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Afreximbank
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Afreximbank supports Veenocks’ US$145 million project for industrial expansion and regional growth

PPF-funded studies enabled Veenocks to broaden its medium-term regional growth plans, while a US$81.9 million senior loan supports an expansion expected to triple annual production capacity

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has supported the development and expansion of Veenocks Limited’s porcelain tile manufacturing plant in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria, through its Project Preparation Facility (PPF) and a US$81.9 million senior term loan. The project has a total estimated cost of US$145 million. Afreximbank and Veenocks signed…

African Collaborations Group (ACG)

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International Sports Press Association (AIPS) President Gianni Merlo Joins African Collaborations Group (ACG) Advisory Board to Advance Sport and Entertainment Districts Across Africa

AIPS brings together 160+ national sports journalists' associations representing more than 9,000 accredited sports journalists worldwide

African Collaborations Group (ACG) (www.ACGafrica.com), the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through the origination of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems, today announced the appointment of Gianni Merlo to its Advisory Board. Mr Merlo is President of the International Sports…

WHO Regional Office for Africa

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Ethiopia hosts first Emergency Medical Teams global meeting in Africa

Guided by the EMT 2030 Strategy and lessons from recent emergencies, discussions focus on sustainable financing, quality standards, operational readiness and international cooperation

More than 800 participants from over 100 countries are gathering in Ethiopia from 3 to 5 November 2026 for the seventh Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting, the first held in the WHO African Region. The meeting focuses on strengthening countries’ capacity to provide timely, quality clinical care during emergencies.…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia
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Liberia: Ambassador Yin Chengwu Attends Handover Ceremony of China-Aid Agricultural Machinery Modernization Project

Liberia will maintain and make good use of the agriculture machinery to boost agriculture production

On October 30, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture of Liberia held the handover ceremony for the China-Aid Agricultural Machinery Modernization Project. Ambassador Yin chengwu, Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Minster of Agriculture Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah and others attended. Yin stated that the project is a concrete measure for implementing the consensus reached by the two heads…

VUKA Group

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Energy costs, storage value and industrial competitiveness led Day 2 of C&I Energy + Storage Summit

Energy security, industrial competitiveness and infrastructure readiness emerged as closely connected priorities, with discussions highlighting what businesses need to turn investment plans into operational gains

How can South African businesses turn energy investment into lower operating costs, stronger resilience and long-term competitiveness? This question drove the second day of VUKA Group’s (https://WeAreVUKA.com/) C&I Energy + Storage Summit in Johannesburg, with discussions examining the commercial value of storage, industrial energy strategies and the infrastructure needed to support…

Energy Capital & Power
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African Mining Week (AMW) Returns in October 2027 with Focus on Africa’s Beneficiation Drive and Mineral-led Economic Growth

African Mining Week returns October 5–7, 2027, connecting African mining and processing projects with global capital, technology and industrial partners to accelerate mineral value addition, mining-led industrialization and infrastructure development

African Mining Week (AMW) will return to Cape Town from October 5–7, 2027, placing mineral beneficiation and the development of Africa’s minerals economy at the heart of the continent’s mining investment agenda. Hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the event will connect governments, mining companies, investors and technology…

VUKA Group

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Smarter power systems bring new demands for integration, security and infrastructure

Digitalisation influences how infrastructure is planned, financed, operated and secured, making it part of the broader conversation about the future of African power systems

Digital technologies are changing how power systems are monitored and developed, but their value depends on how effectively they can be integrated into existing infrastructure. Utilities and energy organisations are working with a growing range of connected technologies, including smart meters, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence (AI).…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Botswana

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Ambassador Fan Yong Attends 2026 Botswana-China Friendship Night

Artists from the China Quyi Artists Association and Botswana joined hands on stage to deliver a captivating performance, creating a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere

On October 31, the 2026 Botswana-China Friendship Night, hosted by the Botswana-China Friendship Association, was grandly held in Gaborone. Ambassador Fan Yong, together with H.E. Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, Hon. Ndaba Gaolatlhe, Vice President of the Republic of Botswana, and other government representatives, attended…

Ministry of Defence - Kenya

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Safeguarding Childhood: Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC) Seminar on Child Protection Policy

The seminar reaffirmed the importance of nurturing children’s spiritual development while ensuring their protection, recognising that effective faith formation must go hand in hand with creating a safe environment for every child

Children’s spiritual formation, safety and well-being remain essential in nurturing responsible, morally grounded and faith-driven generations. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), through its Military Ordinariate, continues to support religious formation and pastoral care by equipping those entrusted with guiding children with the knowledge and understanding needed to nurture their faith…

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Kenya: Advancing Military Cooperation Through Leadership Development

The exercise provided an opportunity to assess candidates’ readiness to meet physical standards required for admission into the institutions, which are renowned for developing future military officers and leaders

Developing competent, disciplined and physically fit military leaders remains a key pillar in strengthening professional military capacity and enhancing operational effectiveness. Recognising the importance of international military education and leadership development, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with the United States military, continues to promote opportunities for professional growth…