Africa

Nouakchott: 17 May 2024: A group of African multilateral institutions including members of the Alliance for African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency, Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazouani, the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) to convey their …

The African Development Bank Group pledged $2 billion over 10 years towards clean cooking solutions in Africa—a major step along the road to saving the lives of 600,000 mainly women and children each year. Speaking at a landmark summit on Clean Cooking in Africa held in Paris, the Bank Group’s …

CAIRO, Egypt African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$ 30 Million financing facility to Joyau Des Caraibes Limited (JDC); the Caribbean subsidiary of ORA Developers, for the expansion of Silversands Hotel in St. Georges, Grenada. Silversands Hotel is part of a luxury chain of hotels owned by …

President of the Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has called for increased investments in the African continent to foster its rapid growth and development. Speaking at the largest gathering of private sector leaders in Africa, the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Dangote emphasized that recent trends …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has clarified that the fire incident at a tank farm in Marine Beach, Apapa, Lagos, was at a depot belonging to HOGL Energy Ltd (Honeywell Depot), and not an NNPC Retail Ltd.’s facility as circulated by early responders. The fire, which has …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa to effectively address the challenges confronting the region. Speaking during a meeting with the Senegalese President at the State House, President Tinubu said West Africa must …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday launched a campaign to promote inclusive education, skills development, and gender equity. The campaign, tagged #WeAreEqual, is an initiative of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). The campaign has been launched in 15 African countries in different iterations, focusing on health, education, …

….To Premiere at the 31st New York African Film Festival   The North American premiere of “DELA: The Making of El Anatsui,” an intriguing biographical documentary that records the extraordinary life and artistic journey of globally-recognised Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui, has been selected to screen at the 31st New York …

Abuja, May 9, 2024: The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded the Zambian Government for taking the bold step in diaspora engagements. The commendation was made during a study tour of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission by a Zambian delegation, led by the Zambian High …

In a heartwarming display of family unity and cultural pride, Commissioner Laurie Cumbo, the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs of New York City, Bobby Digi and their son, Prince, made a stunning appearance at the 2024 Mets Gala. The family of three turned heads with their evergreen Moshood Creations outfits, showcasing …

Some stakeholders in the philanthropy business in Africa have put together a conference to advance the development of the continent through philanthropy efforts. The Programme Coordinator of the Fifth African Philanthropy Conference, Briggs Bomba, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Senegal, said the conference would facilitate progressive dialogue and action …

Statistics have showed that education in Africa is in dire straits and needs collective action by the countries of the continent, and collaboration with international bodies and development partners for  the situation to be redressed. The number of out-of-school children in Africa, for instance, has, according to the African Union …

Cairo, May 7, 2024 Egypt has condemned the Israeli military operations in the Palestinian city of Rafah and its control over the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing. A foreign ministry statement released on Tuesday said. It considered the move “a dangerous escalation threatening the lives of more than …

Lome, May 7, 2024 Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, has promulgated the constitutional amendment, formally switching Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system, said a presidency statement. Gnassingbe promulgated law number 2024-005 revising the Togolese Constitution, “marking a new stage in institutional life,” said the statement issued by the Togolese …

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s Global Bank , released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2024, showing very strong growth across key performance measures. The Group’s results, which were released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday May 3rd, 2024, saw outstanding year-on-year …

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Mr.  Ola Olukoyede has  given detailed  explanations on the strategies being employed by the Commission in the fight against corruption,  describing them as comprehensive.  He made the disclosure in Accra,  Ghana on Monday,  May 6, 2024 at the 14th …

Dakar, May 6, 2024 Chad holds presidential election on Monday meant to end three years of military administration and usher in democracy, but instead it appears likely to solidify the interim president’s grip on power. General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno who seized power in 2021, suspended the constitution, and was …

Zenpay Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc, has signed an Agreement with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat for the development and deployment of the SMARTAfCFTA Portal to facilitate trade within the African continent. The agreement, which was signed by the Chairman of Zenpay Limited, …

Nigerian and Ugandan journalists on Saturday concluded a knowledge and experience exchange programme on the environmental impact of oil extraction. The programme was facilitated by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO). The virtual interaction had reporters from both countries compare notes on reporting the impacts of oil exploration and …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 3, 2024  The UN World Health Organsation (WHO) has started a mass vaccination campaign in Niger’s Niamey region in response to an ongoing meningitis outbreak. The UN health agency, in a statement, said the vaccination campaign against meningitis outbreak began on Thursday. “More than …

By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, May 3, 2024 Nigeria has become the latest signatory to the Establishment Agreement of the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact-oriented subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This is contained in a statement signed by Vincent Musumba, Manager, Media Relations, Afreximbank, in …

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), held the second edition of its expanded Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) class of 2024, where 398 young Africans were inducted into the UBA Tribe after a rigorous six-month hands-on-work and learning experience. The event, which was held in a grand ceremony …

CASABLANCA, Morocco, May 2, 2024 Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle (https://apo-opa.co/3ToAJ36) (www.RadissonHotels.com) opens its doors as the first upscale Radisson-branded hotel in Morocco. Situated in the heart of the vibrant Gauthier district in Casablanca, the thriving port city that fronts the Atlantic Ocean, the opening of Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier …

PARIS, France, May 2, 2024 Director of Project and Asset-Based Finance for the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Helen Aigbe Brume, will discuss financing Africa’s energy growth at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris. Committed to financing and promoting intra- and extra- African trade, Afreximbank plays a leading …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 29, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has reiterated UN’s continued commitment to Kenya in the wake of deadly floods caused by weeks of heavy rains in the region. Guterres was saddened by the loss of lives and damage caused by flash flooding in …