Category: AFRICA

Building Stronger,More Interconnected Digital Ecosystems across Africa and Beyond: The Role of Remote Peering

Ahead of the all-important African Peering and Interconnected Forum taking place in Lagos, Nigeria this week, TelCables Nigeria (www.TelCables.ng), the West African subsidiary of international digital services and solutions provider, Angola Cables says that Remote Peering is a powerful tool that can rapidly advance and improve digital connectivity across West Africa according to a Press Release  issued in Lagos,Monday. Speaking on the eve of the event, Israel Ogboi, Pre-Sales Engineer for TelCables Nigeria said that effective peering partnerships are helping to drive down the cost of digital connectivity and opening…

The Success of rCOMSDEP Could be the Best Tribute to the Lost Lives

Editorial Comment As Ghana bade farewell to mortal remains of the rest of the six out of the eight fallen heroes last Friday, Ghanaians need to reflect soberly on this question-what was their mission that day and most unfortunately they couldn’t even reach their destination as fate had it? It was in connection with the planned official launch of the Responsible Mining & Skills Development Programme(rCOMSDEP) a government initiative intended to create sustainable jobs through responsible cooperative mining and also address the decades long devastating impact of illegal mining on…

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of 31 Arab and Islamic Countries and the Secretaries-General of the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Gulf Cooperation Council

The Foreign Ministers of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Republic of Chad, the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Djibouti, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of The Gambia, the Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Iraq,  the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Lebanon, the State of Libya, the Republic of Maldives, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Kingdom of Morocco, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Sultanate of Oman, the Islamic…

Rule of law is Africa’s new gold: African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB’s) Adesina calls for bold legal and governance reforms to unlock prosperity

NAIROBI, Kenya, August 16, 2025/ — “When Africa stands for the rule of law, the world will stand with Africa,” the President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has told more than 1,200 lawyers, judges, and government officials attending the Kenya Law Society’s 2025 Annual Conference. Delivering the closing keynote, title Public Finance, Governance, Justice and Development, Dr. Adesina drew a clear link between judicial independence, sound public finance, and sustainable economic growth. He stressed that Africa’s true wealth lies not only in its natural resources but…

Former Namibian Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Country’s Offshore Oil Boom Accelerates

Tom Alweendo, Former Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3 according to an official statement issued in Cape Town,Friday. Alweendo,who led Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy from 2018 until March 2025 the statement said,recently launched Alvenco Advisory, a strategic consultancy aimed at assisting investors in navigating Namibia’s political, fiscal, legal and environmental regimes. The firm,the statement said,offers tailored advisory services covering policy…

Ghana Gov’t Announces Posthumous Promotions and Family Support Fund

…….. As Six (6) Out of the Eight (8) fallen Heroes Laid to Rest   Report: Mohammed A. Abu Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama  announced in Accra,Friday,the posthumous promotion for the three (3)  Airforce  officers out of the total eight (8) victims of the recent tragic helicopter crush that hit the nation. The lates,Squadron Leader Peter Anala, was elevated to Wing Commander; Flying Officer Twum-Ampadu elevated to Flight Lieutenant; and Sergeant Ernest Addo elevated to Flight Sergeant. President Mahama also announced the creation of a Family Support Fund to take…

Bank of Algeria joins Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) network, accelerating financial integration in Africa as Algeria prepares to host Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025)

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has officially welcomed the Bank of Algeria into its growing network says an official statement issued in Cairo,Friday. Algeria,the statement noted, now becomes the 18th country of presence for PAPSS, marking a significant step in advancing Africa’s journey towards deeper financial integration. This development is expected to further support cross-border payments and enhance the regulatory framework governing intra-African trade.…

President Ramkalawan Witnesses Handover of 24 Housing Units and Foundation Stone Laying for New Development at Vilaz Zanblon

President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, witnessed the handing over of 24 housing units to families at Vilaz Zanblon, Cascade, according to an official statement issued in Victoria,Thursday . The 24 units represent Phase 2 of the Village development, comprising 8 three-bedroom units and 16 two-bedroom units constructed by Reliance Engineering at a cost of SCR 24.6 million. The ceremony saw families receiving keys to their new homes as part of the government’s commitment to providing affordable housing solutions. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for Land and…

Setting the Agenda for Clean Energy in Agriculture

Policymakers, private-sector leaders, development partners, and farmer cooperatives gathered to discuss not just the deployment of solar technologies, but the building of ecosystems that make productive use of solar energy (PUSE) sustainable. Organized by the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) in collaboration with Heifer International Uganda and WWF Tanzania, the event aimed to strengthen cross-country collaboration for energy-smart agricultural systems. Key Stakeholder Insights Opening the conference, KCIC CEO Joseph Murabula emphasized that unlocking PUSE’s potential requires deliberate ecosystem-building. Since the March 2025 launch of DREEM Hub Kenya, 23 cooperatives and…

Powering Progress: Women, E-Mobility & Safer Transport in Africa

In celebration of Women’s Month, Smarter Mobility Africa and WiN are proud to announce a powerful and timely webinar, Powering Progress: Women, E-Mobility & Safer Transport in Africa, taking place on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. This free, virtual event will bring together women who are leading the charge in making transport systems across Africa safer, smarter, and more inclusive. The webinar offers a unique blend of lived experience, policy innovation, and practical solutions focused on improving mobility for all. Event Details Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025 Time: 10:00 (WAT) | 11:00 (SAST) | 12:00 (EAT) Registration: https://apo-opa.co/3JcPAMH Hosted…