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Oshilongo Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) osha shiivifa tashiyandje olupandu le $5 million ku keshe oo taka yandja ouyelele kombinga yo vakwateli komesho veli 3 vongudu yee M23 rebel. Mokati kaavo tava kongwa, omwa kwatelwa oo ali nale omunambelewa omuulunhu woshikondo sho commisi yo mahoololo chief Corneille Nangaa, ondjayi yetanga leameno  Sultani Makenga, oshoyo omunapolitika  Bertrand Bisimwa. Aveshe va 3 ovo tava kongwa ova pewelwe ehandukilo lefyo omudo wadjako, osho shaningilwe vehepo […]

  Premier Invest – a global investment conglomerate – will host a deal room at the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place from 24-26 March in Brazzaville.   The Deal Room is a platform for project sponsors, developers and promoters to showcase six significant upstream oil and gas transactions in Africa to potential investors and lenders. Rene Awambeng, Founder and Managing Partner of Premier Invest, will initiate the agenda and […]

  Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (www.Ecobank.com), the leading Pan African Bank, takes a major step forward in its commitment to financial inclusion with the launch of the first Gender Bond in West Africa. This groundbreaking bond issuance, amounting to XOF 10 billion, aims to mobilize funding for women-owned and women-led businesses, reducing financing inequalities and fostering inclusive economic growth. Named “Ellever Gender Bond 6.5% 2024-2029,” […]

  U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered a decisive message at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., affirming that Africa must be free to harness its vast energy resources without foreign interference. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), as the voice of Africa’s energy sector, fully supports this position, recognizing it as a turning point in Africa-U.S. energy relations under the new administration. Wright’s remarks mark a shift […]

  Egypt’s energy sector is experiencing a new wave of optimism as the country steps up efforts to attract foreign investment in its oil and gas industry. The momentum comes as Egypt embarks on its latest licensing round, offering 13 exploration and production opportunities in a bid to further develop its hydrocarbon resources. With the government’s commitment to boosting exploration and production activities, Egypt is positioning itself as a leading […]

  The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) development impact investment arm, into all corners of the continent reached a major milestone today with the signing of the Fund’s Establishment Agreement by Uganda. With Uganda’s accession, FEDA expands its presence to 21 member states, reinforcing its role as a key player in shaping Africa’s economic future. […]

  The Secretariat of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Secretariat) wishes to inform the general public that the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), upon authorization of the Government by the Republic of Seychelles (Seychelles), is scheduled to undertake a Promotion Mission to Seychelles from 10 to 14 March 2025.  This Mission, which is part of the Commission’s promotion mandate, is being undertaken in […]

  On this momentous occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), through its Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa (SRRWA), stands at a pivotal juncture in the global pursuit of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. This year’s theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” resonates deeply as we commemorate the 30th  anniversary of […]

  On this International Women’s Day 2025, I extend my warmest greetings to all women across the East African Community (EAC) region and beyond. Today, we celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women in shaping our societies, economies, and governance structures. This year’s theme, “Championing Gender Equity and Empowerment: Women as Builders of a Sustainable Future,” resonates deeply with our shared vision of an inclusive and prosperous East Africa. […]