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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
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Grave concerns over imminent threat to civilians in Al Fasher - Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami

The RSF's statement issued on 20 January 2025 gave a 48-hour ultimatum to forces allied to the Sudanese Armed Forces to vacate the city and indicated a forthcoming offensive

I am deeply alarmed about reports of an imminent attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Al Fasher, North Darfur State, and continue to be gravely concerned about the safety of civilians caught in crossfires. The RSF's statement issued on 20 January 2025 gave a 48-hour ultimatum to forces…

Energy Capital & Power

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    • Congo Economic & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Operators to Outline Strategies for Increasing Oil, Gas Production
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Congo Economic & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Operators to Outline Strategies for Increasing Oil, Gas Production

A panel discussion during the inaugural Congo Economic and Investment Forum 2025 will explore the strategic advantages of the country’s oil and gas production targets

Boasting approximately 1.8 billion barrels of oil, the Republic of Congo has ambitions to increase its production from 270,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 500,000 bpd this year. Meanwhile, an increased focus on natural gas production has resulted in the development of an upcoming Gas Master Plan and new Gas…

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    • Oil & Gas Crucial for African Growth: The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Calls for Industry Support to Defend African Market
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Oil & Gas Crucial for African Growth: The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Calls for Industry Support to Defend African Market

The African Energy Chamber calls for the industry to stand against growing opposition from western agencies undermining the economic growth potential presented by Africa’s oil and gas industry

Africa’s oil and gas industry - critical for improving energy access, driving industrialization, spurring economic growth and achieving sustainable development - faces increasing opposition from environmental groups and financial institutions seeking to undermine its potential. With over 600 million people living without access to reliable energy, the continent must prioritize…

African Energy Chamber
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Africa’s Top 40 Movers and Shakers to Watch in 2025

The Top 40 Movers and Shakers spotlights key leaders driving transformative change in Africa’s energy sector, with a focus on sustainable development, investment mobilization and energy sovereignty

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) is proud to announce its highly anticipated list of Africa’s Top 40 Movers and Shakers to Watch in 2025. This year’s lineup features a dynamic mix of leaders, policymakers, innovators and corporate executives driving transformative change across the continent's oil, gas and energy industries.…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Cameroon
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The World Health Organization Academy strengthened Cameroon’s preparedness for mass casualty incidents management

Mass casualty situations pose a significant challenge to healthcare systems, as they overwhelm their capacity to handle a sudden influx of patients

On Monday, January 24, 2022, Vanessa Tchouanzi, a high school teacher, attended the Cameroon-Comoros football match for the Africa Cup of Nations with her friend Véronique at the Olembe stadium in Yaounde. She still vividly recalls the tragic stampede that occurred. Caught in the crowd surge, Vanessa and Veronique lost…

International Trade Centre
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Advancing food security and sustainability in Ghana: A collaborative approach

Partnerships, innovation, and digital tools are helping Ghanaian farmers have better market access, reduce post-harvest losses, and optimize their operations

Ghana is taking bold steps to improve food security and sustainability by bringing together agritech, agribusiness, and collaborative partnerships. With digital training and support from the Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTF V) Ghana Tech project, initiatives like the Horticulture Business Platform (HBP) and the Agricultural Innovation for Africa (AIA) Conference…

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Tunisia: Business Forum discusses investment opportunities

The Forum included working sessions that showcased investment opportunities in both Oman and Tunisia

A Tunisian-Omani Business Forum was held in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, with the aim of enhancing economic and trade cooperation between the two countries and to explore investment opportunities across various. The event is part of a series of activities and reciprocal visits between officials and businesspeople from the Oman Chamber…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya
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Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan Attended the Henan Spring Festival Overseas Gala

It was a grand feast of cultural exchange as well as a dialogue between different civilizations

On 22 January, Ambassador Guo Haiyan attended the “Henan (China) Spring Festival Overseas Gala: Africa Tour”, which was co-organized by relevant departments of the People’s Government of Henan Province and Henan Chamber of Commerce in Kenya. Mme. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, among more than 700 people both from Chinese community and local Chinese culture lovers attended this function.  Ambassador Guo highly appreciated…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia
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Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu Visited and Extended Chinese New Year Greetings to the Overseas Chinese in Liberia

Ambassador Yin also praised and encouraged the Chinese community in Liberia to contribute to promoting the friendly relations between China and Liberia

On January 21, as the Chinese New Year of the Snake approached, Ambassador Yin Chengwu visited and extended his greetings to the Chinese enterprises, the China medical team and China-Aid project groups, the Confucius Institute, and individual Chinese merchants in Liberia, distributing Chinese New Year gift packages on-site. Ambassador Yin conveyed the care of the…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Rwanda
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Chinese Ambassador Wang Xuekun and Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda Murangwa Sign Agreement on China-Rwanda Economic and Technical Cooperation and Framework Agreement on the Giseke Irrigation Project

The Giseke Irrigation Project, supported by concessional loans from the Chinese government,holds significant importance for Rwanda's agricultural modernization and enhancement of agricultural production capacity

On January 22, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Mr. Wang Xuekun and Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda Hon. Yusuf Murangwa signed Agreement on China-Rwanda Economic and Technical Cooperation and Framework Agreement on the Giseke Irrigation Project on behalf of their respective governments in Kigali, the capital of…