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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 to Position West Africa as Global Energy Powerhouse

The respective NOCs of Senegal, Guinea-Conakry, Sierra Leone and The Gambia will participate in a West Africa-focused roundtable at the upcoming Invest in African Energy forum

A West Africa-focused roundtable will spotlight the countries of Senegal, Guinea-Conakry, Sierra Leone and The Gambia at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum, as the region continues to drive dynamic new developments in frontier oil and gas exploration, gas-to-power and LNG trade and distribution. The two-day forum…

Source: UN Women - Africa |

United Nation Women Somalia trains civil society on gender in humanitarian Action

The training targeted civil society organizations actively engaged in Somalia with priority given to women-led organizations, women's rights groups, and gender-focused entities

In December 2023, UN Women Somalia partnered with Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) for a capacity building training in a determined effort to train civil society and civil right organizations across Somalia on gender in humanitarian action. Somalia, grappling with the frontline impacts of climate change, experiences a merging of…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda Wildlife Authority admits lack of due diligence in contracting firm

The committee interrogated the role of the Contracts Committee, raising concerns about the absence of rigorous background checks

Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have interrogated Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials regarding a loss of Shs180 million incurred in a contract related to the gorilla permit system. The inquiry was prompted by revelations from the December 2023 Auditor General’s…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) participation in the Digital Transformation for Africa /Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program declared effective

The program is expected to contribute to bridging the digital divide by making internet services more affordable, promoting competition among service providers, and improving the underlying infrastructure

On March 6, 2024, the World Bank officially declared the ECOWAS Commission had met all the conditions for the effectiveness of a Financing Agreement with the International Development Association. This declaration of effectiveness paves the way for the disbursement of a grant dedicated to implementing key components of the Digital…

Source: African Union (AU) |

Pan-African Parliament 20th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Journey and Charting the Path Forward

PAP is poised to take on an even more transformative role in line with the PAP's mandate to facilitate economic integration and championing the African Renaissance

Today, 18th March, marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), a significant milestone in the African Union (AU)’s quest for a unified and stronger Africa. Inaugurated on March 18, 2004, as the legislative body of the Union, the PAP represents a step towards the realization of…

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    • H.E. Madam Angeline Ndayishimiye, The First Lady of Burundi distributing the essential school items by Merck Foundation to the kids (2)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Africa’s First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2024 via “Educating Linda Program”

Merck Foundation’s “Educating Linda” is a pan-African program that is tailored for each country to contribute to the future of young African girls who are brilliant but underprivileged

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) supports girl education through their “Educating Linda” program by providing 425 scholarships and thousands of school items to schoolgirls in 10 African countries; “Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”, emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together…

Source: Ministry of Planning and Economic Development - Egypt |

Planning Ministry Unveils Petroleum Sector Investment Plan for Fiscal Year 2023/2024

The report clarified that the plan includes investments totaling 99.6 billion pounds for extraction development during the year 2023/2024

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has released a report on the targets and investments in the petroleum and mineral resources sector for the fiscal year 2023/2024. Dr. Hala El Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, emphasized the importance of the sector as the main source of energy…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenyan Content Creators to Earn from Facebook and Instagram

The announcement is a culmination of a year-long push by the government led by the president to have creators earn for their online content

Kenyans will begin monetizing their content on Facebook and Instagram by June this year. This makes Kenya one of the few countries in the continent enjoying the feature. The move was announced by the Facebook President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg in a meeting with President William Ruto at State…

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary-General to Deliver Address at Namibia International Energy Conference 2024

The participation of Haitham Al Ghais underscores the rising potential of Namibia as a global oil supplier

Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), will deliver an address at the Namibian International Energy Conference (NIEC) in Windhoek this April, sharing insight into global oil trends. The Secretary-General will be joined by a delegation from the organization, who will lead technical discussions…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles participates in the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council

The session had to define the process of selecting the team that will lead the AU in 2025 for four years, by prioritizing considerations of cohesion, equity, rationality, and a spirit of consensus

Ambassador Conrad Mederic, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles to the African Union represented Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council held on Friday 15 March 2024 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The session was tasked…