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The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa meets President Salva Kiir of South Sudan

The meeting reaffirmed the significance of sustained regional engagement and collaboration in support of peace, stability and political progress in South Sudan, including electoral capacity support from the C5 countries

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon met with His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, in Pretoria, South Africa. President Salva Kiir Mayardit is in South Africa on a working visit. During their discussions, President Ramaphosa emphasised the importance of full adherence to the Revitalised…

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria

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    • (L-R): U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa and for Public Diplomacy Richard Michaels, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Topping Off Ceremony of the New Consulate Compound at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos
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United States (U.S.) Celebrates Key Construction Milestone at New Consulate Compound in Eko Atlantic City

Speaking at the ceremony, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa and for Public Diplomacy Richard Michaels remarked that the vision for the New Consulate Compound is to create a facility honoring the vibrant U.S.-Nigeria relationship

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos on October 6 celebrated a key milestone in the construction of the New Consulate Compound at Eko Atlantic City with a Topping Off Ceremony that marked the completion of the highest structural point of the building.  The New Consulate Compound stands as a tangible…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Participates in Roundtable Meeting with Korean Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Business Community

President El-Sisi underscored the robust Egyptian political will to foster closer cooperation with the Republic of Korea and expand its prospects, particularly in the economic, investment, manufacturing, and technology fields

Today in the Korean capital Seoul, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in a roundtable meeting with the Chief Executive Officers of major companies and representatives of the business community in the Republic of Korea. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the President’s state visit to the Republic of…

Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia

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    • Ethiopia: Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Benefits Refugees and Host Communities
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Ethiopia: Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Benefits Refugees and Host Communities

The meeting brought together World Bank officials, Ministry of Agriculture representatives, project staff, and regional authorities

The 7th World Bank Mission for the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II (DRDIP II) was held to review the project’s 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year (EFY) performance and discuss progress, challenges, and future priorities. The meeting brought together World Bank officials, Ministry of Agriculture representatives, project staff, and…

African Union (AU)

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    • Deputy Chairperson participated in the opening ceremony of the African Seed Summit
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Deputy Chairperson participated in the opening ceremony of the African Seed Summit

Held under the theme “Resilient Seed Systems for a Food-Secure Africa,” the Summit reflected the African Union’s commitment, in line with the Executive Council’s decision, to deepen engagement and investment in Africa’s seed sector

Representing H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson, participated in the opening ceremony of the African Seed Summit, held on 6 October 2026 in the Kingdom of Eswatini, graced by His Majesty King Mswati III. The ceremony brought together African…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea

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Eritrea: Educational materials provided to disadvantaged students

Mr. Tesfagebriel Gebreselasie, acting head of the Ministry’s regional branch, said that the 1,720 beneficiary students were from the region’s 16 sub-zones and had been identified by their respective local administrations

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare branch in the Gash Barka Region has provided educational materials worth about 200,000 Nakfa to students from families facing socio-economic challenges. Mr. Tesfagebriel Gebreselasie, acting head of the Ministry’s regional branch, said that the 1,720 beneficiary students were from the region’s 16 sub-zones…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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    • Adopting Strategic Tools for the Prevention and Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region
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Adopting Strategic Tools for the Prevention and Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region

This 11th annual meeting of the animal health networks is organized by the Regional Animal Health Center (RAHC), a specialized agency of the ECOWAS Commission

Building a community capable of anticipating health crises, detecting threats early, sharing information quickly, and responding in a coordinated and effective manner.This is the aspiration expressed by the Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in Togo, Ms. Deweh Emily Gray, on Tuesday, October 6,…

African Energy Chamber
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10,000 Delegates Head to Cape Town as African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Drives an African Energy Movement

AEW represents Africa’s premier dealmaking platform, taking place October 12-16 in Cape Town

The African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Conference and Exhibition, returning for its biggest edition yet from October 12-16, is preparing to welcome over 10,000 delegates to Cape Town, reinforcing its position as the premier platform to do business in African energy. More than a conference, AEW has evolved into an…

African Energy Chamber
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African Energy Chamber (AEC) to Launch 2027 Outlook at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, Spotlighting Africa’s Next Wave of Energy Investment

The African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy 2027 Outlook Report will highlight Africa’s expanding opportunities across oil, gas, power, renewables, infrastructure and critical minerals

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) will launch the State of African Energy 2027 Outlook Report at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) in collaboration with S&P Global Energy, and powered by S&P Global Energy data – taking place in Cape Town from October 12–16.…

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
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All Roads Lead to Namibia: The 7th Canada-Africa Business Conference Returns to Windhoek, 2–4 February 2027

The Conference is anticipated to be the largest event the Chamber has convened on the African continent in its 33-year history

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is pleased to announce that the 7th Canada-Africa Business Conference will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, from 2–4 February 2027, under the headline sponsorship of B2Gold. The program opens with a site visit to B2Gold's Otjikoto operations on 2–3 February, followed by a full…