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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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Source: Equinix |

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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    • Secretary of State for the Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors – Rui Paulo de Andrade Teles Carreira
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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 CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Message from Senator Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (1)
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    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Kenya, meeting infertile women
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej with a group of infertile women during her visit to Central African Republic
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (1)
    • Senator Dr Rasha Kelej during her visit to Uganda (2)
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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…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Capital Contributions from Nigeria, Angola and Ghana
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Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Capital Contributions from Nigeria, Angola and Ghana

Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have contributed their capital shares to the Africa Energy Bank, reinforcing its role in advancing energy finance, with key discussions set to take place at African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town

In a significant development for Africa's energy sector, Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB). This milestone represents 44% of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) members to initiate the bank's operations. Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Russia’s Energy Push in Africa: What It Means for the Continent’s Future
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Russia’s Energy Push in Africa: What It Means for the Continent’s Future

As Russia strengthens its energy footprint in Africa through strategic investments in oil, gas and nuclear power, African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies has emerged as a key platform for further enhancing Russia’s role in the continent's energy sector

Russia has increasingly focused on bolstering its energy partnerships with African nations, signaling a broader strategy to boost its geopolitical influence across the continent. Recent investments in Africa’s oil, gas and nuclear sectors reflect Russia’s ambitions to diversify its global energy engagements while capitalizing on the continent’s growing energy demands.…

Energy Capital & Power

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    • The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) Partners with Welligence to Empower United States (U.S.) Investors in Africa’s Energy Landscape
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The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) Partners with Welligence to Empower United States (U.S.) Investors in Africa’s Energy Landscape

The partnership will provide U.S. investors with expert insights and access to high-growth energy projects across Africa, facilitating better decision-making and high-value engagement at the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum in Houston this August

The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Welligence, a leading provider of energy research and advisory services, to connect U.S. investors with Africa’s most promising energy opportunities. As a trusted advisor with deep expertise in African energy markets, Welligence brings its extensive knowledge of…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • The Crisis Response for Women and Affected Communities in Sudan project emphasizes support to women in conflict zones with a focus on health, agriculture and livelihood interventions
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African Development Bank approves $19.85 million grant for emergency support to the most vulnerable in Sudan’s conflict areas

This Bank crisis response operation, implemented in collaboration with the ICRC, goes beyond short-term humanitarian interventions to invest in long-term resilience and sustainable development

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $19.85 million grant to support emergency humanitarian operations in Sudan, with a strong focus on improving women’s livelihoods and easing the impact of the ongoing conflict on communities and infrastructure.                                                               The Crisis Response for Women and…

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