$100m investment, 2 deals: China-Africa energy cooperation expands with new agreements
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the Invest in African Energies Forum in Shanghai. These agreements are expected... Read more.
AfDB invests over $8 bn in water infrastructure across Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has invested more than $8 billion in water infrastructure projects across 40 African countries since 2000, benefiting over 92... Read more.
Algeria accelerates preparations as IATF2025 countdown begins
Algeria is ramping up preparations for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), scheduled to be held in Algiers from September 4th to 10th. As the six-month... Read more.
FirstBank dominates 2025 Asian Awards as Africa’s leading SME bank
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has once again established itself as a leader in the banking industry by clinching two major accolades at the 2025 Asian Bankers Awards.... Read more.
China-Africa forum discusses energy solutions for 600 million people without power
The Invest in African Energies Shanghai Forum, held in Shanghai on March 13, 2025, brought together key players from both China and Africa to discuss ways to strengthen... Read more.
Over 1,000 women doctors receive scholarships as Merck Foundation awards 2,230 in 42 critical specialties
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has provided 1,046 scholarships to female medical graduates as part of its Women Empowerment Mission.... Read more.
“More Than a Mother” – community awareness and media Engagement
Merck Foundation has trained over 3,500 media representatives from 35 countries to raise awareness and break the stigma around infertility. The foundation, in collaboration... Read more.
South Sudan’s economy to contract by 30% in 2024/25, World Bank warns
The World Bank has released the 7th Edition of the South Sudan Economic Monitor (SSEM), titled A Pathway to Overcome the Crisis, which outlines the country’s economic... Read more.
Canon to train youth in photography and filmmaking in Bariga and Makoko
Canon Central and North Africa has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Kings and Queens Art Academy in Lagos, Nigeria. The initiative, part of Canon’s... Read more.
NEPC CEO highlights role of women entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s SMEs
The Executive Director and CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Nonye Ayeni, has disclosed that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) account for about... Read more.
