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African Energy Chamber
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Gabon’s Minister of Universal Access to Water and Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Power Expansion

Seeking to achieve universal access to electricity, Gabon is investing heavily in power infrastructure, from natural gas to solar to hydroelectric solutions

Philippe Tonangoye, Minister of Universal Access to Water and Energy of Gabon, will participate at the African energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place September 29 to October 3, 2025. His participation comes as Gabon implements an aggressive strategy to enhance access to water and energy,…

African Energy Chamber

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ConocoPhillips’ Frederic Phipps Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Equatorial Guinea Expansion

The company has strengthened its global portfolio with the acquisition of Marathon Oil in 2024, positioning it as a key player in Equatorial Guinea’s LNG market

Frederic Phipps, President: Equatorial Guinea at global exploration and production company ConocoPhillips, has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. Taking place September 29 to October 3, 2025, in Cape Town, the event is the premier meeting place for the continent’s oil, gas…

Afreximbank

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Jamaica accedes to Afreximbank, strengthening ties to Global Africa

Jamaica’s accession marks a major achievement in the growth of Global Africa: an intercontinental partnership committed to economic transformation and self-determination for African nations and their diaspora

Jamaica has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), becoming the 13th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member State of the African Multilateral Financial Institution. The historic signing took place on the sidelines of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairmand and CEO with The Health Minister of Maldives, during their visit to the country
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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej meets the Maldives First Lady to underscore Merck Foundation’s Commitment to provide scholarships for Local Doctors in 44 critical and underserved specialties

The Chairman and CEO of Merck Foundation also met with Hon. Mr. Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, Minister of Health, where they discussed scaling up the scholarship programs in alignment with the country's healthcare needs

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany underscored their long-term commitment to build healthcare capacity and break infertility stigma in Maldives during their high-level meeting with H.E. Mrs. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, The First Lady of the Republic of Maldives, held at the Official Residence of the President. The discussion…

African Energy Chamber
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Forvis Mazars Expands Across Africa, Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Gold Partner

Global professional services firm Forvis Mazars has joined the 2025 edition of the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference as a gold partner

Forvis Mazars – a global audit, assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services firm – is strengthening its commitment to Africa’s energy development through strategic partnerships, market expansion and financial expertise that drives energy growth across the continent. Formed through the merger of Mazars and Forvis, the global professional services network…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Operation Vulindlela Progress Report shows momentum on economic reform

The report released today demonstrates sustained progress in the economic reform agenda, which serves as a counter to strong economic headwinds

The Presidency and National Treasury have today, 11 July 2025, released a quarterly progress report for Q1 2025/26 on the implementation of economic reform through Operation Vulindlela. This report is the first to be released since the launch of Phase II of Operation Vulindlela this year. Operation Vulindlela is a…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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Republic of Korea rice donation provides critical boost to World Food Programme (WFP)'s emergency response for refugees in Kenya

Korean rice is known for its high quality, while the reliable delivery from the Republic of Korea on a fixed annual schedule, allows WFP to plan effectively and respond flexibly to shifting needs on the ground

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution of 23,268 metric tons of rice from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) of the Republic of Korea, valued at US$18 million, to support the food needs of refugees in Kenya. This contribution – the largest from the…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa

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Homegrown innovation leads Africa’s agrifood transformation

Regional science and innovation session held in Tanzania

African-led science and innovation are at the heart of efforts to transform agrifood systems across the continent. That was the central message of a dedicated side event held during the Regional Policy Dialogue on Strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in Africa, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of…

World Health Organization (WHO)
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Burundi eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

Globally, the disease remains endemic in many vulnerable communities where access to clean water and sanitation is limited

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Burundi as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the eighth country in WHO’s African Region to reach this important milestone. Trachoma is also the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country. “Eliminating a disease like…

State House Seychelles
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President Ramkalawan Honours Mahé Skimmers Swimming Club Following Outstanding Performance at Mauritius Championships

The discussions focused on the athletes' experiences, highlighting personal bests achieved and new records established, showcasing the continuous improvement in their performance levels

President Wavel Ramkalawan welcomed members of the Mahé Skimmers Swimming Club to State House on Friday morning for a courtesy meeting, celebrating their exceptional performance at the Winter National Championships held in Mauritius from June 19-22, 2025. In a proud moment for the nation, a 24-member delegation of young athletes,…