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Bawumia urges African countries to learn from Ghana’s use of digitalisation in corruption fight

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged African countries to emulate Ghana’s digitalisation agenda which has been...

Kenya Sevens teams named for Challenger finale

The Kenya Sevens men and women’s squads to the final round of  HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 which will be played as standalone tournaments, for...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) addresses a wide range of Social and Health issues through their Television (TV) program “Our Africa”, soon on...

‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan-African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) to...

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business celebrates 30 years of accelerating trade and investment in Toronto

With messages from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trade Minister Mary Ng and Premier Doug Ford - among others - the Canada-Africa Chamber's (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) contribution...

Kenya Floods: Damaged Schools Mean Over 15,000 Children Will Be Unable to Return to Learning Next Week

Heavy rains and floods have submerged or destroyed at least 62 primary schools in Kenya, leaving more than 15,000 children with nowhere to learn when schools re-open next...

IMF forecasts growth surge for sub-Saharan Africa

The deputy director of the Africa Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Catherine Pattilo, expressed optimism about the economic prospects of sub-Saharan Africa...

Sarkodie claims seniority over Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in latest track [Listen]

In his latest track from the upcoming mixtape "The Championship," Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie makes waves as he asserts his seniority over some of...

Sarkodie announces ‘The Championship’ mixtape

Ghanaian rap icon, Sarkodie, is gearing up to release a new mixtape titled 'The Championship' on May 24, 2024. This highly anticipated project will mark...

NDC’s Ben Quarshie preaches peace among South Africans ahead of election 

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) Council of Elders of South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has urged calm and peace among citizens as they...

Nigeria’s powerful ex-minister charged with corruption

A former minister of aviation in Nigeria, Hadi Sirika, has appeared in court on corruption charges, along with his daughter and son-in-law. Mr Sirika was...

Abidjan hosts the first Edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST)

The West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) will be held from 2st – 28th September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Organised by the Commissions...

Pan-African Legal Group CLG Opens Office in Congo’s Oil & Gas City Pointe Noire

Pan-African legal and business advisory group CLG – formerly Centurion Law Group (https://CLGGlobal.com/) - has opened an office in the Republic of Congo, further...

African Union, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Roundtable Seeks Innovative Tech Solutions for Landmine Clearance in Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), hosted a roundtable discussion on the ongoing challenges...

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) forced to suspend essential support in Wad Madani due to obstructions and harassment

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to suspend work in Madani Teaching Hospital in Sudan due to harassment and obstructions; Over three months, our...

South Sudan: Strong Partnerships to Drive Oil Sector Growth

Holding interest in all exploration and production assets in South Sudan, South Sudan’s state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) holds eight joint ventures (JVs) with...

Inner Drive: An epic journey, told through individual narratives

How does a startup, founded far from the advantages and resources of the world’s tech hubs, go on to reach unicorn status? And more...

CLG to Explore Africa’s Evolving Regulatory Landscape at Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum

CLG CEO Zion Adeoye has been confirmed to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris next week, addressing how investors...

Ghana Gears up on Cyber Resilience in the Digital Economy

With Africa losing US$4 billion annually to cybercrime, the aggressors of the digital realm are gaining the upper hand. GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the...

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A (CDP) Agree New Alliance to Strengthen African-Italian Investment Collaboration

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricAFC.org), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, in partnership with Italy’s national development finance institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A (CDP)...

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and JSC Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan Collaborate to Boost the Private Sector in Uzbekistan

ICD (http://www.ICD-ps.org) and Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan signed an Expression of Intent for the USD 10 million Line of Financing Facility aimed at supporting eligible private...

Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) Partners with Angola Cables to Connect their Cross-Border Networks to International Cables

Global provider of network services, and digital solutions, Angola Cables is partnering with Cameroon’s incumbent telecommunications operator, Camtel to expand digital and connectivity services...

LCH Consultancy & Associates Strengthens African Strategic Communications Services

LCH Consultancy&Associates (www.LCHConsultancy.com), an integrated advisory and strategic corporate communications agency focused on African development, is delighted to announce the appointment of Evelyn Wangui...

Vitol Joins Angola Oil & Gas 2024 as Silver Sponsor

Energy and commodities company Vitol will participate at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 conference (https://apo-opa.co/4b9OwCw) - scheduled for October 2-3 in Luanda - as a silver sponsor....

Multistakeholder Platform (MSP) Launch in Cameroon seeks to Address Feed and Fodder challenges that have resulted to High Child Malnutrition Rates

The livestock sector in Africa faces numerous challenges that hinder its growth and have significant implications for food security, economic development, and social stability...

Multimedia Group’s Erastus Asare Donkor spotlights illegal mining in Ghana on VoA’s Straight to Talk Africa [Video]

An investigative environmental journalist for the Multimedia Group, Erastus Asare Donkor, appeared on VoA’s Straight to Talk Africa show to discuss his documentary "Poisoned...

Outcry in Nigeria as government introduces money transfer levy

Many Nigerians have condemned the introduction of a new levy on electronic banking transactions, with some saying it will push them back to using...

Celebration of 50th anniversary of the Expanded Immunization Programmme in Sao Tome and Principe

The celebration of 2024 African Vaccination Week was launched on 3rd May in the community of Madalena, in the district of Mé-zochi. The event organized by...

Koen pleased with game plan execution

Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen praised his squad for transferring the work they’ve done on the training field to match day in their...

Putting Clients First: Centurion Law Group Rebrands as CLG

Pan-African legal and business advisory group Centurion Law Group has officially rebranded to CLG (https://CLGGlobal.com), underscoring a firm-wide commitment to innovation and growth. The...

Ghana: Enhancing capacity for malaria vaccine introduction and rollout in Africa through experience sharing

Since 2019, Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have been rolling out malaria vaccines, with over 2.5 million children already receiving at least one dose of...

Nigeria: Protecting families against malaria using Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets

Malaria remains a significant public health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria, where the disease is...

Saving lives in northwest Nigeria with the new MenFive vaccines

It was around 10 am when 55-year-old Usman Alasan, with his megaphone got to the nomadic settlement of Dongawaki, located at Sule Tankarkar Local...

Somalia rings the bell to invest in women

The Somali Stock Exchange, in partnership with UN Women Somalia, hosted the ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ event on 7th March 2024 to raise...

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Redoubles Protection Efforts in the Aftermath of Fresh Violence in Tambura

“It’s like a repeated nightmare fleeing armed groups who come into our towns, our villages, our homes and our farms, opening fire and slaughtering...

Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Boost Educational Opportunities for Children in Rocrocdong-Wau

For many children across South Sudan, going to school is just a dream. Years of conflict has devastated infrastructure, including educational facilities, as well as...

Tenant elopes with landlord’s daughter; abandons wife and kids

A tenant, Manlafy Danso, who is married with two children, has been accused of eloping with his landlord’s 20-year-old daughter in Gambia. It was gathered...

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) Signs 11 Transformative Agreements Aimed at Spearheading Private Sector Expansion in Member Countries

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-PS.org) is pleased to announce the signing of 11 pivotal agreements aimed at...

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine worldwide after admitting it can cause rare blood clots

AstraZeneca is withdrawing its highly successful coronavirus vaccine, citing the availability of a plethora of new shots that has led to a decline in...

Strengthening Global Partnerships: Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Seals 13 Agreements Worth US$689 Million Across Diverse Sectors at...

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), the Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank...

Strengthening Global Partnerships: Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Seals 13 Agreements Worth US$689 Million Across Diverse Sectors at...

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), the Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank...