The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa)
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa and Mastercard Foundation Announce Selection of 12 Companies for Second Cohort of EdTech Fellowship in Ghana

This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures by equipping them with mentorship, funding, and expertise

MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana. This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures by equipping them with mentorship, funding, and expertise in the science of…

Energy Capital & Power
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Azule Energy Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Gold Sponsor Ahead of Major Project Launches

Azule Energy is advancing a series of major upstream projects in Angola, including the country’s first non-associated gas project and a landmark offshore oil initiative

International energy company Azule Energy has confirmed its participation as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 conference, taking place in Luanda on September 3-4. As Angola’s largest independent equity producer of oil and gas, Azule Energy’s return to the event underscores its continued commitment…

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Powering the Future: Energy Leaders to Tackle Africa’s Grid Challenges at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025

A high-level panel at the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris will spotlight how a diversified energy mix – combining renewables, gas and flexible power solutions – is key to unlocking reliable electricity access across Africa

As Africa faces a sharp rise in electricity demand driven by population growth, industrialization and rapid urban expansion, the continent’s power sector is at a critical juncture. At Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025, taking place next month in Paris, a high-level panel on Revolutionizing Power Generation in Africa will…

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Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to meet Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Helsinki

The foreign ministers will discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and regional security issues in Europe and Africa

The Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, will visit Helsinki on 24 April and meet Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The foreign ministers will discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and regional security issues in Europe and…

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Visit to Japan by President of the Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Council (CESCE) of the Republic of Chad

During his stay in Japan, Dr. Ahmat will participate in the National Day Event of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

H.E. Dr. AHMAT Mbodou Mahamat, President of the Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Council (CESCE) of the Republic of Chad will pay a visit to Japan from April 27 to May 3. During his stay in Japan, Dr. Ahmat will participate in the National Day Event of Expo 2025 Osaka,…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers to Hold Extraordinary Session on The Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in Accra

Key items on the agenda include the modalities of the withdrawal process and the implications for ECOWAS Institutions and Agencies operating in the three countries

The Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will convene an Extraordinary Session from April 22 to 23, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. The session is being held to deliberate on the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. Key items on…

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World Food Programme (WFP) warns of rising hunger and malnutrition in Ethiopia as humanitarian needs outpace resources

The organization’s life-saving response has been severely hampered by critical funding shortfalls as 3.6 million of the most vulnerable are at imminent risk of losing food assistance

Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise in Ethiopia as ongoing conflict, regional instability, displacement, drought and economic shocks, leave millions without sufficient nutritious food, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned today. The organization’s life-saving response has been severely hampered by critical funding shortfalls as 3.6 million of the…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Cabinet Secretary (CS) Duale Warns the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Against Accrediting Non-Compliant Facilities, Calls for Integrity in Health Regulation

Hon. Duale assured KMPDC of the Ministry’s full support in enhancing its effectiveness through legislative reforms, resource mobilization, and stronger coordination with counties and professional bodies

Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) against the licensing of unqualified and non-compliant medical facilities, emphasizing that any compliance or registration officer involved in malpractice will face consequences: “It will not be business as usual.” During…

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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Provides Medical Equipment Support to De Martino Hospital in Somalia

The hospital received a range of essential medical equipment, including neonatal incubators, hospital beds, stretchers, patient monitors, defibrillators, and other vital devices

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) continues its efforts to strengthen the health infrastructure in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. In this context, extensive medical equipment support was provided to De Martino Hospital, the largest public hospital in Mogadishu. The official handover ceremony was attended by Somalia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ali…

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Principal Secretary (PS) Oluga Rallies Directorate Heads to Drive Delivery of National Health Priorities

The Principal Secretary pledged his support to teams based on measurable results and called for better alignment between priorities and available resources

The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has called on directorate heads to exhibit strong leadership and unwavering commitment in driving the Ministry of Health’s national agenda, with a focus on advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and strengthening key health services. Speaking during a…

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