Uganda: Parliament concludes vetting of ministers
Parliament has completed the vetting of Cabinet and state ministers who were recently appointed by the President Yoweri Museveni. The two-day exercise was carried out by the Appointments Committee chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth. High on the agenda of some of the newly appointed ministers is combating corruption. The State Minister for Local Government, […]
Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) Board Appoints Mr. Emmanuel Assiak as Chief Executive Officer
The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the equity investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Assiak as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 December 2025. The appointment comes at a pivotal stage in FEDA’s growth, as it continues to scale its investment activities to support […]
Ecobank Group Launches World First Nature Bond Mobilising Global Capital to Protect Africa’s Natural Ecosystems
Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) has launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange, creating a new route for international and African capital to protect Africa’s biodiversity. Moody’s awarded the transaction its highest possible sustainability quality score, SQS1 Excellent. The bond will support African farmers, sustainable agriculture businesses and water systems, […]
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Rasha Kelej together with Kenya First Lady support the education of 47 Kenyan Schoolgirls by providing Annual Scholarships till they Graduate
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their Educating Linda program in Kenya in partnership with The First Lady of Kenya&Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” at the Kenya State House. The program was chaired by Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, CEO […]
Annual Meetings 2026: Governors Back the Bank’s Platform Solutions to Transform Aviation and Health Systems in Africa
Japan contributes US$10 million to support the IATP. Participants called for strong national ownership, partner alignment, and clear implementation discipline. Improved air connectivity can strengthen supply chains, including for medicines, vaccines, medical equipment, and healthcare personnel. Governors and partners praised the Bank’s approach of turning continental priorities into bankable and deployable platforms. Governors of the […]
Brand Africa and African Union honour the 100 Most Influential Africa CMOs in Addis Ababa
A two-day programme of celebration and collective action, from the Hyatt Regency rooftop to Africa Hall, marks a defining moment for African brand leadership ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 02 June 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Against the skyline of Africa’s diplomatic capital, with the sun setting over the Ethiopian highlands, the inaugural Africa CMO 100 (ACMO100) […]
Ghana Opens the Door. Senegal Holds Its Breath
A landmark UK investment deal, a US policy reset, and a Dakar political crisis define the week’s business landscape across Africa. Ghana signed a £215 million growth partnership with the UK in London yesterday, anchored by the Gulf of Guinea’s first commercial-scale maritime dry-dock facility. The Dangote IPO subscription window is confirmed for August. And […]
African Film Press Partners With Locarno Open Doors For AFP Critics Prize
African Film Press (AFP) — the cross-regional alliance of founding publications Akoroko, Sinema Focus, and What Kept Me Up — joins Locarno’s Open Doors as an award partner for the 2026 edition and will present the AFP Critics Prize to one of the selected projects. The prize includes a USD 500 cash award, a certificate, and ongoing […]
Ecobank Group Launches World First Nature Bond: Mobilising Global Capital To Protect Africa’s Natural Ecosystems
Ecobank Group has launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange, creating a new route for international and African capital to protect Africa’s biodiversity. Moody’s awarded the transaction its highest possible sustainability quality score, SQS1 Excellent. The bond will support African farmers, sustainable agriculture businesses and water systems, protecting some of the planet’s most important ecosystems. Impact on the ground in Africa […]
Children’s Amendment Bill Marks An Important Step Towards Expanding Access To Early Childhood Development
The recent discussion surrounding the Children’s Amendment Bill has prompted a national conversation about access, equity, and quality in South Africa’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector. For many years, ECD centres have faced significant challenges in navigating registration requirements while simultaneously attempting to provide safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children. This […]
