Dr. Rasha Kelej discusses with Nigeria First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025
PRESS RELEASE ABUJA, Nigeria, December 4, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia & Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother and Dr.
Vodacom Group strengthens East Africa presence; acquires increased shareholding in Safaricom for R36 billion
PRESS RELEASE JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 4, 2025/ — Vodacom Group (www.Vodacom.com), a leading pan-African telecommunications group, today announced a transaction that would significantly increase its ownership in Safaricom, reinforcing its commitment to the East African markets of Kenya and Ethiopia. Under the terms of this transaction, Vodacom has entered into an agreement with the Government
Cabo Verde: African Development Bank Group approves €17.7 million to advance public sector digitis
PRESS RELEASE ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 4, 2025/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €17.71 million loan to support the second phase of Cabo Verde’s E-Governance and Public Financial Management Reform Programme. The Bank’s Board of Directors approved the financing on Monday, continuing support that began
Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa’s premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
PRESS RELEASE CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 4, 2025/ — Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously vetted by its expert investors committee, nearly 30 pioneering Pan-African initiatives have been selected to present their transformative
Congo’s Upstream Expansion Signals New Era for Central Africa’s Energy Future
PRESS RELEASE CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 4, 2025/ — The Republic of Congo is entering a period of rapid growth, with upstream expansion across both the oil and natural gas industries positioning the country as a strategic anchor for Central Africa’s energy development. With the start of operations at Congo LNG Phase 2, goals
