Rugby Africa President and African Development Bank President Confer on Advancing Sports Infrastructure in Africa

Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, recently engaged in a 45-minute face-to-face meeting with Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, the  President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The meeting, held during the African Investment Forum in Marrakesh, Morocco, focused on the crucial topic […]

Rekindling Hope: Habiba's Journey of Survival and Empowerment

Download logo In the heart of Somalia's arid Baidoa region, Habiba Hassan embarked on a poignant journey through the shadows of drought and conflict, leading her to the Walag camp for internally displaced persons (IDP). With five children in tow, their lives were ensnared in uncertainty, marked by malnutrition and the complexities of her eighth […]

Strengthening the Sustainability & Climate Resilience of Algeria’s Forests

Download logo The World Bank and the Algerian government, through the General Directorate of Forests and the National Delegation for Major Risks, have collaborated together to produce a first joint report entitled “Note on Algerian Forest: Sustainable Forest Management to Combat Forest Fires”. The report covers critical issues for forest management in Algeria and outlines […]

“Inequality Breeds Poverty And Threatens Peace” – President Akufo-Addo

Download logo The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged global leaders help ensure that the progress of the West does not occur at the perpetual expense of Africa and other poor parts of the world. Speaking at the sixth edition of the Paris Peace Forum on Friday, 10th November, 2023, in France, […]

South Africa: President to undertake State Visit to Qatar

Download logo President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 15 November 2023, undertake a State Visit to Qatar at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. The State Visit will form part of two days of engagement between the governments of South Africa and Qatar on […]

South Sudan – A Trust Fund Success Story: Grassroots-Led Projects Transform Koch Communities

Download logo Over the last four years, a series of small but real changes have turned Koch County, once marred by conflict, into a totally different and much friendlier beast. The legacy of initiatives funded by the Resilience, Stabilization, and Reconciliation Trust Fund is one of peace, optimism, sports, education, and gainful employment. As international […]

Afreximbank records deals worth about US$1 billion as Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) continues

Download logo The third day of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) concluded with attendees witnessing the signing of financing and other agreements valued in excess of one billion dollars between the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and several leading business entities from across the continent. United Bank for Africa PLC – US$ 150 million […]

Winners of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards 2023 Announced as FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura Receives the Inaugural AWIEF Lifetime Leadership Award

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced the winners of the 2023 AWIEF Awards during a glamorous awards ceremony that took place on Friday night in Kigali, Rwanda. Many inspirational and outstanding African women entrepreneurs excelled this year in creating opportunities and positively impacting lives and communities, driving growth for Africa. […]

Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, elected to FCI Executive Committee (EXCOM)

Afreximbank’s (www.Afreximbank.com) Executive Vice President in charge of Intra-African Trade Bank, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, has been elected to the Executive Committee (EXCOM) of FCI, the global representative body for the factoring, invoice financing and asset-based lending industry. Mrs. Awani was unanimously elected at FCI’s 55th Annual Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco on 2nd of November 2023 […]

Popay Recognized as Global Aspirant for Multi-Country Payroll Solutions of Everest Peal Group Matrix Assessment Report 2023

Popay (www.Popay.com), a leading Pan-African payroll solution provider, has been recognized as a Global Aspirant in the Everest Peak Group Matrix Assessment Report 2023 for Multi-Country Payroll Solutions. The report assesses the capabilities and performance of payroll solution providers on a global scale and positions them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their […]