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Chevron Drives Low Carbon Oil Production, Joins Angola Oil and Gas (AOG) 2024 as Platinum Sponsor

Multinational energy company Chevron has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 conference (https://apo-opa.co/3UF9Rg5) – Angola’s premier oil and gas event, scheduled for 2-3 October in...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Pays Tribute to Industry Visionaries; Former Perenco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and UTM Offshore’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

The Invest in African Energy 2024 forum awarded Benoît de la Fouchardiere, former Group General Manager of Perenco and current CEO of multi-service company...

PayRetailers announces its expansion to Africa strengthening its presence in emerging markets

PayRetailers (www.PayRetailers.com), the leading payment processor for Latin America is pleased to announce its new expansion to Africa. With coverage across four countries, the...

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Delivers Keynote Speech at Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, Encourages Global Leaders to Support the Cause

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has addressed the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, emphasising that it has seen a lack of progress...

Algerian man missing for decades found held by neighbour

An Algerian man who has been missing for nearly 30 years was found held captive in his neighbour's home in the northern Djelfa province,...

Enhanced Kenya Tea Brand to Boost Farmer Income

Kenya must develop a tea brand that will fetch the best prices for farmers, President William Ruto has said. The President said Kenya’s tea should...

Exclusive photos from 25th anniversary of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

The Akwasidae festival is a spectacular festival that focuses on ancestral veneration, recollection, and recognition of previous monarchs and heroic deeds. It captures the absolute...

Nigeria and United Nations Seek US$306 million for Urgent Food and Nutrition Crisis Response

With a deteriorating food security and nutrition crisis in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) states this lean season*(May to September), the Government of Nigeria,...

Nigeria: Shell must be held fully accountable for human rights harms before being allowed to sell its Niger Delta business

Reacting to news that Nigeria’s oil industry regulator is prepared to offer a fast-track sales approvals process for oil companies wanting to sell their...

Teen earns doctoral degree at 17 after defending her dissertation

A teenager from Chicago walked in her graduation ceremony this month after earning her doctoral degree at 17. Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman II was only...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Shines Spotlight on Africa’s Gas Future

Africa’s LNG export capacity is projected to grow in the coming years, with countries such as Nigeria expected to increase output from 22 million...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Kicks Off in Paris, African Producers Move Toward Just Energy Transition

The second annual Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum opened in Paris on Tuesday, with OPEC and petroleum ministers from the Republic of Congo...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024: Republic of Congo’s Marine XII Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project Targets 3 Million Tons Per Annum (MTPA) by...

The Republic of Congo aims to produce three million tons per annum of LNG from the inaugural Marine XII development by 2025. Developed by...

Morocco: Criminalization of abortion has devastating impact on the rights of women and girls

The Moroccan state is failing to meet its obligations to ensure accessible, affordable and good quality sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion, forcing...

New Data: Private Sector Pumps $86B into Infrastructure in Low- to Middle-Income Nations

New World Bank data finds that private infrastructure investment in low- and middle-income countries totaled $86 billion in 2023. Investments declined 5% compared with...

‘Foreigners should pay for services at Cancer Institute’

Provision of free treatment to foreigners at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has caused concern among Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee...

Timely outbreak response, enhanced surveillance halts wild poliovirus transmission in Southern Africa

Following thorough assessments in Malawi and Mozambique, an independent Polio Outbreak Response Assessment Team (OBRA) today recommended the closure of the wild poliovirus type...

Nigeria: Working with the communities to fight against meningitis

For yet another year, Nigeria is facing an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis strain C. While medical interventions are crucial, an equally vital aspect of...

Driving socio-economic transformation through technology: The young startup changing the face of Uganda’s automotive industry

In recent years, Uganda has witnessed a wave of technological innovation. In a country where access to traditional infrastructure and services can be limited,...

Stellantis Pro One Achieves No. 1 Spot in Middle East & Africa Region and Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Leadership in Europe and South America

Achieves No. 1 spot with a record 26% market share in Middle East&Africa, led by strong performance in Algeria with the FIAT Professional brand; Confirms...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets the 83 Winners of “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Media Awards 2023, in partnership...

Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com) announced call for application of 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at...

Webb Fontaine’s Single Window: Paving the Way for Future Trade with New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Features (By Smbat Sargsyan)

By Smbat Sargsyan, Product Director at Webb Fontaine  In today’s fast-paced world of trade, the demand for efficiency and transparency has never been more pronounced. Digitalization...

Nigerian gunmen seek talks after abducting dozens, families say

Gunmen who abducted 105 people in northwest Nigeria last week are not after ransom payments but negotiations with the Zamfara state government, five families of the...

CLG Appoints Cosby Manuel Oliveira Toichoa as Managing Director for Equatorial Guinea

Pan-African legal and business advisory firm CLG (https://CLGGlobal.com/) has appointed Mr. Cosby Manuel Oliveira Toichoa as Managing Director for Equatorial Guinea. Oliveira will undertake...

In-Conversation with Sabine Kamukitu, Lambano Full Services SARL: Accelerating Canada-Africa Trade and Investment

The Canada Africa Chamber of Business (https://CanadaAfrica.ca) is pleased to profile our Major Supporters who are committed to accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment. Today...

Egypt: Deputy Minister of Planning Discusses Economic Cooperation with European Union Delegation

Dr. Ahmed Kamali, Deputy Minister of Planning and Economic Development, received a delegation from the European Union, led by Ambassador Omar Abu Aish, Assistant...

Pastor, wife jailed for sexually assaulting 7 members

He abused children and adults for over 20 years after convincing the victims to take part in “spiritual bathing to cleanse them of evil...

Only fools stay married – Nigerian comedienne says

Nigerian comedienne and actress, Real Warri Pikin has stated that it is only those who make a decision to play the 'fool' stay married...

Ghana: Dr. Bawumia Cuts Sod for Construction of Gambaga Sports Complex

There was an outpour of excitment in Gambaga, in the North East Region as Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ...

Burkina Faso: Number of Children Facing Emergency Hunger Levels set to Surge Fivefold as Rainy Season Approaches

The number of children in Burkina Faso facing emergency levels of hunger looks set to surge fivefold to about 210,000 by the middle of...

Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) Hosts its Inaugural Bank Chief Executive Officers Consultative Forum

Promoters of the Pan-African Payment&Settlement System (PAPSS), namely African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or “the Bank”) (https://www.Afreximbank.com), African Union Commission (AUC) and African Continental Free...

Countless lives at stake in Sudan’s El Fasher, warn United Nation aid teams

According to UN emergency relief chief Martin Griffiths, a “strike” damaged the roof of the intensive care unit at Southern Hospital in El Fasher...

South Sudan: Strengthening capacities for Infection Prevention and control; a huge push towards reduced outbreaks

In an effort to protect communities from diseases resulting from environmental and health setting contamination, the Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health...

Saving lives and empowering communities in South Sudan’s remote areas: Akon’s journey from despair to hope

In the dusty outskirts of Nyamlel in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Gazal State, a grandmother's desperate plea for her granddaughter's life echoed...

Ethiopia’s Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

In a recent workshop held in Ethiopia, key stakeholders convened to develop the country's Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) 2024-2028 with...

Stevie Wonder arrives in Ghana following decision to permanently relocate [Video]

US music legend Stevie Wonder has arrived in Ghana following a decision in 2021 to permanently relocate to the West African country. The 74-year-old Grammy...

Riding the Wave: South Africa’s Financial Digital Revolution

GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition scheduled from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, emerges as a pivotal platform for...

Sudan: Bomb kills two children and puts El Fasher hospital out of action amid fighting

Babiker Nahar Paediatric Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, has been forced to close after an airstrike caused the roof to collapse and killed three...

LG Electronics Middle East and Africa (MEA) leads with innovation in new Home Entertainment Line-up

LG Electronics (www.LG.com), a global leader in consumer electronics recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. With...

Ghana to lobby AU for intercontinental initiative on reparations – Akufo-Addo

Ghana has said that it will press the African Union (AU) to gain support for a cross-continent initiative to strengthen demand for reparations for...