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- Dr. Adel Alsharji, COO of Presight
- Lillian Barnard President of Microsoft Africa
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Source: GITEX Africa | Apr 29, 2024

Africa enters epic global Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation race, joining world’s tech capitals as an epicentre for digital advancement

AI Everything Expo by GITEX AFRICA 2024 centres world’s attention on continent’s booming US$17 billion AI phenomenon

The AI mania that’s transforming business, government and society globally is also igniting waves of innovation across Africa, with the shape-shifting tech’s existential prospects powering a cross-continental investment surge at the AI Everything Expo by GITEX AFRICA (www.GITEXAfrica.com) in Morocco next month. Africa’s epic AI opportunity is already disrupting digital…

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Source: Merck Foundation | Apr 29, 2024

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) awarded the Best African Women Researchers and African Young Researchers at 2023 Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) online Awards Ceremony

The winners of ‘Best African women Researchers Awards’ and ‘Best African Young Researcher Awards’ will be enrolled into research training at a premier institute in India

CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Scientific Committee announced and recognized the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards 2023 winners, 6 Researchers from 6 different African Countries awarded in two categories - Best African Women Researchers and Best African young Researchers; MARS…

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- Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 to Discuss Future Proofing Africa’s Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Industries
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Source: Energy Capital & Power | Apr 29, 2024

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 to Discuss Future Proofing Africa’s Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Industries

The flagship panel of the Invest in African Energy forum will unpack Africa’s deepwater gas, LNG and FLNG investment prospects and long-term demand growth

Representing 13% of global reserves, Africa’s gas resources are able to fulfill continent-wide electrification objectives, while accelerating the energy transition and creating diversified downstream industries. The continent currently exports just over 40 million tonnes of LNG per annum, with additional capacity set to come online this year. In a flagship…

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Source: Century Energy Services | Apr 29, 2024

Charting the Course - Who Dares, Wins! (By Labi Ogunbiyi)

Achieving sustainable development in Africa's oil and gas sector demands collaborative action from all stakeholders

By Labi Ogunbiyi. The African continent stands at a pivotal juncture in the global energy sector, with abundant oil and gas reserves offering immense potential for economic growth. However, while the continent holds significant promise, navigating the upstream oil and gas sector in Africa comes with a plethora of risks and…

Source: Africa Data Centres | Apr 29, 2024

Africa Data Centres debuts ADC Channel programme

This programme is designed to establish colocation and ecosystem partnerships, empowering members to expand their product portfolio & offerings alongside their market presence

The primary goal of ADC Channel is to foster collaboration among partners within the ISP, Carrier, Telecommunications, Systems Integration, ICT and Data Centre providers; Channel Partners will have additional product offerings to add to their current portfolio and in turn generate new revenue streams; The programme offers partners easy access to data…

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- Eritrea: Assessment Meetings on Progress of Agricultural Activities
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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 28, 2024

Eritrea: Assessment Meetings on Progress of Agricultural Activities

The event was held in Mendefera, in the Southern region, with the participation of over 129 individuals, including sub-zonal administrators and agricultural experts

The Ministry of Agriculture conducted an assessment meeting to evaluate activities focused on the first quarter and the five-year strategic plan. The event was held in Mendefera, in the Southern region, with the participation of over 129 individuals, including sub-zonal administrators and agricultural experts. During the meeting, presentations were made…

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- H. E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of Liberia
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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia | Apr 28, 2024

President Boakai Congratulates Togo, Sierra Leone and South Africa

Togo gained its independence from France in 1960; while Sierra Leone gained independence from Britain after more than 150 years of rule in 1961

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent separate messages of congratulations to the Governments and peoples of the Republics of Togo and Sierra Leone, on the occasion marking their 64th and 63rd Independence Anniversaries, respectively. Togo gained its independence from France in…

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- Mrs Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang Sensitises Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Observers on the Objectives of their Mission for the Togo Elections
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Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Apr 28, 2024

Mrs Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang Sensitises Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Observers on the Objectives of their Mission for the Togo Elections

This briefing session enabled the ECOWAS Observers to learn more about the objectives of their mission, the socio-political and security situation as well as the electoral operations in Togo

The Head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission, to monitor the legislative and regional elections scheduled for 29 April 2024 in Togo, held a briefing session on Saturday 27 April 2024 in Lomé with the forty (40) observers of the said mission. The former…

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- Ethiopia at Africa Works! Netherlands-Africa Business Council (NABC) Business Promotion Event in Amsterdam
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Source: Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels | Apr 28, 2024

Ethiopia at Africa Works! Netherlands-Africa Business Council (NABC) Business Promotion Event in Amsterdam

At the Ethiopian session, organized by the Ethiopian Embassy in Brussels in collaboration with Mr. Mattijs Rendens of (NABC), Deputy Commissioner Dagato presented business opportunities in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Delegation led by Deputy Commissioner of Ethiopian Investment Commission Mr. Dagato Kumbe took part at the Netherlands-Africa Business Council (NABC) event, ’AFRICA 20 Works! 24’. The event was held under the theme “Africa’s Green Industrialisation – Made in Africa” at Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in Amsterdam, Netherlands on…

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- International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs Multiple Agreements with Member Countries and Strategic Partners
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Source: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) | Apr 28, 2024

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs Multiple Agreements with Member Countries and Strategic Partners

Agreements Signed on the Sidelines of the 2024 Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) Annual Meetings

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, commenced the first day of the 49th IsDB Group Annual Meeting with a series of strategic meetings and important signings. Held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Riyadh, the first day of the annual meetings…