2026 Youth Olympic Games
Committed to supporting young people and closely connected to Senegal, he will lend his voice and image to the first Olympic event ever organised on the African continent, scheduled from 31 October to 13 November 2026 DAKAR, Senegal, December 30,…
Shaping Africa’s Mining Future: Community Engagement, Local Content, Skills Transfer and Shared Infrastructure at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026
African Mining Week returns to Cape Town in October 2026 under the theme, “Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development” CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 30, 2025/ — The 2026 edition of African Mining Week (AMW) – officially…
Central Bank of Egypt and Afreximbank Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Gold Bank programme in Egypt
This strategic initiative aims to formalise gold value chains, strengthen Central Bank reserves and reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign refining and trading hubs CAIRO, Egypt, December 30, 2025/ — The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and African Export – Import…
Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 to Spotlight Africa’s Energy Growth Amid Low-Carbon Push
Leaders will explore how to scale low‑carbon power, manage hydrocarbons responsibly and deploy advanced decarbonization technologies at next year’s Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris PARIS, France, December 30, 2025/ — Africa’s integrated energy companies face a dual mandate:…
Data Centers Could Be the Spark Africa’s Power Sector Needs (By NJ Ayuk)
OPINION PIECE The growth of data centers also often brings with it a push for innovative power solutions, including the integration of renewable energy sources and advanced grid management technologies JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 30, 2025/ — By NJ Ayuk, Executive…
Orange Middle East & Africa and the Confederation of African Football sign a landmark agreement for the mobile broadcast via the Max it super app
Through the Max it TV universe, OMEA delivers a viewing experience that is simple, seamless and fully adapted to the realities of African markets CASABLANCA, Morocco, December 29, 2025/ — Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (https://Orange.com) and the Confederation…
Mercy Ships and Madagascar Celebrate the Conclusion of a Successful Field Service with Plans to Continue Next Year
Over the course of its hospital ship’s previous visits, Mercy Ships has worked with the Malagasy government to provide over 7,770 surgical procedures and over 57,930 dental procedures ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, December 29, 2025/ — Following 10 months of successful partnership…
Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Burundi First Lady for the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary to discuss their joint programs to build healthcare capacity and support Girl Education
Together with Burundi First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 55 scholarships for local doctors in Burundi in many critical and underserved specialties GITEGA, Burundi, December 29, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted…
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej meets The First Lady of Liberia & 6 African First Ladies of Africa at the 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025 in The Gambia
On the first day of the conference, the Plenary Session of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 took place, featuring keynote speeches of First Ladies of Africa MONROVIA, Liberia, December 27, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm…
Ministry of Finance Ghana and Afreximbank announce successful resolution of US$750 million facility
CAIRO, Egypt, December 26, 2025/ — The Government of the Republic of Ghana, acting through the Ministry of Finance, and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://Afreximbank.com/) are pleased to announce successful resolution of the issues surrounding the US$750 million facility…
