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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Annual Meetings 2026 (AM2026): African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Report Highlights Strong Results and a New Chapter for Africa’s Transformation

Beyond the numbers, the report tells a deeper story: the story of Africa’s people - especially its young people - creating, building, and redefining the future across the continent

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has released its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing another year of strong development results and reaffirming its commitment to advancing a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and integrated Africa. Despite a challenging global environment marked by slower growth, tighter financial conditions, and increasing climate and debt pressures,…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Progress of National Animal and Plant Health Laboratory

Since 2023, the National Animal and Plant Health Laboratory has produced more than 3 million doses of vaccines, including Newcastle disease vaccine, Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro) vaccine, and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) vaccine

The National Animal and Plant Health Laboratory (NAPHL) of the Ministry of Agriculture has registered remarkable achievements over the past 35 years of independence in laboratory diagnosis, animal vaccine production, and the strengthening of laboratory infrastructure. The report was made by the Public Relations Division of the Ministry of Agriculture.…

Invest Africa
Source: Invest Africa |

Invest Africa, the Mayor of London and FirstBank United Kingdom (UK) to Host Joint Closing Reception as part of The Africa Debate 2026

The reception will bring together delegates from The Africa Debate 2026 - the UK’s foremost platform for high-level dialogue on Africa’s economic future - and participants from the London-Africa Business Forum, ahead of the Mayor of London’s inaugural London-Africa Business Summit

Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the Mayor of London and FirstBank UK are pleased to announce a joint Closing Reception marking the conclusion of The Africa Debate 2026, taking place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at The Crypt, Guildhall, London, from 18:00. The reception will bring together delegates from The Africa Debate…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Rasha Kelej met Gabon First Lady to discuss the strategy to continue their joint programs to build healthcare capacity and support girl education

Merck Foundation in partnership with The First Lady of Gabon has also announced the Call for Application for their 8 important annual Awards for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their programs in partnership with H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, The First Lady of Gabonese Republic, also the Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, the programs which started in 2024 with the aim to transform patient care,…

African Energy Chamber
Source: African Energy Chamber |

‘Crude Oil: Power, Turnaround and Transformation in Angola’ Debuts as Top 3 Amazon New Release

NJ Ayuk’s latest book on Angola’s oil and gas transformation has rapidly climbed Amazon’s charts, highlighting the country’s reform journey and rising investment appeal

Crude Oil: Power, Turnaround and Transformation in Angola – the latest work from NJ Ayuk, widely recognized as Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.com) and one of the most influential voices on African energy policy, investment and industrial development – has emerged as a Top 3 Amazon New Release…

African Energy Chamber
Source: African Energy Chamber |

Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) Chief Ominga to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Congo Accelerates Gas Expansion

Maixent Raoul Ominga, Director General, SNPC will speak at AEW 2026 as Congo advances LNG expansion, upstream growth, gas monetization and the national oil company’s transformation into a premier African operator

The African Energy chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) held high-level meetings in Brazzaville on May 18 with the Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and the Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), reinforcing a renewed push to accelerate investment, expand LNG infrastructure and strengthen local operational capacity. Discussions centered on positioning…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile arrives in India for a Working Visit

Deputy President Mashatile, the second Deputy President to visit India, is expected to engage with Indian business leaders and investors through a high-level Roundtable Discussion aimed at encouraging greater investment flows and economic collaboration

His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, has on Friday, 29 May 2026, arrived in the Capital of India, New Delhi, on a Working Visit. The Working Visit is scheduled for 29 May to 03 June 2026. South Africa and India have…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: President Visits Key Development Sites on Coetivy Island

Also present during the visit were the Chief Executive Officer of the Islands Development Company (IDC), Mr Christian Lionnet, CEO of Air Seychelles Mr Sandy Benoiton andChairman of IDC Mr Didier Dogley

Yesterday, the President of the Republic, alongside the Minister for Transport, Ms Veronique Laporte, and the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mrs Amanda Bernstein, undertook an official visit to Coetivy Island to tour important development sites and ongoing projects contributing to the island’s economic activities and future development. Also present…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Africa
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - South Africa |

Accelerating regional action to advance mental health care in Africa

Organized by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, with support from the Wellcome Trust, the meeting highlighted critical gaps in mental health systems and the challenges that limit access to mental health services

Mental health experts, policymakers, civil society organizations and partners from more than twenty African countries, meeting for the first-ever mental health intercountry meeting, have called for stronger, coordinated action to close critical gaps in mental health services in the region. Organized by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa,…

State House Seychelles
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President of the Republic of Seychelles Meets Young La Digue Talent Ahead of London Showcase

In London, Mr- Assary will showcase his talent at a VIP dinner attended by music executives and professionals from the creative industries, not only from the United Kingdom but also from around the world

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, met with a young performer Abdel Assary this morning following his victory at the inaugural “Battle of the Crown,” held on 23 May, at the ICCS last Saturday. The President congratulated Mr Assary, describing his achievement as an inspiration to young…