US Govt Extends AGOA by a Year

The US has extended AGOA by one year. Eswatini says its competitive tariffs and diversification strategy will attract investment despite uncertainty. Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile there is still no formal communication from the United States...

Cartagena receives Work4Progress: An international alliance to transform the lives of women and young entrepreneurs

‘la Caixa’ Foundation, Social Group Foundation and Visa Foundation will invest more than 1 million dollars in inclusive ventures. Announced during Latimpacto’s Impact Minds 2025 conference, the program will prioritise women-led businesses and...

GOOD RIDDANCE? Tough Times as DTB, Ecobank Eye Exit from Ugandan Market

Kampala – Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) is embarking on a major shake-up of its regional operations, announcing the sale of its 83.67% stake in DTB Burundi to a consortium of local investors led by the bank’s existing minority shareholder. The deal,...

European Commission launches €545m Initiative to Accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €545-million Team Europe package to support Africa's transition to clean energy. The announcement was made by means of a video message at the Global Citizen Festival in the context...

SIARA receives record 790 global submissions in 2025

The Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) has received a record 790 submissions for its 9th edition, marking a 49.9% increase in unique nominations from its previous edition in 2024. This year, the award attracted...

Tourism in the age of AI: Caribbean tourism leaders chart a human-centred path

The world is changing, and the tourism industry is evolving with it. As such, the Caribbean’s greatest tourism minds have gathered at the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2025 to explore emerging trends — filled with both...

Cuba Celebrates the 72nd Anniversary of the National Rebellion Day in The Hague

The Embassy of Cuba in the Netherlands hosted a reception to mark the 72nd anniversary of the National Rebellion Day at its premises in The Hague. The event brought together diplomats, Cuban families, and friends of Cuba in a warm and festive...

XRG board reviews status of investment strategy

The Board of Directors of XRG, the international energy investment company launched by ADNOC in November 2024, met to review progress made on the company’s disciplined investment strategy and to provide guidance on the implementation of the...

UN General Assembly: Africa asserts sovereignty and spirit of new form of international governance

The 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly concluded this past Monday, Sept. 29 at the UN Headquarters in New York City. This year’s theme for the UNGA80 was “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human...

More than 40 times they asked the UN to lift the blockade on Cuba

Photo: Prensa Latina At the close of the High-Level Segment of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the call to lift the US blockade of Cuba was heard here more than 40 times. The speech that closed the marathon succession of speakers on...

Investors in Namibia’s blueberry industry aim for the big leagues

Namibia’s blueberry industry aims to emulate Peru, the world’s fastest-growing blueberry producer, in its quest to scale up its own production. Albert Basson, chief investment officer at Spitz Capital, an investment fund managed by Namibian firm...

To Curb Hostilities, Vatican Cardinal Urges Southern Africa Pastoral Agents to Engage Migrants in Stakeholder Meetings

Amid such challenges, the Church’s response must always begin with an encounter that involves journeying with the marginalized groups, he told the SACBC Communication Officer on the sidelines of the September 24-29 event held in Eswatini’s only...

SIARA 2025 receives 790 global submissions, expanding participation across Asia and Africa

SHARJAH – The Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) has achieved a record 790 submissions for its 9th edition, reflecting a 49.9% increase in unique nominations compared to the previous edition in 2024. This year,...

SwissDrones and OMNI Unmanned Complete Offshore Platform UAV Trial in Brazil

SwissDrones, the advanced aerial intelligence solutions provider specializing in long-range unmanned helicopter systems and Omni Unmanned, the air transport leader serving the oil sector and part of OMNI Helicopters International (OHI) Group,...

Government–business pact delivers wins, eyes tougher reforms

The Government-Business Partnership is making significant progress, although there is still much to be done, an editors’ briefing heard late last week. In a frank discussion, the likes of Discovery’s Adrian Gore, Sibanye-Stillwater’s Neal...

SIARA 2025 receives 790 global submissions across Asia and Africa

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of TBHF, SIARA is organised by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) in collaboration...

Watch Celebs and AIDS Icons Rally Support for HIV Funding in This Short Film

Prominent global HIV advocates are joining forces in a new short film to call on governments and donors to sustain lifesaving investments to end AIDS. They warn that hard-won progress against HIV is at risk of being reversed due to sudden and...

African utilities share Mission 300 path at APUA conference in Cairo

Energy leaders from across the continent shared their targets and strategies on reaching Mission 300 goals at the APUA Congress, under the theme Energy Transition Challenges. On day one of the congress Henry Paul Batchi, Director of Power Systems...

Watch Celebs and AIDS Icons Rally Support for HIV Funding in This Short Film

Prominent global HIV advocates are joining forces in a new short film to call on governments and donors to sustain lifesaving investments to end AIDS. They warn that hard-won progress against HIV is at risk of being reversed due to sudden and...

BII invests $20m in hardest-to-reach Africa energy access expansion initiative

UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) has committed $20-million to impact investment organisation Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) Initiative to help expand access to affordable, reliable and clean energy in...