African Development Bank Group approves $76.3 million in additional financing to advance transport connectivity in the Horn of Africa
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 12, 2025/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved $76.37 million in additional financing for the Road Infrastructure Programme in Somalia, a key component of the Horn of Africa corridor project linking Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia. The new funding package comprises $49.16 million from
Merck Foundation Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the First Lady of Zimbabwe Celebrate 7 Years of Long-Term Partnership to Train healthcare providers, Support Infertile Women & Girl Education
HARARE, Zimbabwe, December 12, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany conducted the Merck Foundation Zimbabwe Annual Summit and Awards Ceremony 2025 in Harere, Zimbabwe, chaired by The First Lady of Zimbabwe, H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, and CEO of Merck Foundation, Dr. Rasha Kelej. Senator, Dr.
Regional Leaders Launch One Health Action in High-Level Ceremony in Lusaka
LUSAKA, Zambia, December 12, 2025/ — Government Ministers from Zambia and their counterparts from across the region have launched a landmark One Health Regional Call to Action in a special signing ceremony during the first-ever Eastern and Southern Africa Regional One Health Conference (www.ESAfricaOneHealth.com) in Lusaka, Zambia. During the ceremony, Ministers of Health, Agriculture and
Orange Money Group and Visa Announce a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Online Payments in Africa
CASABLANCA, Morocco, December 12, 2025/ — Orange Money Group (www.Orange.com) and Visa announce a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating online payments and democratizing access to financial services across Africa and the Middle East. Already successfully deployed in Botswana, Madagascar, and Jordan, where the partnership is renewed, the virtual visa card has been recently launched by
Senegal’s Energy, Petroleum & Mines Minister Announces MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026
DAKAR, Senegal, December 12, 2025/ — Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum & Mines of Senegal, announced that the next MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference and Exhibition will take place from December 1-3, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal. The announcement was made during a fireside chat at the 2025 edition of the event, with
