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  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, along with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, today addressed a gathering of the Indian community and friends of India in Mauritius at a special event held at the Trianon Convention Centre. The event saw enthusiastic participation from the Indian diaspora, including students, professionals, socio-cultural organizations, and business leaders. It was also attended by several Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries […]

  Government has been urged to increase funding to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to improve ICT in education through computer supplies, maintenance and infrastructure in schools. Under the Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF), UCC implemented the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF) between 2016 and 2023, to promote use of ICT through broadband connectivity and access. According to a report by the Committee on ICT and National […]

  By: Hertha Ekandjo A delegation from the European Union (EU), including EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins, Thorsten Hutter (Germany), Rui Carmo (Portugal), and Alberto de la Calle (Spain), are currently visiting the Erongo region to explore the country’s leadership in green industrialization. The visit aimed to strengthen the Namibia-EU partnership under the #TeamEurope and #GlobalGateway initiatives, with a focus on key sectors such as green hydrogen, renewable […]

  Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) is proud to announce the launch of the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF), an integral event designed to connect U.S. investors with Africa’s vast energy opportunities while strengthening the foundation for ECP’s mainline conferences across Africa. Taking place in Houston on August 6-7, 2025, USAEF will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and investors to explore Africa’s rapidly growing energy sector and its alignment with U.S. investment […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the reported deaths of 16 persons  in a bus crash on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport earlier today, Tuesday 11 March 2025. The President offers his condolences to the bereaved families and wishes survivors of the incident a speedy and full recovery. President Ramaphosa’s thoughts are also with the families of at least nine bus passengers who lost their lives […]

  The World Bank today launched its flagship report, the Liberia Country Economic Memorandum, titled “Escaping the Natural Resource Trap: Pathways to Sustainable Growth and Economic Diversification in Liberia.” This report provides an in-depth analysis of Liberia’s economic outlook and examines on how the country’s vulnerability to external shocks has influenced its sustainable growth and development. Its insights can help to inform strong delivery on the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development […]

  His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio has departed Freetown to attend the 2025 Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Global Forum in Barbados, where he will join global leaders to discuss accelerating sustainable energy solutions. During the high-level event, President Bio will deliver a national statement highlighting Sierra Leone’s Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan, which prioritizes a shift towards renewable energy, reducing reliance on biomass and oil. His speech […]

  African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, the premier platform for Africa’s energy sector, marks its fifth anniversary in 2025, celebrating a legacy of driving investment, fostering partnerships and advancing the continent’s energy future. Since its inception, AEW has established itself as the continent’s leading energy event, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors and global stakeholders to catalyze development across Africa’s oil, gas and renewable sectors. Over the […]

  Recent cuts in foreign aid have forced Save the Children to suspend lifesaving programmes for malnourished children as a reported 131 million children live in areas experiencing acute food crises globally. In a remote corner of northern Afghanistan, where winter has set in, health workers are battling the clock to care for malnourished children as foreign aid cuts threaten to halt their efforts in the next 30 days, Save […]