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United Kingdom (UK) Expertise Could Unlock Africa’s Next Energy Boom and Low-Carbon Growth

At the Wider African Energy Summit, industry leaders highlighted the potential for UK technical and service expertise to accelerate African energy growth and streamline project delivery ABERDEEN, Scotland, November 18, 2025/ — The role of UK technical and service collaboration…

Africa: G20 Forum to Spotlight Africa’s Role in Driving Future Energy Innovation

At the upcoming G20 African Energy Investment Forum, leaders will chart how public–private investment can drive innovation, digitalization and AI adoption across the continent’s energy sector OHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 18, 2025/ — As the global energy landscape undergoes a…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB’s) Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Concludes Pilot Phase, Moves to Establish Permanent Secretariat by 2027

African Development Bank Group launches ABM transition phase and call for expressions of hosting interest, at COP30 in Belém BELEM, Brazil, November 18, 2025/ — The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has concluded the pilot phase of the Adaptation Benefits…

Canon Central & North Africa Celebrates 10 Years of Growth and Innovation at The Executive Circle 2025 in Seychelles

Over the past 10 transformative years, CCNA has strengthened Canon’s footprint across the African continent by expanding its operations and establishing a local presence in key markets DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 18, 2025/ —  Canon Central & North Africa…

Ebury Joins Scotland London Africa Week

ABERDEEN, Scotland, November 17, 2025/ — The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com/) is pleased to announce Ebury as a sponsor for Scotland London Africa Week 2025. Ebury will support the Scotland Africa Networking Reception at Dover House, hosted with…

Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa & Asia call for action to Build Healthcare and Media capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during 2025 Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative – MFFLI

HARARE, Zimbabwe, November 17, 2025/ —  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June. The summit was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board…

30th Conference of the Parties (COP30): The African Development Bank Highlights the essential role of climate finance for conflict-affected countries

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 17, 2025/ — The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) is playing a key role in supporting conflict-affected countries facing climate disruptions, Bank officials emphasised during a COP30 panel discussion on 12 November in Belém. Through its…

Japan and African Development Bank roll out Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform to boost youth entrepreneurship and innovation

This platform will ensure a reciprocal exchange of technology and innovation between the two continents A ceremony to mark the roll-out was held at the United Nations University in Tokyo. The event was attended by Dr Sidi Ould Tah, President…

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and Afreximbank Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Arab–Africa Trade and Investment

Through the cooperation, ICIEC and Afreximbank will align their strategic decision-support tools, developing synergies to better serve public- and private-sector actors across their respective networks. CAIRO, Egypt, November 16, 2025/ — The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and…

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marks ‘World Diabetes Day’ 2025: Transforming Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Preventive Care in Africa and Asia by Providing 925 Scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 Countries

BUJA, Nigeria, November 14, 2025/ —  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks ‘World Diabetes Day 2025’ in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies, and Academia, through their Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue…