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  The report, “Niger: Threatened and Brought to Heel: Human Rights and Civic Space under pressure since the 26 July Coup”, sheds light on the deterioration of civic space and violations of civil and political rights since the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum. Amnesty International documented human rights violations including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, abuses of detainees’ rights and violations of the right to a fair trial and of press […]

  The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched its 2025 program, covering strategic topics from upstream oil and gas to downstream infrastructure and distribution to the energy transition, power industry, energy finance and more. The program offers insight into what this year’s edition will offer, as industry leaders, global investors, major operators and think-tanks convene in Cape Town to discuss Positioning Africa as the […]

  The main objective of the workshop is to ensure that the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Information Technology (IT) policies and procedures are aligned with best practice and meet the evolving requirements of the global operating environment. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) IT policy will cover areas such as acceptable use of IT resources, security measures, data management, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and […]

  His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has concluded a one-day official visit to his brother and colleague, His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, at the Lungi International Airport. During their meeting, both presidents shared goodwill messages and engaged in discussions on the review of the existing bilateral relationship between the two countries, as well as on regional and international matters of mutual interest. The official visit of President John Dramani […]

  Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, in partnership with the Digital Development Agency (ADD) and KAOUN International (https://KAOUN-Int.com), has officially announced the much-anticipated third edition of GITEX Africa Morocco, set to take place from April 14 to 16, 2025, in the vibrant city of Marrakech. As Africa’s largest and most influential technology and startup […]

  Equatorial Guinea has officially relaunched its open-door licensing process for 2025, setting the stage for a major licensing round at the end of 2025 or early 2026. This move marks a strategic shift toward prioritizing licensing and exploration, with a strong focus on regulatory competitiveness, tax incentives and data transparency. These developments will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, taking place in […]