Source: State House Uganda |

President Museveni, United Nations (UN) Special Envoy On Great Lakes Region Discuss Regional Matters

President Museveni agreed to host the ROM summit slated for May 2025, adding that the exact date would be communicated in the due course

The United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Great Lakes Region H.E Huang Xia yesterday paid a courtesy call to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe. During the meeting, the President and the UN Envoy discussed a number of regional issues which included among others…

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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's (TİKA) Ramadan Table Brings People Together in Ghana

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) supported the “Joint Iftar and Solidarity Day with Orphans” program in Ghana during Ramadan, uniting Turkish citizens and orphans in a spirit of togetherness

Ghana, a West African nation with a population of 36 million, has a significant Muslim community and is home to many active Turkish citizens and institutions. In this context, TİKA, in collaboration with the Turkish Embassy in Accra and the Ghana Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi Foundation, organized an iftar program under…

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    • The African Development Bank Group has given the green light to the establishment of a trust fund to curb hunger among school-age children in Africa
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African Development Bank Group approves $50 million trust fund to end school-age hunger in Africa

The End School-Age Hunger Fund (ESAH) was approved on 20 March with the aim of bolstering school meal programmes in targeted African countries

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to hunger and malnutrition amongst school age-children in Africa.  The End School-Age Hunger Fund (ESAH) was approved on 20 March with the aim of bolstering school meal programmes in…

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Ultra-wide, ultra-bright: Canon reveals new hybrid lens for bolder storytelling in video and stills

The uniform size and aperture, filter diameter and colour balance allow this ultra-wide angle lens to be used interchangeably with the rest of the range for a smoother shooting and post-production workflow

Canon Europe (www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM (https://apo-opa.co/4j7i4nQ), an ultra-wide angle addition to its innovative RF hybrid prime lens range [1], designed to adapt to the evolving needs of professionals working in video and stills. A full-frame 20mm focal length and impressive low-light performance delivered by the…

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CORRECTION: Billions in Investment Opportunities Presented by Premier Invest at Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025

Premier Invest has presented a range of investment opportunities, totaling a minimum $1.37 billion, in Africa’s energy and oil and gas sectors at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum

Financial services provider Premier Invest has announced a series of investment opportunities in the African energy and oil and gas sectors. covering a range of four energy projects across Benin, Zambia and South Africa and five oil and gas projects across Nigeria and Ghana, as well as Guyana. The announcement…

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COBCO and Umicore Sign Strategic Supply Agreement for Precursor Cathode Active Materials for Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries

Under the terms of the agreement, COBCO will supply high-performance NCM pCAM from its newly commissioned production facility at Jorf Lasfar, Morocco

COBCO, the battery materials joint venture between AL MADA and CNGR Advanced Materials, has signed a strategic long-term supply agreement with Umicore, a global leader in circular materials technology, for the delivery of precursor cathode active materials (pCAM) to be used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.  Under the terms of…

Source: UN News |

United Nations (UN) rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis

The UN Commission warned that failure to uphold the protections enshrined in the accord – including freedom of movement, political participation, and the cessation of hostilities – will lead to a catastrophic return to war

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan issued an alert on Thursday over the the rapidly escalating crisis in the country, calling for urgent coordinated action to protect civilians and preserve the 2018 peace deal that ended five years of civil war.  The arrest of First Vice President…

Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Parliament Approves Landmark Tax and Fiscal Reforms: A Giant Step Towards Economic Transformation

The reforms, spearheaded by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, are expected to stimulate economic growth, support businesses, and provide much-needed relief to individuals

In a historic and sweeping policy overhaul, Parliament yesterday approved a series of transformative tax amendment bills aimed at enhancing revenue efficiency, easing financial burdens, and realigning key government funds to drive national development. The passage of these bills marks a major victory for economic reform and a significant step…

Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Finance Minister Engages United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner on Ghana’s Economic Outlook

The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between Ghana and the UK, with both parties committed to enhancing economic resilience, expanding social safety nets, and advancing climate finance initiatives

Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, held a meeting with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Harriet Thompson, and her team to discuss Ghana’s economic outlook, fiscal policies, and key social interventions outlined in the 2025 Budget. During the discussions, Dr. Forson acknowledged the economic challenges Ghana has…

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Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Collaboration Key to Achieving 500,000 BPD Target

Operators and service providers emphasized the value of industry collaboration in achieving national goals of 500,000 barrels per day in Congo

Collaboration was identified as being a key pillar for achieving the Republic of Congo’s oil production goals during a Congo Energy & Investment Forum 2025 panel discussion sponsored by Weatherford – an Associate Sponsor of CEIF 2025. Operators and service providers underscored the value of partnerships in maximizing output at…

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