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Delegation of the European Union to Egypt
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Egypt |

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approve new financial aid package for Egypt and Jordan

These loans are part of financial support packages concluded with EU partner countries struggling with financial, economic, societal challenges, to help with structural political and economic reforms

On Tuesday, MEPs approved two proposals granting Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively. The macro-financial assistance (MFA) for Egypt was adopted by Parliament by 452 votes in favour, 182 against and 40 abstentions. The MFA for Jordan was passed by 571 votes in favour, 59…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Members of Parliament decline Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) requests citing political interference

Erute County South Member of Parliament, Hon. Jonathan Odur called for accountability from the DPP regarding case management

Legislators on the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs have rejected a proposal from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP)  to avail funds for the Inspections and Quality Assurance Department citing political interference and poor performance. The legislators were interfacing with officials from the Office of the Director of Public…

State House Sierra Leone
Source: State House Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Presides over Oath-Taking Ceremony for Tuma Adama Gento Kamara as Member of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission

Pursuant to section 140(4) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991, Mrs Gento Kamara was at State House to take and subscribe before the President the oath before assuming the functions of her role

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Mrs. Tuma Adama Gento Kamara as a member of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission. Secretary to the President, Dr. Emmanuel Gaima, informed the gathering that the ceremony was in accordance with section 140(1)(d) of the Constitution…

UN News
Source: UN News |

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Surging violence as armed groups target civilians in the east, Human Rights Council hears

Despite best efforts, armed groups including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel forces have made major recent gains – occupying cities such as Goma and Bukavu – causing mass displacement

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu recorded over just two months, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday. The grim revelation emerged during a high-level discussion at the…

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Source: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) |

Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo): Millions facing destitution as violence forces people to flee multiple times

Since the M23 offensive across the region earlier this year, an estimated 1.2 million people have been displaced across North and South Kivu provinces

The escalation of violent conflict in recent months has pushed hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into desperate conditions, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Secretary General Jan Egeland on a visit this week. Displaced families sheltering at temporary sites have once again been…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Conversations to promote peace: Connecting with communities in Morobo County

Hundreds of residents, seated in the shade of lush mango trees, made the most of the opportunity to interact with peacekeepers and local leaders

In South Sudan, a young country going through a transitional period towards peace and democracy, citizens are bound to have questions and concerns both about national political processes and their everyday challenges. As residents of seven villages in Morobo County found out over the course of two days, outreach activities…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

What to Expect at Angola Oil & Gas 2025

As Angola marks 50 years of independence, Angola Oil & Gas returns in 2025 with an expanded multi-track program, a larger exhibition space, a dedicated deal room and a pre-conference technical agenda

With a $60 billion upstream investment pipeline, a 2025 licensing round and restructured block opportunities, Angola is positioning itself as the premier destination for upstream investors. Meanwhile, new downstream projects are opening up financing opportunities for technology and capital providers. Against this backdrop, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference…

Equinix

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    • From L-R, Director Legal (Global & Regional Business Affairs), Abayomi Adebanjo; Managing Director, Equinix West Africa, Wole Abu; President of EMEA at Equinix, Bruce Owen; Outgoing MD, Equinix West Africa, Funke Opeke, Managing Director Equinix Netherlands, Michiel Eielts; West Africa IBX Operations Leader, Innocent Itsukwi; Business Integration Director, West Africa, Martin Hay at the launch of the expanded LG 2.3 Data Center facility recently
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Equinix Strengthens Commitment to Nigeria’s Digital Economy with New LG2.3 Data Center Expansion

Equinix remains steadfast in its mission to enable secure, scalable, and sustainable digital growth for economies across the world

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world's digital infrastructure company™, has officially opened its latest data center expansion in Lagos. Called LG2.3, the facility will support Nigeria’s growing digital transformation efforts, providing state-of-the-art colocation and secure interconnection solutions which will empower businesses across the region.  It also signifies Equinix’s unwavering…

Ministry of Transport of Angola

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Source: Ministry of Transport of Angola |

Angolan Government Launches Tender for Concession of Passenger and Cargo Terminals in the Ports of Cabinda and Soyo

Within 40 working days after the publication of the public tender notice in Jornal de Angola, investors interested in developing and optimizing the operation of these public assets can submit their proposals

The Government of Angola launched this Wednesday, in Soyo, Zaire province, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Operation of Port Services in the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Cabinda and in the River Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Soyo. This strategic…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation and their “More Than a Mother” Ambassadors mark International Women’s Day 2025

Merck Foundation CEO strongly believes that Education is one of the most critical areas of women empowerment

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. Senator, Dr. Rasha…

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