Global Energy Bodies Converge at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 to Shape the Continent’s Energy Future
As Africa accelerates efforts to balance energy security, industrial growth and decarbonization, African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 will convene a powerful cohort of global associations whose work is increasingly defining the trajectory of the continent’s energy systems. The participation of Nikki Martin, President&CEO of EnerGeo Alliance; Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of the African Refiners&Distributors Association […]
Junior Achievement (JA) Africa and ExxonMobil Foundation Launch Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) Africa 2.0 to Equip the Next Generation of African Innovators
JA (Junior Achievement) Africa (www.JA-Africa.org), with support from the ExxonMobil Foundation, announces the launch of the 2026 ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Program, an initiative designed to equip young Africans with critical science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) and artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The program builds on a successful partnership that has already reached more than […]
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Champions Girl Education as the Foundation of Women Empowerment
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa and Asia who are also the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother”, champions Girl Education as the Foundation of Women Empowerment, through their impactful and transformative development programs, reaffirming over 14 years of their sustained commitment and legacy […]
Youth Charter Marks International Coaching Week with Global Call for a New Generation of “Social Coaches” Inspired by the Legacy of Muhammad Ali and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals
As part of International Coaching Week 2026, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has renewed its international call for greater recognition and investment in the role of coaching as a vehicle for social development, community engagement, peacebuilding, and youth empowerment. The international charity and UN-accredited NGO is using the occasion to highlight the growing importance of its […]
Africa’s next energy boom will be won through infrastructure, not exploration alone
Africa’s next energy expansion cycle will be defined less by discovery and more by execution as governments and operators race to convert reserves into infrastructure, export capacity and long-term industrial growth. Across the continent, deepwater developments, LNG infrastructure and power investments are increasingly emerging as the real measure of competitiveness as capital providers shift focus […]
Mastercard and Letshego aim to Strengthen Financial Inclusion with Debit Card Launch in Mozambique
Collaboration expands access to secure digital payments in Mozambique Launch coincides with Letshego’s 15-year milestone in the market MAPUTO, Mozambique, 11 May 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Mastercard, in collaboration with Mozambican financial services provider Letshego, has launched a debit card in Mozambique, marking a significant step forward in enhancing access to secure, convenient, and […]
InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as strategic gateway for African enterprises to expand in Asia
HONG KONG, SAR, 11 May 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is set to broaden its strategic engagement with the African continent as Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Ms Loretta Lee today (May 10) embarks on an eight-day visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Kigali, Rwanda. The mission aims to strengthen economic […]
The Leadership Education Africa Needs
KIGALI, Rwanda, 11 May 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – When Daniel Naftal Lema arrived at the African School of Governance (ASG), he carried with him a question that had been sitting with him for years. Growing up in Tanzania, he observed governments and institutions investing significant resources into addressing the continent’s challenges, only to see […]
African Influencers Gather in Ethiopia For First Social Media Summit to Fight Stereotypes
The first African Social Media Influencers Summit opened in Addis Ababa on Friday, bringing together digital creators, content producers, media personalities and communication experts from across the continent. This story is written and edited by Global South World The summit, held at the Adwa Museum, was organised by Pulse of Africa and AGA Tech Enterprise […]
Macron Says France No Longer Sees Africa As Its ‘Backyard’
French President Emmanuel Macron said France no longer considers Africa its “backyard” as he hosted Kenyan President William Ruto in Paris, where the two leaders announced 11 bilateral agreements worth hundreds of millions of dollars. This story is written and edited by Global South World Speaking during a joint press conference on Sunday, May 10, […]
