Ambassador of Belarus to Egypt S.Terentiev meets the Minister of Youth and Sports of Egypt

The parties plan to update previously signed agreements of cooperation and organize competitions in 2024 between national teams in weightlifting, boxing, and judo

On May 9, 2024 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Sergei Terentiev, met with the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ashraf Sobhi. An agreement was reached to expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of…

Serengeti, Tanzania’s Leading Beer, Embarks on a New Chapter with a Fresh Look, Innovative Product, and Diamond Platnumz as Brand Ambassador

The new look reflects Serengeti’s journey of growth and evolution, resonating with the dynamic energy of Tanzania

Serengeti (www.SerengetiBreweries.co.tz), leading beer brand in Tanzania, has unveiled its rejuvenated identity alongside a new product innovation – Serengeti Lemon. The re-launch not only celebrates the Serengeti's rich legacy but also signifies its dedication to embodying the Tanzanian spirit of resilience and progress. Since its inception in 1996, Serengeti has…

Paris Summit Aims to Secure Commitments Toward $4B Needed to Close Clean Cooking Funding Gap for African Women

The $4 billion needed annually is a small fraction of the $2.8 trillion invested globally in energy each year

Summit expected to build on ground-breaking clean cooking initiatives launched at COP28; African Development Bank’s Adesina (www.AfDB.org), Tanzanian President Hassan, Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol to co-chair event. Development partners gathering in Paris on 14 May are expected to pledge towards the…

African Development Bank proposes Annual Africa Media Prize to promote more balanced reporting of continent and its achievements

The summit on the theme of “Re-engineering African Media in Times of Critical Transformation” brings together over 300 African media

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), announced the creation of an Annual Africa Media Prize to recognise and profile African journalists, correspondents and media houses that showcase Africa’s achievements and progress. Adesina said the African Development Bank would work with the AllAfrica Media organisation…

Angola’s Road Network Set for Transformation as Africa Finance Corporation leads commercial funding for €381 million project

The project specifically targets improved accessibility in remote areas and supports industrial and commercial activity, advancing prosperity by reducing transport costs and travel times, and easing poverty through job creation

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, is leading commercial funding for a €381.5 million package to finance engineering, procurement and construction of 186 bridges and crucially needed enhancements to Angola’s road network. AFC, acting as mandated lead arranger for the commercial tranche, has committed to…

African Development Bank Group President Calls for Media Transformation to Uplift Africa’s Global Narrative

The Bank Group President also spoke about the challenges and transformations within the media sector, highlighting the impact of digital technology

The President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, delivered an impassioned plea for more balanced media coverage of Africa and its development, noting it was critical for changing false narratives. Adesina said this on Thursday in a keynote speech to the All Africa’s Media summit in…

Kenya Sevens teams named for Challenger finale

The Kenya Sevens men and women’s squads to the final round of  HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 which will be played as standalone tournaments, for the men in Munich, Germany and Krakow, Poland for the women, on 18-19 May, have been confirmed by their respective management teams. Get the full squads here https://apo-opa.co/3wkzc71

Angola’s Infrastructure Supports New Concessions, Ahead of 2025 Bid Round

Existing production infrastructure supports the development of new concessions in Angola, as the country seeks large-scale upstream investments to boost oil production

As part of the country’s six-year licensing round launched in 2019, Angola will open its next international tender in 2025. Currently, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) – the country’s national concessionaire – is finalizing contract negotiations for the 2023 bid round, which concluded in January 2024 and…

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) addresses a wide range of Social and Health issues through their Television (TV) program “Our Africa”, soon on KTN Kenya

This pan African show is conceptualized, produced, directed, and hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation

‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan-African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) to feature African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness and create a culture shift across Africa such as:  Diabetes,…

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business celebrates 30 years of accelerating trade and investment in Toronto

During the celebration Elephant Trade-Services DRC was announced as continuing headline sponsor for 2025, under the leadership of Gabriel Tshitende, the company founder and CEO

With messages from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trade Minister Mary Ng and Premier Doug Ford - among others - the Canada-Africa Chamber's (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) contribution to Canada was celebrated this week. Over 150 members and invited guests attended the 30 Year-Anniversary on Tuesday 7 May 2024, with the keynote address by…