Nigeria – Engagement Between Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) and Department of Facility Maintenance and Management, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
On 22nd of April, 2026 the Tanzania delegation also engaged the Department of Facility Maintenance and Management of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja, Nigeria, where the Overseeing Director and representatives from multiple divisions shared best practices in public asset maintenance, lifecycle management, and coordinated service delivery. This meeting offered actionable insights in line with […]
United States (U.S.) Revitalizes Key Credit Guarantee Program to Boost Agricultural Trade with Nigeria
The United States has expanded support for agricultural trade through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Export Credit Guarantee Program, known as GSM-102. The GSM-102 program provides U.S. government-backed credit guarantees and serves as an important tool for Nigerian banks and importers to use when sourcing essential agricultural inputs from the United States. This program supports […]
Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) Study Tour to the Abuja Investment Company Limited
On 22nd of April, 2026 the TBA delegation also met with the Abuja Investment Company Limited, discussions focused on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for infrastructure financing, culminating in a site visit to the Garki Ultra-Modern Market a practical example of successful PPP implementation. This visit provided valuable, hands-on insights aligned with TBA’s mandate, further strengthening […]
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and partners unpack bottlenecks and solutions for formal cross border agritrade in Southern Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Governments of Zimbabwe and Mozambique with financial support from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), convened a high‑level policy dialogue at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to accelerate the transition of Sesame, Macadamia and Tomato value chains from […]
South Sudan: Space for Peace – Resettlement of displaced families changes lives and livelihoods in Wau
In 2016, clashes between armed forces caused almost 40,000 people to flee Wau town in search of a safe haven. By 2020, many had resettled in other parts of the country while about 10,000 former residents remained in the Naivasha protection site, established by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and partners. Since then, […]
Welcome to Nairobi—let’s build together at World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026
Geneva, Switzerland, 24 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to be a significant presence at the upcoming World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. For the first time at either a global or regional level, WHO is co-organizing a meeting with the World Health Summit. This […]
Crowdfunding Success Sends Atlehang Malemane 9-Year-Old Chess Prodigy to Commonwealth Stage
Nine-year-old Atlehang Malemane is heading to Sri Lanka. Just weeks ago, that trip was uncertain. Now, after a crowdfunding push that brought in more than R105,000 (about $6,307), the South African chess prodigy has secured her place at the Commonwealth Chess Championships 2026, set for May 16 to May 26. This story is written and […]
Inspired Evolution Commits $40 Million To CrossBoundary Energy To Accelerate C&I Renewable Energy Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Inspired Evolution, a specialist pan-African investment firm focused on clean energy infrastructure, energy, and resource efficiency growth investments, today announced a USD 40 million investment in CrossBoundary Energy Holdings Ltd (“CrossBoundary Energy”), a leading developer, owner, and operator of distributed renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients across sub-Saharan Africa. The investment, made […]
Zimbabwe: Crackdown on Student Protesters Intensifies
End Attacks; Respect Freedom of Expression Over Presidential Term Extension Zimbabwean authorities have harassed, abducted, and arbitrarily detained student leaders protesting a proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential terms, Human Rights Watch said today. Constitutional Amendment No 3 would extend the terms of office for the president and members of parliament from five to seven […]
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia Opens In Addis Ababa, Spotlighting Low-Carbon Construction, Industry Collaboration
The exhibition runs until 25 April 2026, at the Addis International Convention Centre · Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA) and Italian Trade Agency (ITA) headline an international line-up alongside pavilions from China, United Arab Emirates and Türkiye · Over 20 CPD-certified Big 5 Talks sessions gather engineers, architects and industry leaders across three days Addis Ababa, Ethiopia […]
