Energy Capital & Power
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Heirs Energies Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joins Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) as Congo Ramps up Oil Production

Osayande Igiehon, CEO of Heirs Energies, will speak at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum this March in Brazzaville

As Africa’s third-largest crude oil producer, the Republic of Congo has set an ambitious goal of increasing production to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2027. To attract new investment in exploration and production, the country is leveraging policy reforms and plans to launch a new licensing round in Q1…

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    • The European Investment Bank (EIB) invests $52.48M in Africa Finance Corporation’s $750M Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), managed by its asset management arm, AFC Capital Partners, to drive sustainable infrastructure in Africa (1)
    • The European Investment Bank (EIB) invests $52.48M in Africa Finance Corporation’s $750M Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), managed by its asset management arm, AFC Capital Partners, to drive sustainable infrastructure in Africa (2)
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European Investment Bank (EIB) backs Africa Finance Corporation $750 Million Climate Resilient Infrastructure Fund

This landmark initiative will accelerate climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to join Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) in financing a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). This landmark initiative will accelerate climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa. As part of this commitment, the EIB today confirmed it will invest $52.48 million…

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CARICOM Development Fund and Afreximbank Sign Grant Agreement to Establish Green, Resilience and Sustainability Facility

By offering flexible financial solutions, the fund empowers CARICOM member states to invest in critical infrastructure, climate adaptation projects, and sustainable development initiatives

The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) have signed a €708,000 Grant Agreement to support the development of a Green, Resilience, and Sustainability Facility (GRSF). The agreement was formalized during the plenary session of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM,…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
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Strengthening active cholera case finding in Angola

As more cases are identified through active search and appropriately treated, fewer deaths are recorded

One morning in late January 2025, Julia Armando found her 68-year-old mother collapsed on the floor, suffering from severe diarrhoea and vomiting. “It’s a situation I’ve never seen before… it was a shock to see my mother lying on the floor without strength,” she says. Armando rushed her mother to…

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    • From left to right: Ms. Arina Viseth, Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund in Chad; Mr Claude N’Kodia, Acting Country Manager of the AfDB in Chad; Mr Amir Idriss Kourda, Minister for Infrastructure, Access-Improvement and Road Maintenance; Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Minister of State, Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation; Ali Djadda Kampard, Secretary of State for Finance and Budget
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African Development Bank signs $45 million grant agreement with Chad for asphalting of the Kyabé-Mayo road section

The agreement paves the way for support from the Islamic Development Bank to finance the second section of the 205-kilometer Mayo-Singako-Am Timan at an estimated cost of $275.5 million

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the government of Chad have signed a grant agreement worth $44.9 million to finance the asphalting of the 49.5-kilometre Kyabé-Mayo section of the Kyabé-Singako road, including the construction of a 55-metre bridge. The agreement was signed in N’Djamena on 19 February 2025 by Tahir…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Improved school infrastructure key for new curriculum – MPs

The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi tasked the Ministry of Education and Sports to give continuous updates to Parliament on the progress of the new lower secondary school curriculum, and implementation of the proposed new A-Level curriculum

Government is urged to invest in Information Communication Technology (ICT) and science laboratories to improve student output and performance under the new lower secondary school curriculum. While responding to a statement by the Minister for Education and Sports on the new grading system for the new curriculum, the Shadow Minister…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
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    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni fro Zimbabwe
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science (1)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej on Celebrating International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025: "Science & Technology Know No Gender"

In partnership with The First Ladies of Africa, Merck Foundation also launched the 2025 Edition of their annual awards of best Media work, Film, Song and Fashion Designs to Support Girl Education and raise awareness on other sensitive social issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’ together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health, Education, Gender & Information and Academia.   Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Most Influential…

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African Leaders Unite to Mobilize African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063

Discussions centered on innovative strategies for mobilizing African capital, strengthening financial institutions, and leveraging the role of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AMFIs) in financing critical development sectors

On the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Heads of State, Government and Business Leaders convened for a Presidential Breakfast Dialogue to address the continent’s financing and investment gaps. The event was held under the theme “Africa…

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Diamond Mining Drives Angola’s Economic Growth Agenda

The country expects diamond revenue to rise from $1.4 billion in 2024 to $2.1 billion in 2025, increasing the sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP

Angola is aiming to increase diamond production to 17.53 million carats by 2027 as part of its National Development Plan 2023–2027, planning to leverage mining revenues to boost food security, employment creation and poverty reduction.  The country expects diamond revenue to rise from $1.4 billion in 2024 to $2.1 billion…

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Toward an Energy Hub: Ghana Commits to Accelerated Investment Drive

A recent meeting in London between Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the African Energy Chamber highlighted the country’s commitment to attracting new investment across its energy sector and positioning itself as West Africa’s premier energy hub

Ghana is positioning itself as a major hub for energy investment, with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition pledging to attract key players from the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors. On the sidelines of International Energy Week in London, Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor…

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