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Kenya’s 2023/24 Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) Campaign: Combating Malaria & Advancing Universal Health Coverage

The LLINs distribution campaign is a crucial part of the Ministry of Health fight against malaria and its pursuit of universal health coverage in...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) towards economic resilience: ECOWAS Small and Medium Enterprises gathering in Abuja sets new avenues and strategies for...

The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), successfully organized the ECOWAS SME Partnership Conference and Exhibition....

Principal Secretary Kimtai Inaugurates Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Training Program on 60th Anniversary of Japan Kenya Collaboration

In a remarkable occasion marking the 60th anniversary of Japan-Kenya collaboration in the health sector, the 5th KEMRI/JICA Country Training Programme (TCTP) was officially...

Western Cape Government and Hisense partner for new Tevolution Museum

On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Western Cape Government signed a Letter of Intent with Hisense South Africa for the establishment of a Tevolution...

MSGBC Conference to Feature Roadshow on Mauritanian Exploration Opportunities

Mauritania is making great strides to attract foreign investment across its untapped upstream market, introducing a 15-block offshore licensing round; strengthening geological surveying and...

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales is banned from all football-related activities for three years

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee (www.FIFA.com) has banned Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF), from all football-related activities at national...

Morocco, Portugal and Spain share their vision for the FIFA World Cup 2030

With the bidding process now officially launched by FIFA, the three FA Presidents met in person to confirm their interest to bid – the...

Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions

Ghana’s 2017 ban on shackling people with psychosocial disabilities – or mental health conditions – has not halted the practice, Human Rights Watch said...

Revolutionizing Ride-Hailing: inDrive Conquers 20 African Cities in 2023 with Groundbreaking Zero Commission Model

In a transformative breakthrough poised to reshape the ride-hailing sector and the gig economy across Africa, inDrive (www.inDrive.com) has made a bold advancement. The...

Uganda: Committee directs Health Ministry on Computed Tomography (CT)-scan user fees

The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has directed the Ministry of Health to harmonise its position on the user fees charged for the...

Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors

Kenya is to end visa requirements to all African visitors by the end of the year, President William Ruto has said. "It is time we…...

Hope Floats in Magwi Following an United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Handover of a Fully-Equipped Maternity

With South Sudan’s first post-independence elections slated for next December, there is pressing need for women to fully participate in decision-making. However, years of unceasing...

When should you ignore an instruction from your boss?

As organisations around the world spend even more on cybersecurity tools, cybercriminals are increasingly using a simple, yet effective ways to access organisations’ data...

Canon Central & North Africa Partners with LagosPhoto Festival to Inspire and Empower Photographers

Canon Central&North Africa (https://www.Canon-CNA.com)​ is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the renowned LagosPhoto Festival, set to take place from 27th October 2023 to 30th...

Rugby World Cup Final Victory: Message from Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah to South Africa’s Springboks

Celebrating South Africa’s victory against New Zealand in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby...

Hundreds join Ga State to bid farewell to late queenmother [Photos]

Hundreds of mourners on Saturday thronged the Ga Mantse's Palace at North Kaneshie for the final funeral rites of the Ga Manye, Naa Dedei...

Wife kills husband for being absent from home for three days

A 27-year-old woman killed her husband in Marimba, Harare after he disappeared from home for three days and failed to give a satisfactory answer....

Rugby World Cup Final: Message from Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah to South Africa’s Springboks

As South Africa reaches the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa, (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental...

Exclusive sights and scenes as Ga Manye goes home

The final funeral rites of the late Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru III, are underway at the Ga Mantse palace in North Kaneshie, Accra. At the...

A new resolve to eliminate cholera in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

The complex health crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has worsened since the beginning of 2023. In the east of the...

“We are Grateful for absorbing cost of Specialist Training” – Physician and Surgeon Trainers Laud Pres Akufo-Addo

The Governing council, faculty and management of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons have commended the Akufo-Addo government for funding the post graduate...

Promoting Efficient and Sustainable Access to Energy for All: Eni Confirmed as Bronze Sponsor at African Energy Week 2023

As frontier exploration continues to shape investment in Africa, countries on the continent continue to benefit from unprecedented periods of economic growth on the...

African Development Bank joins global partners to raise financing for $1.6 bn multinational Lobito Transportation Corridor programme

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), joining global partners to mobilise resources for the Lobito Corridor and the...

Lesotho: Youth Innovative Ideas to Attract Investors- Minister

In a motivational address at the closing ceremony of the Sebabatso Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative, the Minister of Information, Communication, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ms....

South Africa: Minister of Education David Maynier unveils Edu Invest initiative

Public-Private Partnership initiative aims to attract investment into education and establish the Western Cape as an innovation powerhouse. Edu Invest: A public-private partnership initiative to...

“Sporting Infrastructure Under President Akufo-Addo Unparallelled” – Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA)

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has received exemplary commendation from the executives and members of the Ghana League Clubs Association...

African Energy Chamber (AEC) applauds the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board’s (NCDMB) Steadfast Commitment to Efficiency and Transparency Amid Federal Agency Award

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has once again solidified its position as an exemplar of transparency and efficiency among federal agencies...

Unveiling the 2023 European Film Festival Zimbabwe: Explore, learn, and enjoy with #EuroFilmFestZW!

Lights, camera, action! The European Union is excited to present this year’s European Film Festival Zimbabwe (#EuroFilmFestZW) is about to make a captivating entrance...

South Africa: African Development Bank approves ZAR 2.7 billion subordinated financing and $150 million trade finance facility for Absa Group Limited

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a financial package for Absa Group Limited comprising a sustainability-linked loan for...

Afreximbank signs term sheet for US$40million pre-export facility for Johnvents Industries Limited

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) today in Houston, United States, signed a term sheet for a US$40million pre-export facility in favour of Johnvents...

CNBC Arabia Partners with Upcoming Libya Energy Summit

CNBC Arabia has been confirmed as an official Media Partner for the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) (https://apo-opa.info/3Mkq9aW) taking place in Tripoli next month, which...

APO Group and Namibia Future Media Holdings Join Forces to Expand African News Reach

APO Group, the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is excited to announce a new content partnership with Namibia Future Media...

Uganda: Committee calls for full operationalisation of health centres

The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has called for the full operationalisation of health centres in local governments. The committee led by the Chairperson,...

Violence exacerbates malnutrition in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

In North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an average of 800 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition have been admitted each month for treatment to...

Africa Tech Festival Announces Top 10 Finalists for Start-Up World Cup

The results are in and today, organisers of the annual Africa Tech Festival (https://apo-opa.info/3myppVu), taking place in Cape Town 14 – 16 November, announced...

Pioneering Sustainable Solutions: Mazars Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 as Gold Sponsor

Adapting to macroeconomic forces and stringent regulations is crucial in the ever-evolving landscape of the energy, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. As the world seeks...

#TeamEurope partners with Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) to elevate European film culture in Tanzania

Starting from November 3, 2023, award-winning films from ZIFF and select European movies will be screened in Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, and Morogoro. These...

South Africa: Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health

Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health and wellbeing for residents.  On the 25th of October, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness,...

FIFA Safeguarding Summit delivered as first group graduate from two-year FIFA Guardians Safeguarding in Sport Diploma

The Summit took place at the Home of FIFA (www.FIFA.com) in Zurich on 25-26 October 2023; More than 100 FIFA Learners from 70 Member Associations...

Stellantis to Become a Strategic Shareholder of Leapmotor with €1.5 Billion Investment and Bolster Leapmotor’s Global Electric Vehicle Business

Leveraging the strengths of both companies, Stellantis (https://www.Stellantis.com​) and Leapmotor give birth to a strategic global relationship that aims at creating a highly competitive...