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Orange launches the 14th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (OSVP) to support social innovation and encourage...

The 14th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East will open for submissions on Monday, March 18, 2024. Candidates from the...

Invest in Equatorial Guinea Oil and Gas: Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Antonio Uburu Ondo, will speak at the 2024 edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in...

Senegalese tech company raises $500,000, after working with International Trade Centre (ITC)

When they launched ProXalys in 2022, Thierno Sakho and Abdoulaye Faye's first aim was to bring small-scale agricultural producers and retailers closer together. They...

Malawi: New training on infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for health workers

WaterAid, an international non-governmental organization focused on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), has developed a new infection prevention and control and WASH (IPC-WASH) learning...

Sonangol: A Competitive Partner for United States (US) Investors

Angola's national oil company (NOC) Sonangol has increased its competitiveness and capacity as an operator through a privatization process initiated by the government –...

Military takeovers will not be tolerated – African Union

The African Union has strongly cautioned against military coups throughout the continent, stressing the importance of preserving peace and democracy as essential drivers of...

Russian election: Putin claims landslide and scorns US democracy

Vladimir Putin was always going to claim his fifth term as president with a landslide, faced with three other candidates all rubber-stamped by the...

Russia election: Putin thanks citizens of Russia and claims win

President Vladimir Putin says his win in the election will allow Russia to become stronger and more effective. Speaking at his campaign headquarters, Putin says:...

South Sudan shut down schools ahead of extreme heat wave

South Sudan’s government is closing down all schools starting Monday as the country prepares for a wave of extreme heat expected to last two...

Workaholics Anonymous: The people who say they can’t leave work alone

Playwright James Graham has told Desert Island Discs how he turned to Workaholics Anonymous for help after realising work addiction had become a problem...

African Development Bank signs $15 million Transaction Guarantee Facility with NMB Bank Zimbabwe

The African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org/) and NMB Bank Limited Zimbabwe (NMB) have signed a $15 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to unlock trade...

Housewife allegedly hired assassins to kill her husband

Police in Nigerian state, Kaduna has arrested a housewife who allegedly hired assassins to kill her husband over N400,000.  According to security analyst and counter-insurgency...

Niger ends military agreement with US, calls it ‘profoundly unfair’

Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defense to operate in Niger – days...

Islamic Development Bank Institute Delivers Islamic Banking Capacity Building Program for Ethiopia

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www.IsDBInstitute.org) has delivered an Islamic banking capacity-building program for the Ethiopian banking sector. Organized with the theme, “Unlocking...

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Free Medical Care Gives Hope to Communities in Somalia’s Southwest State

Every Wednesday and Sunday, patients stream into the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Level-II hospital in Baidoa, southwest of the Somalia capital,...

Russia election: Arrests for vandalism as ballot boxes targeted in Putin vote

Several people have been detained for vandalism at polling stations on the first day of voting in presidential elections, Russian officials say. Incidents involved green...

South African President to Open Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024, Featuring Strong Slate of Ministers

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote and open the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024, taking place on...

EnerGeo Alliance to Discuss African Exploration Prospects at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Houston Event

Nikki Martin, President&CEO of global trade association EnerGeo Alliance, will deliver a presentation on Geophysical Studies&African Exploration Prospects at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Cocktail...

EnerGeo Alliance to Discuss African Exploration Prospects at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Houston Event

Nikki Martin, President&CEO of global trade association EnerGeo Alliance, will deliver a presentation on Geophysical Studies&African Exploration Prospects at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Cocktail...

EnerGeo Alliance to Discuss African Exploration Prospects at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Houston Event

Nikki Martin, President&CEO of global trade association EnerGeo Alliance, will deliver a presentation on Geophysical Studies&African Exploration Prospects at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Cocktail...

EnerGeo Alliance to Discuss African Exploration Prospects at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Houston Event

Nikki Martin, President&CEO of global trade association EnerGeo Alliance, will deliver a presentation on Geophysical Studies&African Exploration Prospects at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Cocktail...

EnerGeo Alliance to Discuss African Exploration Prospects at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Houston Event

Nikki Martin, President&CEO of global trade association EnerGeo Alliance, will deliver a presentation on Geophysical Studies&African Exploration Prospects at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Cocktail...

EnerGeo Alliance to Discuss African Exploration Prospects at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Houston Event

Nikki Martin, President&CEO of global trade association EnerGeo Alliance, will deliver a presentation on Geophysical Studies&African Exploration Prospects at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Cocktail...

Israel downplays truce prospects after Hamas response

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has downplayed the chances of a truce in Gaza after Hamas gave what it called a "comprehensive vision" to mediators. Mr...

Trina Solar Exhibiting Integrated Energy Solutions at Solar & Storage Live Africa

Trina Solar (www.TrinaSolar.com), a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, announced its participation at Solar&Storage Live Africa, Africa’s largest renewable energy...

Spain soaring, Solomon Islands climbing

Spain consolidate top spot in FIFA (www.FIFA.com) /Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking; Record 193 national teams now ranked Solomon; Islands the highest climbers. Qualification for the Olympic...

Namibia’s NAMCOR Talks Becoming Energy Self-Sufficient

As the national oil company of Namibia, NAMCOR is committed to harnessing the country’s full hydrocarbon potential and is currently working with operators to...

Israel-Gaza conflict: Israeli Ambassador to Ghana calls for action on alleged sexual violence

Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Shlomit Sufa, has called for concerted efforts to support victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict, particularly women affected by the events...

North Korea bans keeping dogs as pets unless citizens plan to eat or skin them

North Koreans risk the wrath of the regime if they keep dogs as pets, Pyongyang has decreed, warning that canines should only be kept...

Siemens to Outline Africa’s Energy Innovation Opportunities at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

Farouk Benabdoun, Vice President of North, West and Central Africa of Siemens Energy, will participate as a speaker at Invest in African Energy (IAE)...

Ghana Unveils First International Standard Rugby Stadium in West Africa

In a ground-breaking development for sports, Ghana proudly unveiled the Rugby Stadium at the 2024 African Games (https://apo-opa.co/3V9VQc6) scheduled from March 8 to March...

Disruption to international submarine cables off the West African coast [West Africa Cable System (WACS), South Atlantic-3 (SAT-3), MainOne, Africa Coast to Europe (ACE)]

Whilst the cause of the reported cable breaks off the Ivory Coast of West Africa has not yet been confirmed, Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao) is...

Verdant Capital advises UsPlus on its USD 8 million senior unsecured debt capital raise from the United States (U.S) International Development Finance Cooperation (“DFC”)

Verdant Capital (www.Verdant-Cap.com) is pleased to announce that it has acted as financial advisor and arranger of a USD 8 million senior unsecured debt...

Interview: Invictus Energy Managing Director (MD) discusses Success and Capital Raising in African Exploration

Across Africa’s proven and promising hydrocarbon basins, independent oil and gas companies are playing a central role in driving exploration and resource monetization while...

James Crumbley: Father of Michigan school gunman convicted of manslaughter

The father of a Michigan school gunman who killed four students has been convicted of manslaughter. The trial heard that James Crumbley, 47, had ignored...

Judge rejects Trump motion to dismiss classified documents case

A Florida judge has rejected a motion from former US President Donald Trump to dismiss a classified documents case against him. His attorneys argued...

Top Democrat Chuck Schumer calls for new Israel election as rift grows

US Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has called for Israel to hold elections to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as cracks appear in a...

FIFA Council takes key decisions ahead of the 74th FIFA Congress

FIFA’s (www.FIFA.com) member associations to be asked to take a united stand against racism in football​; Record investment in football development of USD 2.25 billion...

Urgent Call to Action: Combatting Chronic Kidney Disease Crisis in Africa

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is rapidly becoming a critical concern in Africa, posing significant challenges for public health and healthcare systems. Shedding light on...

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria passes on

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa has passed on. He is said to have died in Nigeria on Thursday 14 March, 2024. The 83-year-old...