Merck Foundation congratulates Kenya First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto and the Joyful Women Organisation as they mark 16 years of inspiring women economic empowerment
PRESS RELEASE NAIROBI, Kenya, November 27, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, extends heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Mama Rachel Ruto E.G.H., First Lady of Kenya, and the Joyful Women Organization (JOYWO) on marking 16 impactful years of inspiring women economic empowerment across Kenya. Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation shared, “Congratulations to Mama Rachel Ruto and
Africa Investment Forum Hosts First ‘Mission 300’ Day, Accelerating Push for Universal Electricity Access
PRESS RELEASE RABAT, Morocco, November 27, 2025/ — The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group (https://www.AfDB.org), with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), hosted the inaugural “Mission 300 Day” on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2025
Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 to Spotlight United States (U.S.) Corporate Engagement as American Firms Recommit to Libya’s Energy Future
PRESS RELEASE TRIPOLI, Libya, November 27, 2025/ — The Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, taking place on January 24-26 in Tripoli, will showcase a renewed surge of U.S. participation as American companies re-engage with Libya’s oil, gas and infrastructure sectors. This year marks a significant moment for U.S. investment momentum, reinforced through expanded
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30): African Development Bank strengthens investments in climate-peace-security nexus
PRESS RELEASE ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 27, 2025/ — Climate change, of which Africa has been the principal victim, is aggravating severe and rising security threats across the continent — including terrorism, armed confrontations, and inter-community conflicts — endangering stability and, ultimately, the very survival of its populations. Nine of the 10 countries most vulnerable
Africa Investment Forum: Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility (RPFF) Governing Council holds inaugural in-person meeting in Rabat
PRESS RELEASE RABAT, Morocco, November 27, 2025/ — The Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility (RPFF) Governing Council convened for its first-ever in-person meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on the margins of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF). The Governing Council approved the RPFF’s 2026 work plan, which targets commitments of close to €100 million. These resources are
