Category: Africa News

United Nations (UN) backs cholera vaccination in South Sudan

Download logoVaccinations have begun in response to a cholera outbreak in South Sudan.  Since 28 October 2024, a total of…

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Circle and Binance Enter into a Strategic Partnership that will Accelerate Global USDC and Crypto Adoption USDC to become even more widely available

Crypto industry giants Circle Internet Group Inc.(https://apo-opa.co/4iwKkks) and Binance (www.Binance.com) have joined forces in a new strategic partnership announced today…

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Young women lead community advocacy for human rights

Download logoAs part of the UN in Libya Ra’idat programme, thirty-five young women from the south, east and west of…

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Africa Investment Forum: African Development Bank and Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) to Mobilise up to €750 Million for Africa

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Italy’s National Promotional Institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) have signed a new implementing…

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Head of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) commends resumption of Tumaini talks between parties to the 2018 peace deal and holdout groups

Download logoThe Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has commended parties…

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Achai Deng: Human rights are girls’ and women’s right

Download logoAchai Deng, a South Sudanese Human Rights Officer in Aweil, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…

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President Ramaphosa concludes meeting with Mpumalanga Provincial Executive

Download logoPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a constructive meeting with the Mpumalanga provincial executive. This was a 3rd session between…

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Activity Assessment Meeting

Download logoThe National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch of Higher Education Institutions and Sawa held a meeting to…

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President El-Sisi Meets Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Norwegian Companies

Download logoToday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the CEOs of a number of Norwegian Companies, including “Empower New Energy”…

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Goodwill Ambassador Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Announces New Nutrition-Themed Film, Beta Food, Beta Life

Download logoAt a private screening of her latest film, held at the EbonyLife Cinema in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nollywood icon…

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Kenya Hosts the 55th United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) Meeting

Download logoKenya is hosting the 55th UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) meeting from December 10th to 12th, 2024. This marks the first…

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Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and the International Finance Corporation partner to empower Ivorian women’s businesses

Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire (www.Ecobank.com), part of the leading pan-African financial services group, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…

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Nigeria’s Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Phase II, Boosted with a Whopping $2.2 billion Investment Interest at the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2024

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) facilitated $2.2 billion in capital mobilization for its transformative Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Nigeria…

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Energy Industry Congratulates John Mahama on Re-election, Commends Progress in Oil and Gas Sector

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org)– the voice of the African energy sector – extends its warmest congratulations to Ghana’s…

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The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) approves close to US$1 billion in new development financing

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) (www.OPECFund.org) has approved close to US$1 billion in new development financing over…

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: African Guarantee Fund and Bank of Industry Sign USD 50 Million Guarantee Framework Agreement

African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (https://AfricanGuaranteeFund.com) and Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI) have signed a USD 50 Million Loan Portfolio Guarantee…

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Yango partners with Yabx and COFINA to launch In-App Digital Lending Services in Cote d’Ivoire

In a significant partnership, Yango in Côte d’Ivoire, part of Yango Group, a global technology company that creates daily services,…

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KnowBe4 Predicts Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advances will Shape Evolving Landscape of Cyber Threats and Defences

KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, announced its 2025 cybersecurity predictions from its team…

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VC4A Technical Residency program elevates female founders to the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS2024) spotlight

Eight high-potential female founders captivated over 300 investors, ecosystem leaders, and delegates during Deal Morning at the 11th annual Africa…

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VC4A connects funders of Africa’s startup success at Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS2024)

Over 300 Africa-focused delegates converged at the 11th edition of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, and filled up the…

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