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Oil & Gas (O&G) Bid Rounds Imminent, Announces Libya Summit Finance Panel

Speakers participating during a finance panel at the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) this week shared that the country’s planned licensing rounds – for domestic...

Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2024: Global Energy Companies Committed to Sustainable Energy in Libya

Global energy companies including France’s TotalEnergies, Spain’s Repsol, Italy’s Eni and Switzerland’s BGN stated that they are committed to sustainable energy in Libya, highlighting...

Taiwan election: China says US is ‘gravely wrong’ to congratulate new leader

China has accused the US of sending "a gravely wrong signal" to those pushing for Taiwan's independence after Saturday's election result. US Secretary of...

Mine landslide kills 22 people in Tanzania

Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at Ng'alita mine in Bariadi district,...

How to Boost Your Retail Business in 2024: The Benefits of Attending the Digital Retail Africa Conference

The retail industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the internet, customer expectations, and emerging technologies. Retailers need to adapt and innovate to...

Stears Unveils Comprehensive Africa 2024 Outlook: East Africa Leads Growth, Economic Challenges Persist in Nigeria & Kenya

Stears (https://www.Stears.co/home/), a leading economic analysis and data-driven insights provider, has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights into the continent's...

Kenya and China win World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Dubai

Kenya have been a mainstay on the HSBC SVNS and are aiming to return at the first opportunity following their relegation to the Challenger...

Popular relationship coach remarries first husband after two other marriages end in divorce

Relationship coach, Amara Nwosu remarries her first husband after two other failed marriages. Amara Nwosu had married U.S based Nigerian businessman, Francis Van Lare a.k.a...

National Oil Corporation (NOC) Reveals Ambitious Energy Plans at Libya Energy Summit

Farhat Omar Bengdara, Chairman of Libya’s parastatal National Oil Corporation (NOC), delivered a keynote address during this year’s Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) 2024 conference...

FIFA President expects “fantastic tournament” after attending Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations 2023 opener

Gianni Infantino sees hosts Côte d’Ivoire kick off the competition against Guinea; Match “set the tone for a fantastic tournament,” said the FIFA President...

Ecobank Group Unveils ‘A BETTER WAY | A BETTER AFRICA’ Brand Campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023

Ecobank (https://Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial services group, unveils its new brand campaign ‘A BETTER WAY | A BETTER AFRICA’ today, at the TotalEnergies...

Archbishop Desmond Tutu statue wrapped in Palestinian scarf goes on display

A statue of the late South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu wearing a Palestinian scarf has been unveiled in Cape Town to symbolise his support...

If I get the chance to see Mohbad again, I will warn him to be careful about the woman he marries – Father

The father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, has revealed what he would tell his son...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Starts Production

Dangote Petroleum Refinery (http://www.Dangote.com) has commenced production of diesel and aviation fuel.   President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, elatedly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

The World Health Organization (WHO) Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have committed to strengthening collaboration towards the...

Guinea: An almost-forgotten disease makes a resurgence in West Africa

In recent months, countries across West Africa have been battling the worst wave of diphtheria on record on the continent. The first cases were...

Drama as thieves attack police at checkpoint, steal their phones and uniforms

There was drama in Masvingo yesterday after a group of armed robbers stole uniforms from police officers manning a roadblock. The four armed robbers were...

ICJ genocide case: South Africa’s five-point argument against Israel

South Africa’s landmark case against Israel for its war on Gaza began on Thursday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the World Court...

Afreximbank announces an initial disbursement of US$2.25 billion under a syndicated US$3.3 billion Crude Oil Prepayment Facility sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...

This landmark financing is the largest syndicated loan ever raised by Nigeria in the International market and one of the largest syndicated debts raised...

Cape Verde breaks free from malaria

World Health Organization (WHO) has declared sub-Saharan African nation, Cape Verde malaria-free for the first time in 50 years. The Organization says it has not...

George Addo Jnr appointed lead English commentator for official 2023 AFCON rights holders New World TV

New World Television, the official broadcast rights holder for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, has appointed UK-based Ghanaian sports journalist, George Addo...

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) invests in leading climate tech company KOKO as part of carbon business growth

RMB (www.RMB.co.za) announced today a strategic partnership with climate technology leader KOKO, where it has acted as the lead mandated arranger and financier for...

Decentralized cholera response: Bridging the gap in Harare’s hotspot communities

The recent surge in cholera cases has placed immense pressure on healthcare facilities, particularly the Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital (BRIDH) in Harare. To...

Supporting flood emergency response in Congo

Widespread flooding due to unusually heavy rainfall in the Republic of Congo has left more than 336 000 people in need of urgent humanitarian...

World Health Organization (WHO) Certifies Cabo Verde as Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo...

Did he have to die? Boy killed by his uncles over missing bag

A 17-year-old boy has been allegedly beaten to death by his step-uncles over a missing bag. The boy was found by his grandmother, Grace Kaguna lying...

Let him rest in peace – Ajagurajah reacts to BBC’s documentary on TB Joshua

Leader of the Ajagurajah Movement, Bishop Kwame Asiamah has defended late Prophet TB Joshua following a recent documentary released by the British Broadcasting Corporation...

I’m alive and healthy – Ngozi Ezeonu dismisses death rumours

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu has refuted reports claiming she had passed. This comes days after the actress posted a photo of a lit candle...

Ecobank and VISA jointly host the TotalEnergies Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023 trophy in Abidjan

Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), official sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2023, in partnership with VISA, has been privileged to host...

Tech, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Unite: The Omniverse Summit Takes the Digital Economy Center Stage in Lagos, expecting 20,000 leaders

The Omniverse (https://TheOmniverse.africa/), a dynamic convergence platform and summit for the brightest minds across African innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship is launching with its inaugural...

African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024): In Côte d’Ivoire, cultural icons team up to end malaria

Sports and cultural legends are coming together during AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire to increase prioritization around the issue of malaria; The RBM Partnership to End...

Zimbabwe bans police officers from sports betting

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has banned police officers from sports betting, threatening them with arrests. Last week, two unidentified police officers went viral for...

FIFA launches digital tool offering overview of current registration bans

Platform publicly available on FIFA.com; Clubs subject to registration bans prevented from registering new players. In line with its continued efforts to promote transparency and maintain...

Zambia’s cholera outbreak: President urges people to move from towns to villages

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has urged people to relocate from towns to villages following the deaths of about 300 people in a cholera outbreak. Poor...

Yellow Card and Coinbase Partner to Expand Access to Digital Assets in Africa

Yellow Card (https://YellowCard.io/), the largest and only licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp on the African continent, and Coinbase, the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, have partnered...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Tops Bloomberg’s 2023 Global Islamic Syndication Financing League Tables as Leading Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arranger

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has solidified its position again on top of...

His miracles aren’t fake – Singer Victor AD defends TB Joshua

Nigerian singer, Victor AD has mounted a strong defence in honour of the late prophet TB Joshua, following allegations of rape and abuse of...

Mother of three dies after failed BBL surgery

A mum-of-three has d!ed after getting cosmetic surgery in Turkey despite warnings from her family. 26-year-old Demi Agoglia complained of chest pains days after the...

Chinese medical teams lauded for advancing healthcare in Tanzania

The government of Tanzania on Tuesday thanked the Chinese government for dispatching medical teams to help improve healthcare for people in the East African...

New Year Address from Rugby Africa President, Herbert Mensah

Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, issues end of year message reflecting on 2023: Amidst our...