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United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa)

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    • Sunday Mapya from Tanzania, director of "I Have a Dream Too" and winner of the Grand Prize Africa
    • From left to right, Gad El Maleh, Jury President, Kamal Lougleb, director pf "The Guardian of the Walls" and winner of the Grand Prize Morocco, HEM Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, minister of Youth, Culture and Communication
    • From left to right, Mr. Morris Mbolela, Deputy Secretary General of UCLG Africa, Bruno Smadja, Founder of the Mobile Film Festival Africa, Gad El Maleh, Comedian and Jury President, HEM Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, minister of Youth, Culture and Communication
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    • Jury President Gad El Maleh and the Deputy Secretary General of UCLG Africa, Mr. Morris Mbolela, announcing the winner of the Grand Prize Africa
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The Mobile Film Festival Africa unveils its 2023 winners in Rabat

Guests were able to discover all the films in this year's official selection (54 films from 21 African countries)

The Mobile Film Festival Africa unveiled the winners of its 2023 edition at a prize ceremony held on Thursday June 8 at the Renaissance cinema in Rabat, an event part of the "Rabat, African Capital of Culture" program celebrations. Guests were able to discover all the films in this year's…

African Energy Week (AEW)

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Showcasing a Frontier Market: Hon. Samou Seidou Adambi to Promote Benin Energy at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

Benin’s Minister of Energy, Water and Mines, and the current APPO President, Hon. Samou Seidou Adambi, will showcase the country’s energy sector opportunities in hopes of attracting investment, ramping up E&P activities and fostering cooperation with other nations

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is proud to announce that Hon. Samou Seidou Adambi, Minister of Energy, Water and Mines of Benin and the current President of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), will lead a delegation to the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) (www.AECWeek.com) 2023 conference and exhibition, Africa’s…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Guinea-Conakry’s Minister of Energy, Hydropower and Hydrocarbons to Discuss Offshore Prospects, Untapped Acreage at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023
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Guinea-Conakry’s Minister of Energy, Hydropower and Hydrocarbons to Discuss Offshore Prospects, Untapped Acreage at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

At African Energy Week 2023, Hon. Aly Seydouba Soumah, the Minister of Energy, Hydropower and Hydrocarbons of Guinea-Conakry, will showcase the potential of the country's oil and gas sector as well as its hydropower resources

Hoping to mirror regional exploratory success, Guinea-Conakry offers unique opportunities across its offshore basins for investors and project developers alike. In 2023, the country has put forward a strong upstream drive and is inviting E&P players to seize the opportunities the frontier market presents. During the upcoming African Energy Week…

United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa)

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    • Group photo of the members of UCLG Africa Executive Committee, during the 29th Session, 3 June 2023, Kisumu (Kenya)
    • The session was lead by UCLG Africa President, Mrs. Fatimetou Abdel Malick seat side with UCLG Africa Secretary General, Mr. Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi, 3 June 2023, Kisumu (Kenya)
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Conclusions of the 29th session of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa's (UCLG Africa) Executive Committee in Kisumu (Kenya)

Members received from the Deputy Governor Of Cairo, Mr. Ibrahim Saber Khalil, the assurance that Africities 2025 in Cairo will follow in the footsteps of Kisumu

The 29th ordinary session of the Executive Committee of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) (http://www.UCLGA.org) took place on June 3rd 2023, at Ciala Resorts in Kisumu (Kenya). The proceedings were led by Mrs. Fatimetou Abdel Malick, President of the Region of Nouakchott (Mauritania) and President of UCLG…

Cellulant

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Tingg by Cellulant Automates Payments for Petrol Stations in Ghana

OMCs can now track and reconcile transactions easily, increasing their operational efficiency by 50%

Tingg by Cellulant (https://www.Cellulant.io) In-Store solution is transforming the digital payments space in Ghana by providing Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) with a single payment collection point across multiple payment options and channels, ensuring real-time settlement. This advancement allows OMCs in the country to reduce client queues at the till and…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
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World Environment Day: Host Cote d’Ivoire, Africa Development Bank urge collective action to end plastic pollution

The Bank co-organized this year’s commemoration event with the Ivorian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Netherlands

Cote d’Ivoire hosted the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day (https://apo-opa.info/3MYYnjN) on the 5th of June 2023, with the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) as a core partner for the annual event. The Bank co-organized this year’s commemoration event with the Ivorian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the United Nations…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), African First Ladies announce winners of their Fashion Awards 2022 to empower infertile women, end child marriage & support girl education

Merck Foundation CEO has also conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’, a pan African TV program

Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com) CEO in partnership with African First Ladies also announce Winners of their FASHIO AWARDS 2022 to raise awareness about Diabetes, Hypertension and Healthy lifestyle; Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2023 for two Merck Foundation FASHION Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now…

African Energy Chamber
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Education Fund for African Students in Energy

The African Energy Chamber launches its annual Energy Scholarship Award under efforts to expand the participation of youth in energy

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the AEC African Energy Education Fund (www.EnergyChamber.org), an annual program aimed at supporting young individuals across Africa who are pursuing undergraduate studies in oil, gas and energy-related fields. The application cycle for the scholarship award runs from June 2023 to 31 August…

Energy Capital & Power
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Egypt Minister to Speak at South Sudan Energy Summit

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Hon. Dr. Mohamed Shaker El-Markabi, will present a ministerial address at SSOP 2023

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Hon. Dr. Mohamed Shaker El-Markabi, will participate at the South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2023 conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.info/43Mr6Pu) as a speaker where he will deliver an international ministerial address as part of the summit’s opening ceremony on 15 June in Juba. Long…

FIFA
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FIFA President reveals major Women’s World Cup ticket milestone

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will kick off at Eden Park in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau on Thursday, 20 July, with co-hosts New Zealand up against 1995 winners Norway

The FIFA (www.FIFA.com) Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event in history, with over 1 million tickets now sold for next month’s highly anticipated tournament. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, revealed that 1,032,884 tickets have now been sold…