African Press Organization Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 8, 2021 - 11:58 GMT

Eswatini Holds an Inaugural Virtual National Health Research Conference

The Kingdom of Eswatini successfully hosted an inaugural virtual national health research conference from 26 to 27 August 2021. The conference was held under the theme “COVID-19, an emergency and evolving Global Public Health threat; the Role of Research …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 10:59 GMT

GE energizes Africa's first ever fully digital high voltage substation

This flagship project is part of Senegal’s national electricity company Senelec’s (www.Senelec.sn) transmission and distribution grid expansion, reinforcement and reliability enhancement program to be completed by VINCI Energies West Africa; Substations …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 10:59 GMT

International partners urge Somali leaders to reduce political tensions and focus on electoral process

Download logo International partners* are concerned that the controversy surrounding the disappearance of Ms. Ikran Tahlil Farah is creating political tensions that could impact on the functioning of the Federal Government of Somalia and disrupt the …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 09:06 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo declares meningitis outbreak in north-eastern province

Download logo The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an outbreak of meningitis in the north-eastern Tshopo Province where 261 suspected cases and 129 deaths—a high case fatality ratio of 50%—have been reported. Confirmatory tests carried out by …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 09:06 GMT

APO Group Partners with the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business to Coordinate the Biggest Trade Event in the Chamber's History

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) and APO Group, the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, today further announced details of the largest ever conference to promote business, trade …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 09:06 GMT

France and global rugby family celebrate two years to go until Rugby World Cup 2023

With two years to go until Rugby World Cup 2023 (www.WorldRugby.org) kicks off in France, preparations are on track to deliver a spectacular and transformational event that has players, fans and France at heart. Action will kick-off on 8 September, 2023 …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 08:04 GMT

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Solomon Mugera as Director, Communication and ...

Mr. Mugera, a Kenyan national, brings extensive experience to this role. He is a seasoned journalist and media manager with over 20 years of expertise working internationally. As Head of Journalism for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Africa, Mr. …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 08:04 GMT

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the private sector (ICD) Signs Line of Finance Agreements with Four Uzbekistan Banks

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the private sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG), has signed Line of Financing (LoF) agreements with four banks in Uzbekistan, granting a total of $40 million. …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 08:04 GMT

Liquid and Unitas Global create the largest network of interconnected data centres in Africa

Pan-African technology group, Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) (www.Liquid.Tech), has announced a strategic partnership with global managed network provider, Unitas Global (https://bit.ly/2YDcA0b) in a bid to meet the demands of rapid digital …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 05:55 GMT

In a Bold Bid to Spark Tech Innovations for African Farmers, Heifer International Selects Founders of ColdHubs and Hello Tractor ...

Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, founder and CEO of ColdHubs, a Nigerian business that provides solar-powered, walk-in coolers for smallholder vegetable farmers and Jehiel Oliver, founder and CEO of Hello Tractor, a Kenyan company that has become known across Africa as …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 05:55 GMT

Global Fund Results Report Reveals COVID-19 Devastating Impact on HIV, TB and Malaria Programs

The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the fight against HIV, TB and malaria in 2020, according to a new report released by the Global Fund (www.theGlobalFund.org) today. The Results Report shows that while some progress was made, key …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 20:14 GMT

Monroe College and SEED Project Announce Innovative Program to Increase College Access and Affordability for Students in Africa

Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, and SEED Project (www.SEEDProject.org), an international non-profit organization that provides academic, athletic, and leadership development programs to promising students in …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 17:46 GMT

Put Adaptation Atop the Climate Change Agenda, Global Leaders Urge Ahead of COP26. "We are in the eye of the storm."

Download logo Global leaders stressed the critical urgency of climate adaptation when they came together in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Monday at a meeting of the Friends of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA). The agenda was the acceleration of …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 17:46 GMT

The African Energy Chamber Commends Industry Leaders Sasol and the Central Energy Fund (CEF) on their Memorandum of Understanding ...

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) highly commends the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by industry leaders Sasol and the Central Energy Fund (CEF). Representing a significant step in the country’s move to increase …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 16:39 GMT

How to Tick All the Boxes of Event Promotion

For event planners and business event organisers, the recent proliferation of online events and webinars has created access to potentially broader geographic and demographic audiences than ever before, while increasing the need for events to be top-of-mind …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 16:39 GMT

Niger's Petroleum Minister holds Bilateral Meeting with the Energy Chamber; Reaffirms commitment to African Energy Week and its ...

Niger currently produces 20,000 barrels of oil per day. However, this is expected to rise to 120,000 by 2023 upon the completion of an over 2000km, US$4.5 billion crude oil pipeline linking the highly prospective Agadem Rift Basin in Niger to the Beninese …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 16:39 GMT

Future of Men's Football Consultation Continues with Technical Advisory Group Meeting

Download logo A group of top footballers and coaches from six continents is joining FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger this week as part of the ongoing consultation process on the future of global football. The group is part of a new …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 15:22 GMT

The AEC Emphasizes Africa's Position on Climate Change Mitigation at the OPEC-Led Ministerial Roundtable Discussion

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) held the first ever virtual Ministerial Roundtable Discussion on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development on Monday 6 September 2021, in which ministers, senior officials, high-level decision and …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 15:22 GMT

Dubai Eases Travel Restrictions Ahead of Africa Oil Week in November 2021

Download logo Dubai is now among only a small proportion of locations in the world for which there are no current travel restrictions. Following a decision by the UAE Government and Dubai Tourism, travellers from all countries are now welcome to enter …

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Published on September 7, 2021 - 15:22 GMT

Developing Countries Require a Balanced, Inclusive, and Multilateral Approach to Climate Change if they are to Make Energy Poverty ...

Download logo Africa is on the precipice of both an energy sector and economic transformation, with the continent making accelerated efforts to develop its immense resources. Driven by the continent’s growing demand for energy, and the increased capacity …

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