Tripoli Prepares to Host Libya’s Premier Energy & Economic Summit This Week
Under the theme Infrastructure & Investment Driving Energy Growth, the fourth edition of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) returns to Tripoli this week on January 24-26. As the country’s flagship investment forum, LEES 2026 arrives at a critical juncture in Libya’s economic recovery, providing a dedicated platform to unlock the capital and technical expertise
Network International partners with Saudi Sudanese Bank to accelerate digital transformation in Sudan’s banking sector
Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a strategic processing agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank, one of Sudan’s prominent financial institutions. The partnership marks an important milestone in Network International’s expansion in the country, reinforcing its commitment to driving modern, secure, and inclusive payment infrastructure across
Shifting the Spotlight: EPIC-Africa Launches 2026 African Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Awards to Champion Community-Led Change
EPIC-Africa (https://EPIC-Africa.org) is calling time on the era of top-down recognition of changemakers. Today, the organization announced the launch of the African CSO Awards 2026, shifting the spotlight to where it truly belongs: the power and ingenuity of everyday African communities. Under the theme “Celebrating Community-Led Development,” this edition marks a bold departure from tired definitions of “organizational
At Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Speak Up Africa Rallies Football Leaders to Accelerate Polio and Malaria Elimination
RABAT, Morocco, January 19, 2026/ — On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Final, Speak Up Africa (www.SpeakUpAfrica.org) convened football leaders, policymakers, global health partners, athletes, youth, media, and civil society in Rabat for the launch of Speak Up Africa in Action, its new flagship sport-for-health platform designed to accelerate polio eradication
Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions flare over alleged arms shipment
Ethiopian federal police have reported the interception of a large shipment of ammunition in the Amhara region, alleging that the consignment originated from Eritrea and was destined for armed groups fighting the Ethiopian state. Eritrea has firmly rejected the claim, describing it as “ false flags.” According to police statements, tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition
