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- Emirates ends the year on high scooping 5 more global awards
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Source: The Emirates Group | Dec 10, 2025

Emirates ends the year on high scooping 5 more global awards

Adding to its impressive portfolio of more than 20 accolades received in 2025, the latest titles celebrate Emirates as a leading airline brand

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another 5 global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain. Adding to its impressive portfolio of more than 20 accolades received in 2025, the latest titles celebrate Emirates as a leading airline brand,…

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- Senegal to Launch Pipeline Network Construction Before End of 2025 (1)
- Senegal to Launch Pipeline Network Construction Before End of 2025 (2)
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Source: Energy Capital & Power | Dec 10, 2025

Senegal to Launch Pipeline Network Construction Before End of 2025

Regional gas set to boost energy access and industrial development across West Africa, highlighted at MSGBC 2025 ministerial panel

Senegal’s state-owned midstream company Reseau Gazier du Sénegal is set to begin construction of a domestic gas pipeline network before the end of 2025, according to Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum & Mines of Senegal. Minister Diop made the announcement during the ministerial panel at MSGBC Oil, Gas…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Dec 10, 2025

African Development Bank Approves $10 Million to catalyse Namibia’s Large Green Hydrogen Project

The project is poised to leverage the country’s world-class solar and wind energy resources

The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $10 million loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, a Namibian green hydrogen development company, to support a green ammonia project valued at more than $10 billion and with the potential to position Namibia as a pioneer in the global green…

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- Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) Chiefs Honored at MSGBC 2025 for Driving Regional, Global Energy Cooperation (1)
- Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) Chiefs Honored at MSGBC 2025 for Driving Regional, Global Energy Cooperation (2)
- Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) Chiefs Honored at MSGBC 2025 for Driving Regional, Global Energy Cooperation (3)
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Source: Energy Capital & Power | Dec 10, 2025

Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) Chiefs Honored at MSGBC 2025 for Driving Regional, Global Energy Cooperation

The Secretary Generals of the GECF and APPO have received awards in recognition for their efforts to enhance regional collaboration and advance Africa-led energy development

The Secretary Generals of intergovernmental organizations the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) were awarded the Gas Market Development and & Innovation Award and Regional Energy Collaborator Award, respectively, at this year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition. The awards were…

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- Dongfeng 007 Green Fleet in Action for Summit Transportation Tasks
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Source: China Dongfeng Motor Industry Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd | Dec 10, 2025

Dongfeng Motor Successfully Completes Official Transportation Support Mission for G20 Summit in South Africa, Green Fleet Earns International Acclaim

The fleet's zero-failure stable operation during the event visually showcased Dongfeng Motor's latest achievements in electrification technology, intelligent manufacturing, and high-end quality control to the world

Recently, as the official designated vehicle partner for the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa, Dongfeng Motor (https://Dongfeng-Global.com/) delivered an outstanding performance, successfully completing all transportation support tasks for the summit held in Johannesburg. The specialized green fleet, comprising multiple new energy vehicle models such as the Dongfeng BOX, Dongfeng…

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- Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
- Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
- Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
- Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
- Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (4)
- Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (5)
- Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
- Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
- Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (3)
- Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (4)
- Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (5)
- Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (6)
- Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit (7)
- Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of Cabo Verde and Sao Tome at the 7th edition of MFFLI Summit
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Source: Merck Foundation | Dec 10, 2025

Dr. Rasha Kelej and Cabo Verde First Lady sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to underscores their long-term partnership to strengthen healthcare capacity

Merck Foundation together with the office of The First Lady of Cabo Verde has also conducted 2 editions of Online Health Media Training to emphasize on the critical role of media in addressing critical social and health issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany sign MoU to underscored their long-term partnership to strengthen healthcare capacity in Cabo Verde during a high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and The First Lady of Cabo Verde, H.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO who is…

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Source: Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace | Dec 10, 2025

The Self-Service Revolution Reaches Employee Onboarding

Self-service and visibility lead to fewer mistakes and faster productivity

Only 12% of employees think their organisation does a great job onboarding new people, according to Gallup (https://apo-opa.co/44PhYwk). Manual onboarding processes create many problems for the overall onboarding experience, such as incomplete information, time-sapping back-and-forth between people, and limited visibility of the enrolment journey. E-onboarding changes this completely as employee…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Dec 10, 2025

Uganda to host the first ever African Dragon Boat Cup 2026

The meeting was attended by Head of Public Diplomacy Margaret Kafeero and Mr. Stilson Muhwezi, First Secretary in charge of Sports Diplomacy

Sports Diplomacy: Uganda set to host the first ever Africa Dragon Boat Cup from 1st – 4th October, 2026. Mr. Solomon Muwonge, president of the Uganda Dragon Boat Federation, revealed this in a meeting with Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 10, 2025

Youth workers’ tour to historical sites

The 80-member youth group visited the areas in which the Salina and Fenkil operations against the Ethiopian colonizers took place

The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, organized a tour for youth workers of the Ministry of Agriculture to historical sites in the Northern Red Sea Region. The tour was aimed at acquainting the youth workers with their history. The 80-member youth…

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- Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General, African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (1)
- Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General, African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (2)
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Source: Energy Capital & Power | Dec 09, 2025

Senegal Approves Payment for African Energy Bank

The African Energy Bank has received a significant financial boost with Senegal approving its share of payment for the pan-African energy finance vehicle

Senegal has approved its share of payment for the African Energy Bank (AEB), which is expected to be paid before the end of 2025. Announced by Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General for intergovernmental organization the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) on December 9 at the MSGBC Oil, Gas &…