Why São Tomé Is the Best Island You’ve Never Heard Of
Despite being dubbed “heaven on Earth,” São Tomé and Príncipe remains one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, attracting just 15,000 visitors annually. This island paradise, often called the “African Galapagos,” dazzles with lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and untouched white-sand beaches—all without the usual tourist crowds. Located near the equator, its two main islands boast vibrant biodiversity, warm […]
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Concludes Successful Participation at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Annual Meetings with Nearly US$ 2.6 Billion in Signed Agreements
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, concluded its participation at the 2025 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers with a series of impactful achievements that underscore its role as a leading catalyst for trade and economic development in the OIC Member Countries and with […]
Uganda Passes Bill Allowing Military Trials of Civilians
Military Courts Long Used to Persecute Political Opponents Uganda’s parliament passed a bill on Wednesday allowing civilians to be tried before military courts. The bill – known as the 2025 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill – substantially revises Uganda’s military justice system. If signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni, it will allow military courts […]
Ivory Coast’s Energy Future in Focus: PETROCI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
PETROCI CEO Fatoumata Sanogo is confirmed to speak at this year’s edition of African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies. As the head of Ivory Coast’s national oil company, Sanogo plays a central role in shaping the country’s hydrocarbons strategy and driving forward a new phase of investment and collaboration across the Ivorian energy […]
Africa Energy Technology Conference Provides a Platform for Fostering Innovation
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – offers its full support and endorsement of the upcoming Africa Energy Technology (AET) conference, recognizing the role the event plays as a platform for fostering innovation and technology in Africa. Taking place May 27-29, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, the […]
The Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) Partners with AmCham Libya, Strengthening United States (US)-Libya Ties for 2026 Summit
The Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) is proud to announce its partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in Libya (AmCham Libya) for the 2026 edition of the summit, taking place in Tripoli on January 24-26. This collaboration marks a new chapter in fostering stronger economic ties and energy sector partnerships between the U.S. and Libya. […]
Nigeria’s Olu Verheijen Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Nigeria Strives for Energy Investment and Reform
Nigeria’s Special Advisor to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has joined the 2025 edition of African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies – taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – as a speaker. With Nigeria making significant strides in refining capacity, oil production and electrification, Verheijen’s presence […]
The Digital Future is Inclusive: Innovation Week Tanzania 2025 Closes Strong, Powered by the Future Ready Summit
Innovation took center stage in Tanzania as Innovation Week Tanzania 2025 (IWTz2025) anchored by the Future Ready Summit (FRS2025) wrapped up a powerful five-day journey of ideation, collaboration and solution-driven dialogue. With the theme “Innovation for an Inclusive and Resilient Future,” the landmark platform brought together a diverse mix of policymakers, innovators, private sector leaders, […]
Afreximbank Announces 2025 AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum to Accelerate Trade, Investment and Economic Growth
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in partnership with the Government of Grenada, is pleased to announce that the fourth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) will be held in St. George’s, Grenada, from 28 to 29 July 2025 under the theme: “Resilience and Transformation: Enhancing Africa-Caribbean Economic Cooperation in an Era of Global Uncertainty.” The ACTIF2025 is […]
Gentle Communication is Witness to Christ’s Peace: A Reflection on the Message of the 59th World Day of Communications for 2025 (By Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo)
By Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Oyo Catholic Diocese (https://CatholicDioceseOyo.org). The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Mass homily told the entire world in thrall: “Let us walk towards God and love one another”. His Holiness had at his first appearance, greeted the world with the very words of peace spoken by Christ […]
