How Afrigen’s Vaccine Hub is Reshaping the Industry
When Afrigen received an email from the WHO about joining a new mRNA tech-transfer hub, it was a lifeline for a struggling vaccine venture. The WHO’s plan was for a vaccine manufacturing giant to share its knowledge with the hub, which would then replicate and distribute that knowledge to other manufacturers globally. Despite having no mRNA […]
Algeria’s Sahara: The Ancient Desert Opening Its Arms to the World
Algeria’s vast Sahara, once hard to reach, is now welcoming tourists with open arms, thanks to a visa-on-arrival program and improved infrastructure. Guided by experienced Tuareg nomads, visitors can now journey across the breathtaking Tassili n’Ajjer National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with ancient rock art, dramatic formations, and spiritual stillness — and […]
Italy affirms Partnership with African Development Bank under the Mattei Plan
Italy has reaffirmed its partnership with the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and expressed keenness to explore mutual growth opportunities in Africa under the Mattei Plan. Stefano Gatti, Director General for Development Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (FAIC) and Lorenzo Ortona, Head of the Mattei Plan Task Force led a delegation […]
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets the 125 Winners from 36 Countries- “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Media Awards 2024, announced in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa, proudly announced the Winners of their Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2024 under the categories “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension”. The Awards Ceremony was conducted virtually to honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions […]
Africa’s AI skills landscape revealed in new SAP report
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 15th May 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- SAP today released a new report, ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, which provides research into how African companies are transforming their skills development efforts to meet the demands of the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Nazia Pillay, Interim Managing Director for South Africa at SAP, says: “The data is […]
Enagol Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Amid Expansion into Angola’s Upstream Market
Energy services provider Enagol has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference – the country’s premier industry event – as a Bronze Sponsor, reflecting its commitment to collaboration and portfolio growth. Operating under a mission to promote the sustainable development of Angola, the company is not only supporting major infrastructure projects but Angola’s goal to sustain […]
“We Don’t Have the Luxury of Time”: Global Energy Leaders Urge Swift Action on Africa’s Resources
In a striking call to action at the closing session of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, Energean CEO Mathios Rigas laid out a bold vision to replicate the company’s Mediterranean success across Africa, urging African governments to accelerate decision-making and prioritize the development of untapped gas resources. Rigas’ remarks came during the […]
The Sahel Can Revolutionize Renewable Energy Access And Affordability Up To The Last Mile
By Reshmi Theckethil, Lead Portfolio, Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction, Energy, and Resilience | Sahel Resilience Project Manager, UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa Imagine a Sahel region where every household, school, and hospital has access to clean, affordable energy—where renewable power not only serves homes but also drives economic transformation. Given the […]
The Return Of Benin Bronzes Can Reshape How Young Nigerians Engage With History
Art practitioners and curators believe these returns are especially important at a time when young Nigerians have few means of engaging with the country’s rich history. The story of the Benin Bronzes and their eventual looting is a part of Nigerian history that still immensely impacts everyday life. For years, it has formed a hole in the […]
Afrobarometer and African Peer Review Mechanism renew partnership to strengthen governance data and accountability in Africa
Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) have renewed their partnership with a three-year memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening collaboration on governance data, monitoring, and evidence-based policy making across Africa. APRM CEO Amb. Marie-Antoinette Rose Quatre and Afrobarometer CEO Joseph Asunka signed the agreement on the sidelines of the APRM’s Third Africa […]
