Eritrea: Exhibition in Connection with Operation Fenkil Commemoration
An exhibition in connection with the 36th anniversary of the Operation Fenkil commemoration was opened this morning in the port city of Massawa under the theme “Heroic Fenkil Operation: Heritage for Generations.” The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Tewolde Qelati, Minister of Marine Resources, and other senior officials of the Northern Red Sea Region. […]
Puma Energy and Hass Petroleum Group announce lubricant distribution partnership
Puma Energy, a leading downstream energy company, and Hass Group (https://HassPetroleum.com), a leading oil marketing company in Africa, today announced a lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement was signed at the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. The agreement marks the introduction of the Puma Energy lubricants […]
The National Business Initiative (NBI) Urges SONA to Frame Water, Energy and Climate Crises as National Economic Priorities
Ahead of the State of the Nation Address and the upcoming Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), the National Business Initiative (NBI) has issued a compelling call for a decisive shift in how South Africa addresses its most pressing challenges. NBI CEO Shameela Soobramoney asserts that the nation’s parallel crises in water security, energy reliability and […]
Platinum for purpose: Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction raise AED 8.8 million (USD 2.4 million), further driving humanitarian impact for children in Kenya and worldwide
100% of proceeds from the auction of seven rare Skywards memberships will be directed to new initiatives, as well as expanding the Foundation’s grassroots network Auction partnership is set to become an annual fixture, offering a recurring opportunity to support the Foundation In a successful first, the Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have raised […]
Namibia’s Onshore Drive: Emerging Opportunities Beyond the Deepwater Frontier
Namibia’s upstream narrative has, until recently, been defined by deepwater success in the Orange Basin, where major offshore discoveries have transformed perceptions of the country’s hydrocarbon potential. Galp’s Mopane discovery, estimated to hold up to 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent, alongside TotalEnergies’ Venus find, has firmly positioned Namibia on the global exploration map and […]
Emirates extends latest cabin experience to more cities worldwide, with A350 deployment to Entebbe
Airline’s Premium Economy network will expand to 99 points by end of 2026 Emirates will introduce its first retrofitted high-density A380 on 14 April Next-generation A350 introduced on services to Entebbe Emirates (www.Emirates.com) has announced a series of aircraft deployments and product upgrades across its network, including the introduction of its next-generation A350 (https://apo-opa.co/465WMTv) on services to Entebbe, […]
International Partners Come Together for the Future of Surgery in Africa
The 66th Annual Conference for the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) brings together surgeons, anesthesiologists, educators, policymakers, and healthcare leaders from across West Africa and beyond. With a focus on the theme of capacity building, particularly in developing the next generation of African surgeons, the conference provides a key platform for advancing regional collaboration, […]
Dr. Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Merck Foundation: After Being Recognized as One of the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African Magazine, Named Among the 100 Most Influential African Women alongside Tanzania and Namibia Presidents, by Avance Media for the 7th Consecutive Year
Following her recent recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans 2025 by New African Magazine (UK), Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of the “More Than a Mother” Campaign, has now been named among the 100 Most Influential African Women 2025 by Avance Media, for the seventh consecutive year. She is […]
Merck Foundation provided 1195 scholarships to women healthcare providers to empower women in science – International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2026
Merck Foundation and African first Ladies mark International Day of Girls&Women in Science 2026 by empowering women in STEM and supporting girl education Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO together with The First Ladies of Africa mark ‘International Day of Girls&Women in Science 2026’ through their ‘Scholarship Program’, ‘MARS Awards’ and ‘Educating Linda’ Program Merck […]
New era of climate cooperation can deliver stability in an unstable world: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary
ISTANBUL, Turkey, 12 February 2026-/UN Climate change News/-African Media Agency(AMA)/-Speaking in Istanbul alongside incoming COP31 President Murat Kurum of Türkiye, United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said cooperation on climate change can provide the cure to current political turmoil.“We find ourselves in a new world disorder. This is a period of instability and […]
