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Afentra COO Ian Cloke to Drive Sustainable Hydrocarbon Dialogue at African Energy Week 2023

While global actors call for a shift to a renewable energy future, oil and gas serves to play a fundamental role in Africa for the long-term, providing the energy needed for the continent to industrialize and grow its economies. Integrating sustainable development practices within the African oil and gas sector, independent oil and gas company […]

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Uganda: Committee roots for Hass Avocado and macadamia growing

The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has urged the government to subsidise the cost of Hass avocado and macadamia seedlings. In a report presented by the Chairperson, Hon. Janet Okori-Moe, the Ministry of Agriculture was tasked to promote reputable partners of the crops to minimise failure and sustain the flow of inputs. “Government

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Nigeria: How new irrigation technology is helping farmers rebuild their lives

For over two decades, violent clashes and their aftermath in Plateau State have displaced thousands and led to the loss of hundreds of lives “We lost our homes, means of livelihood, everything! We had to flee with pregnant women and children for weeks, going from one village to the next. No food and no medication,

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South Sudan Petroleum Minister to Showcase Energy Investment Opportunities at AEW 2023

Unlocking capital flow and cooperation between African countries and global partners is crucial for the continent to maximize the development of its estimated 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves for energy security, energy poverty eradication, industrialization and socioeconomic growth. While countries to the likes of South Sudan

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Child malnutrition: AfDB to save thousands of African children at risk of dying before their fifth birthday

At least 216 million African children suffer from stunting and malnutrition. In sub-Saharan Africa, malnutrition is the second leading cause of death among children after malaria. To end this situation, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is stepping up its actions and its calls for mobilization both in Africa and worldwide. In 2016, the Bank launched

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The future of trade finance in sub-Saharan Africa amidst hard currency challenges

International Trade is conducted in the currencies of major economic powers, largely the US dollar, European Union Euro, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, and UK Pound Sterling. Thus, these currencies clearly have a major impact on how trade is conducted across borders globally, including on the African continent. By the same token, it is important to

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Vodacom Congo, Official Partner of the 20th Anniversary of OAFLAD

Vodacom Congo is proud to announce its selection as official sponsor of the 20th anniversary of OAFLAD (Organization of African First Ladies for Development). OAFLAD is an annual conference that brings together First Ladies from different African countries. This platform enables them to share their experiences and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable development, the promotion

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Why Namibia Must Act Now to Guarantee Fiscal Stability for Energy Investors and Avoid Delays

By NJ Ayuk The world is watching Namibia. To be more specific, the energy world is watching. Ever since oil and gas majors Shell (United Kingdom) and TotalEnergies (France) announced massive hydrocarbon discoveries in Namibia’s offshore Orange Basin in 2022, interest in additional exploration in the Southern African country has been intense. And so has

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Afreximbank’s Annual Meetings 2023 opens in Accra with calls for more intra-African trade

The 30th Annual General Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) opened in Accra today with speakers highlighting the need for Africa to boost intra-African trade and integration in the face of the challenges resulting from the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the adverse economic challenges due to the Ukraine crisis and

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President El-Sisi Meets Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council Malik Agar and the high-level delegation accompanying him, in the presence of the Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service Major General Abbas Kamel. The spokesman for the presidency said President El-Sisi listened to the latest developments pertinent to the crisis in

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