will undertake...

In-Conversation with Sabine Kamukitu, Lambano Full Services SARL: Accelerating Canada-Africa Trade and Investment

The Canada Africa Chamber of Business (https://CanadaAfrica.ca) is pleased to profile our Major Supporters who are committed to accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment. Today...

Egypt: Deputy Minister of Planning Discusses Economic Cooperation with European Union Delegation

Dr. Ahmed Kamali, Deputy Minister of Planning and Economic Development, received a delegation from the European Union, led by Ambassador Omar Abu Aish, Assistant...

Only fools stay married – Nigerian comedienne says

Nigerian comedienne and actress, Real Warri Pikin has stated that it is only those who make a decision to play the 'fool' stay married...

Ghana: Dr. Bawumia Cuts Sod for Construction of Gambaga Sports Complex

There was an outpour of excitment in Gambaga, in the North East Region as Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ...

Burkina Faso: Number of Children Facing Emergency Hunger Levels set to Surge Fivefold as Rainy Season Approaches

The number of children in Burkina Faso facing emergency levels of hunger looks set to surge fivefold to about 210,000 by the middle of...

Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) Hosts its Inaugural Bank Chief Executive Officers Consultative Forum

Promoters of the Pan-African Payment&Settlement System (PAPSS), namely African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or “the Bank”) (https://www.Afreximbank.com), African Union Commission (AUC) and African Continental Free...

Countless lives at stake in Sudan’s El Fasher, warn United Nation aid teams

According to UN emergency relief chief Martin Griffiths, a “strike” damaged the roof of the intensive care unit at Southern Hospital in El Fasher...

South Sudan: Strengthening capacities for Infection Prevention and control; a huge push towards reduced outbreaks

In an effort to protect communities from diseases resulting from environmental and health setting contamination, the Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health...

Saving lives and empowering communities in South Sudan’s remote areas: Akon’s journey from despair to hope

In the dusty outskirts of Nyamlel in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Gazal State, a grandmother's desperate plea for her granddaughter's life echoed...

Ethiopia’s Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

In a recent workshop held in Ethiopia, key stakeholders convened to develop the country's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) 2024-2028 with...

Riding the Wave: South Africa’s Financial Digital Revolution

GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition scheduled from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, emerges as a pivotal platform for...

Sudan: Bomb kills two children and puts El Fasher hospital out of action amid fighting

Babiker Nahar Paediatric Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, has been forced to close after an airstrike caused the roof to collapse and killed three...

LG Electronics Middle East and Africa (MEA) leads with innovation in new Home Entertainment Line-up

LG Electronics (www.LG.com), a global leader in consumer electronics recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. With...

Golden Global Investment Bank Signs Letter of Intent for $20M Line of Finance from the Islamic Development Bank Group

Negotiations between the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (https://ICD-ps.org) and Golden Global Investment Bank have successfully concluded with the...

Koen proud of Bok Women’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) qualification

Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen applauded his troops for their structured approach in their final match of the Rugby Africa Women's Cup on...

African Development Bank and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute partner to advance evidence-based conflict prevention and resilience building in Africa

On the sidelines of the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute...

COP Maame Tiwaa chairs Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) Maame Yaa Addo-Danquah, has been elected Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth...

Man arrested for posting obscene images of his young daughter online

A Nigerian Police Command has arrested a father who uses his 4-year-old daughter for adult contents. This follows an alert from Nigerians on social media...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC) Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for ‘The Blue Carbon Generation Project‘

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with...

Government and Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) commit to fostering industrial harmony

The government will consistently address the persistent human resource challenges that slow down the realisation of Universal Health Coverage, President William Ruto has said. The...

Hunters join search for kidnapped Nigerian students

Gunmen have kidnapped nine university students in Kogi State, central Nigeria. Local reports say the gunmen attacked the Confluence University of Science and Technology late...

RugbyPass TV To Stream Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Final for Historic Debut

The final round of the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup organized by Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa will...

NOG Energy Week 2024: West African Countries Harnessing Gas for Industrialisation to Boost Economic Development

Many African countries are harnessing gas and other cleaner and greener energies to drive their industrialisation journey. African countries including Ghana and Nigeria are...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 to Promote Investment in African Midstream, Downstream Sectors

As Africa seeks to improve its supply of and access to refined petroleum products, a midstream and downstream-focused panel will explore investment opportunities in...

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria for official visit [Photos]

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Nigeria on Friday, launching a three-day private visit to the West African nation, where they will meet with wounded soldiers...

China boosts nutrition and promotes learning for thousands of school children in Burundi

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$1.5 million from the Government of the People’s Republic of China through...