February 02, 2016
Rwanda: Signing of Partnership Agreement Between the Government of Rwanda and African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiaitive (Aims-Nei)
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) has as its mission to "enable Africa's brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers,… Read more »
January 31, 2016
Africa: Statement of President Kikwete
It is my pleasure to announce today that I have accepted the invitation from the Confederation of African Football and from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to serve as Champion for… Read more »
January 28, 2016
Africa: Prince Ali Outlines Commitment to Africa
Presidential Candidate Says FIFA Can do More for African Football Read more »
January 21, 2016
Nigeria: Dangote Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Commit to Reducing Undernutrition in Nigeria in a Joint $100m Partnership
The Dangote Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a combined commitment of $100 million over the next five years (2016-2020) towards ending undernutrition in… Read more »
Africa: Consumer Products Company Procter and Gamble Tops Careers in Africa Employer of Choice Ranking
In the first ever employee-driven survey ranking the 100 best companies to work for in Africa, Procter and Gamble took the top spot, with East African Breweries claiming the… Read more »
Chad: Hilton Worldwide Announces First Hotel Opening in Chad
Leading Global Hospitality Company Opens Hilton N'Djamena in Africa's Prospering Business Hub Read more »
January 18, 2016
Africa: IFIF 2016 to Address Regulatory Challenges to Accelerate Development of Islamic Finance in Africa
Historic Africa forum to host key policymakers to drive discussions on regulations enabling integration of Islamic finance into financial system and realizing Islamic finance… Read more »
Africa: Alassane Ouattara and Uhuru Kenyatta to Attend the Africa CEO Forum 2016
Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya will participate in the fourth edition of the AFRICA CEO… Read more »
Africa: Uhuru Kenyatta to Attend the Africa CEO Forum 2016
Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, will participate in the fourth edition of the AFRICA CEO… Read more »
January 13, 2016
Egypt: Nation to Host African Investment Forum in February
African Media Agency (AMA)/- Next month, on the weekend of the 20th and 21st February Egypt will host Africa 2016, the first international business and investment forum of its… Read more »
January 12, 2016
Africa: Energynet to Host Washington D.C. Conference On Strategic Investment in Africa's Electricity and Energy Infrastructure Sectors
Africa has changed enormously over the past 10 years, with an emerging middle class promoting growing consumer power - an area the likes of Coca Cola and others know all too well.… Read more »
January 11, 2016
Mauritius: ALU Admits 180 New Sudents From 22 African Countries to Its First Campus
A network of world-class tertiary education institutions offering programs aimed at developing Africa's future leaders, have admitted 180 students from 22 African countries to… Read more »
January 05, 2016
Africa: Africa Finance Corporation Welcomes New Chief Risk Officer
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading development finance institution for infrastructure projects in Africa, has appointed David Johnson to take up the position of Chief Risk… Read more »
December 17, 2015
Africa: African-Focused It Giant, Ison Technologies Acquires Global Technology Services [gts] From Enoc
- Enables GTS expansion into new sectors and markets: Africa Read more »
December 11, 2015
West Africa: 9 West African Countries Exceed Ambitious Family Planning Goal in 2015
West African Ministers of Health Gather in Senegal to Shape New 2016-2020 Agenda for Expanded Voluntary Family Planning in the Region Read more »
Africa: GE Commits to Building Adequate Capacity in Ghanaian Companies, Holds Supplier Fair
General Electric (GE) has held a supplier fair targeted at increasing the number of Ghanaian suppliers that support its Oil and Gas business in the country. The two day event which… Read more »
December 09, 2015
Africa: Omidyar Network Leads Investment in Technology That Enables Central Banks to Issue Digital Fiat Currency
First-ever central bank-backed digital currency can accelerate the digitization of transactions, infuse trust in payments systems, and drive greater financial inclusion Read more »
Africa: Applications for African Leadership Academy's Flagship Two Year Pre-University Program Are Now Open
Young leaders aged 16 to 19 years from across Africa are invited to submit their applications to enrol in a unique curriculum that includes courses in Entrepreneurial Leadership,… Read more »
December 08, 2015
Burkina Faso: Benin to Host the Fourth Annual Meeting of the Ouagadougou Partnership
The international conference, which will be held in Cotonou from December 09-11, 2015 aims to celebrate the significant strides made in facilitating access to family planning… Read more »
December 03, 2015
East Africa: Africa Finance Corporation Expands Into East Africa
Rwanda and Uganda brings AFC's membership to 13 Read more »
December 02, 2015
Africa: The World's First Impact Focused Equity Crowdfunding Portal Launches to Fund Pan African Start Ups
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) are the primary job creation engine in Africa, accounting for over 95% of firms and 60%-70% of employment. Yet, SME's on the continent… Read more »
Uganda: The Mastercard Foundation Launches Innovative U.S.$74 Million Youth Employment Initiative in Ghana and Uganda
The "Youth Forward Initiative" brings together multiple organizations to train and help transition 200,000 young people into sustainable jobs in the construction and agricultural… Read more »
December 01, 2015
Africa: New African Woman Celebrates African Women of the Year 2015, As South African Singer Lira Dazzles On the Cover
LONDON, United Kingdom, 1 December 2015,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- While South African music sensation Lira graces the cover of New African Woman's December/January edition,… Read more »
November 24, 2015
Congo-Brazzaville: Invest in Congo Brazzaville Forum - a First Edition Crowned With Success
"The ICB Forum 2015 has kept its promises. All its promises. It well exceeded our initial expectations." Those were the words of Mr Isidore Mvouba, Minister of State, minister of… Read more »
November 23, 2015
Africa: Alcatel-Lucent to Start Construction of ACE Undersea Cable System's Next Phase
5,000km Africa Coast to Europe system extension to South Africa from Sao Tomé-et-Principe will further improve cost-effective broadband supporting applications for… Read more »