Gambia Petroleum Commission Director General (DG) to Advance Energy Investment Case at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026
Cany Jobe, Director General of the Gambia Petroleum Commission, will join industry leaders at this week’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris, bringing into focus one of West Africa’s most promising frontier exploration markets. As global investors increasingly look to diversify portfolios and secure early-stage opportunities, The Gambia is re-emerging as a compelling […]
Emirates completes more than 40 Travel Rehearsals for youth with autism globally, easing travel anxiety for more than 250 families
Emirates (http://www.Emirates.com) has continued its commitment to making travel more accessible for all, by successfully arranging bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities globally over the past year. With more than 250 families positively impacted, Emirates Travel Rehearsals are designed to support children and young adults with autism, allowing them to practice the […]
International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces Olympic champions, medallists and Olympians as Athlete Role Models for Dakar 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) (www.Olympics.com) has announced the first group of Athlete Role Models (http://apo-opa.co/3Qky50M) for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) (http://apo-opa.co/4clOeLQ), marking an important step in preparations for the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent. Key facts The IOC has announced an initial list of 31 Athlete Role […]
Windhoek mobility session uses commitment to build a trust-rich pathway
Senior officials gathered in Windhoek last week for an Urban Mobility Working Session built around an unusual principle: no proposal could be submitted unless those present were willing to commit to it. Organisers said the approach created the basis for a trust-rich pathway toward a more coordinated and effective transport system. The City of Windhoek […]
Petrobras President Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026, Strengthening South Atlantic Partnerships
Petrobras President Magda Chambriard has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition – taking place September 9-10 with a pre-conference day on September 8. Building on a series of deals signed between Angola and Brazil in recent months, Chambriard’s participation cements the re-entry of a major deepwater operator […]
Science serving lives: Interview with Dr. Alice Guingané, public health researcher (Burkina Faso)
Geneva, Switzerland, 20 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights individuals using science to improve lives in the African Region. Dr Alice Guingané, a hepato-gastroenterologist and lecturer-researcher at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University in Ouagadougou, is actively engaged […]
Ramaphosa Calls For Fairer Climate Trade Rules At Spain Business Forum
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for fairer global trade rules that support developing countries in their transition to low-carbon economies while protecting their growth, speaking at the Spain Business Forum in Madrid on Friday. This story is written and edited by Global South World Ramaphosa said emerging economies support climate action but warned that new […]
DRC Vaults Past Ethiopia to Grab Sub-Saharan Africa’s No. 5 Economy Spot
The Democratic Republic of Congo is on the verge of a quiet milestone that would have seemed improbable a decade ago. According to the International Monetary Fund’s latest Regional Economic Outlook released in April 2026, the DRC’s GDP is projected to reach $123 billion this year, nudging just ahead of Ethiopia’s $122 billion and vaulting […]
MasterCard Foundation Africa Growth Fund Releases New Learning Book On Services And Job Creation
Publication shares four years of lessons on how services, designed well and delivered with intention, shape whether investment creates jobs for young women across Africa. The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund has released its second Learning Book, Investing for Impact: Designing and Delivering Services to Facilitate Job Creation. The publication shares what the Fund has […]
Bridging Africa’s Insurance Protection Gap Through AfCFTA Integration And Agentic AI Innovation
The reality of insurance on the continent is a tale of two worlds. For the first time, Africa’s average economic growth –projected at 4.6% GDP growth in 2027 –is expected to outpace that of Asia. This momentum reflects renewed investor confidence and pragmatic stabilisation efforts across many economies. Yet it must be consolidated and accelerated […]
