Download logo The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved on Wednesday in Abidjan, a grant of US $ 10.7 million to São Tomé and Príncipe for the implementation of the first phase of the Zuntámon Initiative, within the framework of the Lusophone Compact. The project aims to improve the business environment by […]
Energy transition-a new path to power in Africa
Africa currently sits on the cusp of a transition into a new energy paradigm, one in which technological and commercial innovations are delivering increasingly decentralised power to the people of the continent in new ways. Download document: Energy transition- a new path to power in Africa A recent White Paper released by global management consultancy company […]
Egyptian automotive aftermarket enters the fast lane
Egypt’s automotive aftermarket is accelerating and has been dubbed “one of Africa’s most exciting markets” as its motoring population and vehicle sales grow, its economy expands, FDI floods in, and the government moves to combat automotive emissions. It’s a powerful combination which Germany’s Africa business experts africon GmbH, the knowledge partners of Automechanika Dubai, the […]
Live Streaming of "Sino-African Kung Fu Show" Event to Start Soon
Co-organized by CGTN (www.CGTN.com) and Henan Province, the media integration event “Sino-African Kung-fu Show ” is in full swing! Since its launch on July 20, the “Sino-African Kung Fu Show” campaign has received videos from martial arts enthusiasts from 27 countries including China, Cameroon, Niger, Ivory Coast, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Congo (Kinshasa), Ghana, Zimbabwe, […]
Senegal Places Local Content at the Center of the Country's Energy Sector Agenda (By Charn? Hundermark)
By Charné Hundermark, Southern and East Africa Editor Over 450 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 1 billion barrels of oil reserves have positioned Senegal as an exceptionally attractive hydrocarbon destination. Recent sizeable discoveries made in 2014-2016 have only furthered the appeal of the country, and with the introduction of international oil companies (IOCs), the […]
Liquid Intelligent Technologies joins hands with Africa Legal in an ed-tech partnership to drive professional growth in Africa through Liquid Labs
Leading pan-African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies (www.Liquid.Tech), through its innovation and partnerships arm Liquid Labs, is launching three online courses on legal technology, targeted at supporting career development amongst students, budding entrepreneurs, and lawyers. This has been possible through a partnership with Africa Legal, an organisation that connects legal professionals across the African continent. […]
Symrise AG, Freddy Hirsch Nigeria to improve food innovation, nutrition in West Africa
Download logo Germany-based fragrances, care, flavorings, and nutrition manufacturer, Symrise AG (www.Symrise.com) has entered a strategic partnership with Freddy Hirsch Nigeria, a leading manufacturer of spices, ingredients, and flavors. Together, Symrise AG and Freddy Hirsch Nigeria are focused on boosting food innovation and nutrition in West Africa. Under the new partnership, the companies will focus […]
President of Republic of Rwanda Receives Credentials of Qatari Ambassador
HE President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame received credentials of HE Misfer Faisal Mubarak Al Ajab Al Shahwani as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Rwanda. HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to HE the President of […]
Women's rights in the ECOWAS region: Experts and Ministers in charge of gender affairs are meeting to examine draft strategies to combat sexual and gender-based violence and sexual harassment
Download logo The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECGD) is organizing from 11 to 13 October 2021 in Dakar, Senegal, an Experts’ Meeting, followed by a meeting of ECOWAS Minis-ters in charge of Gender and Women’s Affairs on 15 October 2021. The meeting focuses on the draft ECOWAS Regional Strategy for Preventing and Responding to […]
Uganda's community initiative helping HIV patients overcome depression
Margaret was engulfed by depression and overwhelmed by stigma. With little motivation for life as she struggled to adjust to living with HIV while pregnant, she contemplated death. “I could lock myself in the house every day. I wanted to kill my child and kill myself because I thought I was no longer useful in […]