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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

The memorandum aims to provide a general framework that facilitates cooperation between the parties and enhances economic and social development capabilities; ITFC intends to...

GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business commissions four 175 MW units for Nigeria’s second largest hydropower plant

GE Vernova’s (www.GEVernova.com) Hydro Power business has completed the commissioning of the 4 (four) 175 MW Francis hydropower turbines and generators at the Zungeru...

Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Unite to Urge The Gambia’s Government to Uphold Landmark Law Banning Female Genital Mutilation

The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations in The Gambia (TANGO), the Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children (GAMCOTRAP) (https://apo-opa.info/3LTjELJ), and...

Nigerians outraged as Super Eagles Instagram admin features Ghanaian song

The administrator of Super Eagles official Instagram account has been attacked for using a Ghanaian song in a training video. Ahead of their friendly match...

Mondelēz International signs Memorandum of Understanding with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Women, Family and Children

Strengthens efforts to help protect children in cocoa communities; Reaffirms the company’s continued focus in private-public collaboration to help tackle systemic issues. Mondelēz International is...

Start-ups from across the globe look to woo investors with transformational tech shifts at world’s largest start-up event in Dubai

Expand North Star 2023 (https://www.ExpandNorthStar.com/) accelerates global VC investment revival as deep tech game-changers choose Dubai as launch-pad for global growth. Record number of Indian...

African Development Bank Group Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama urges Nordic and Irish entrepreneurs in to make Africa their business and investment destination

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Chief Economist, Prof Kevin Chika Urama, has urged entrepreneurs in Nordic countries and Ireland to make Africa their...

Elizabeth Mwangi Partners with inDrive’s Aurora Tech Award to Inspire St. Aloysius Gonzaga Girls on United Nations’ (UN) Day of the Girl Child

To commemorate the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child, set for 11 October, and to shine a light on the immense potential of...

Respond.io to Showcase New Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Solutions at GITEX Global 2023

Respond.io (https://apo-opa.info/45wSSzQ) a pioneering customer conversation management provider, is set to showcase its new AI-powered solution at GITEX Global 2023 (www.GITEX.com), hosted at the Dubai World...

Spire Solutions is set to spearhead Cybersecurity, Digital, and Data Revolution at GITEX Global 2023

Spire Solutions, The Middle East&Africa region’s preferred cybersecurity and data partner, is thrilled to announce its participation in GITEX Global 2023 (www.GITEX.com), scheduled to...

Afrobarometer concludes Round 9 (R9) survey fieldwork: Citizens’ invaluable participation fuels unprecedented success

Wrapping up fieldwork for its largest-ever pan-African survey, Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) on Tuesday highlighted the contributions of 54,436 African citizens whose insights are deepening the...

Egypt’s high-quality ceramic products find new market in Africa

In an endeavour to expand its market reach, Egypt is gearing up to introduce its superior ceramic products and top-notch building materials to the...

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops in Dhobley mentor girls on menstrual health

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops stationed in Dhobley on Wednesday joined hands with a local women’s group in mentoring the Dhobley...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launches a sensitization campaign for women on small scale cross-border traders

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorates of Trade, Customs Union&Taxation, and Free Movement of Persons&Migration, along with the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre, officially launched...

See More, Do More: Canon Launches the Widest Auto Focus Zoom Lens Ever Made for a Full Frame Camera

Canon (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces the launch of the RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM, a new addition to the L-series range for photo and video...

Zimbabwe MPs suspended after protest

All Members of Parliament (MPs) from Zimbabwe's main opposition party have been suspended for six parliament sittings and will not receive salaries for the...

Liberia counts votes as President Weah seeks second term

Vote counting is underway after polls closed in Liberia's presidential and parliamentary elections on Tuesday. People in the West African nation voted to elect the...

Burundi Central Bank Governor arrested over money laundering accusations

Burundi's sacked Central Bank Governor has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and misappropriation of public assets. The charges against Dieudonné Murengerantwari are "provisional"...

Stellantis to Present Commercial Vehicles Strategy and New Global Van Lineup on October 23

Stellantis N.V. (www.Stellantis.com/en) announced today it will introduce reimagined Commercial Vehicles from multiple brands that form the heart of its global, multi-brand business strategy on...

Global Black Impact Summit to Build Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (www.GlobalBlackImpact.com) – taking place in Dubai on November 30 - December 1 – serves as the premier platform for...

2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference to take place in Nairobi from 19-20 February 2024

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is delighted to announce the second Canada-Africa Business Conference, following the success of our first ever program at the...

Fake letter causes 15 MPs to lose seats

Fifteen opposition politicians in Zimbabwe have filed an appeal in court challenging a decision by the parliamentary speaker to declare their seats vacant. Speaker Jacob...

France to begin withdrawing troops from Niger – junta

The military junta in Niger says the withdrawal of French troops from its territory will begin on Tuesday. There have been tensions between the two...

Liberia election: Ballot materials drown in a creek

The election in parts of Sinoe County in Liberia has been delayed after ballot papers were soaked in a creek while being transported by...

GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star 2023 centre world’s attention on booming Artificial intelligence (AI) economy

Dubai will unleash a new era of global AI dominance next week, as the UAE hosts the world’s largest tech and start-up show, converging...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Launches the Catalyzing Resilience in Emergencies Fund for Mental Health Awareness and Improved Access to Care

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) partnered with Pinterest to create the Catalyzing Resilience in Emergencies (CaRE) Fund, a pioneering mental health initiative. With Pinterest...

Optimizing mental health care in prayer camps in Côte d’Ivoire

 In Côte d’Ivoire, popular beliefs associate mental illness with paranormal phenomena or spiritual manifestations. Prayer camps set up by pastors offer care to mentally...

Inaugural Africa Energy Expo set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda: Launching a new era of energy in Africa

Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), a leading global exhibition and conference organiser, today announced the launch of the first-ever Africa Energy Expo, set to take place...

Angolan TikToker jailed for ‘insulting’ President

A social media influencer in Angola has had her prison sentence increased to two years for "insulting" President João Lourenço on TikTok. Ana da...

South Africa: Woman, Youth and Persons with Disabilities commemorates World Mental Health Day

DWYPD joins the world in commemorating World Mental Health Day tomorrow. October is Mental Health Awareness Month with World Mental Health Day commemorated on the 10th October...

Teacher’s mental health support gives pupil new reason to hope

When Cynthia Adjei* had an episode of an acute mental health condition in her junior high school in 2021, she was greeted with derision....

India’s rice fortification journey inspires Nigerian delegation

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) facilitated a crucial learning visit for a high-level Nigerian delegation to India. India’s rice fortification journey inspired...

World Health Organization (WHO) works to strengthen mental health services in Libya in the aftermath of Storm Daniel

Following the devastation wrought by Storm Daniel, hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Libya are mourning the loss of loved ones, homes, possessions...

Tackling high risk of mental health disorders among survivors of Appiatse tragedy

A tragic explosion that levelled the entire village of Appiatse in Ghana’s Western region in January 2022, taking the life of Grace Essien’s* husband,...

Reactions as Tinubu’s son flies presidential jet to watch polo event

The news of President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, flying a presidential jet to attend polo games in Kano State has sparked mixed reactions on...

Young Seychellois windsurfer wins silver at Alacati Windfest PWA Youth and Junior Slalom World Cup in Turkey

President Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a message of congratulations for Seychellois windsurfer from Praslin, Jules Kandasamy following his participation at Alacati Windfest PWA Youth...

Expanding and improving mental health care services in Ghana

Diana Adom*, 54, was diagnosed with schizophrenia eight years ago, a mental health condition that devastated her life before she finally got the care...

Checking in, to Checkout: Five Black Friday Tips

Black Friday is quite possibly the most drama-filled time of the year, in-store that is. There was the woman who used her pants as...

CORRECTION: American Tower Corporation (ATC) Africa Decreases Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Per Tower by 21%

American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) (www.AmericanTower.com) released its 2022 sustainability report outlining the Company's sustainability strategy with a comprehensive overview of the progress made...

Child snatched away by deadly Cameroon landslides

At least 30 people have been killed in landslides caused by heavy rains in Cameroon's capital Yaoundé, the emergency services have said. A local radio...