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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

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    • With health services being in short supply in Upper Nile, South Sudan, UNMISS peacekeepers from India step in to bridge the gap with a two-day medical outreach for over 300 displaced people (Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS)
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South Sudan: Free medical care by Indian peacekeepers gives hope to over 300 displaced people

Blue Helmets from India hosted a two-day medical outreach at the UN Protection of Civilians site, adjacent to the Mission’s base in Malakal where some 315 displaced people received free treatment

As security concerns continue in parts of Upper Nile state, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is making every effort to protect civilians and boost community confidence. As an example—Blue Helmets from India hosted a two-day medical outreach at the UN Protection of Civilians site, adjacent to the…

Accor

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    • Accor signs Novotel Victoria Falls, a new-build property set to open in 2028 at the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, marking the Group’s strategic entry into Zimbabwe
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Accor Signs Novotel Victoria Falls, Marking Strategic Market Entry into Zimbabwe

New-build property to open in 2028 at Victoria Falls – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most iconic natural wonders

Accor (www.Group.Accor.com), a world-leading hospitality group, has announced the signing of Novotel Victoria Falls, a landmark project set within Victoria Falls – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The agreement, signed during the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa, marks Accor’s market…

African Energy Chamber

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    • NOV Delegation Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Artificial Intelligence (AI) Push in African Energy Projects
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NOV Delegation Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Artificial Intelligence (AI) Push in African Energy Projects

The global energy services provider supports African oil and gas projects through its range of technology-driven solutions

A high-level delegation from global energy services company NOV has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place on September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. With a focus on digitization, a wealth of knowledge in oilfield services and a dedication to balancing…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Commemoration of World Drought and Desertification Day

The event featured presentations on various topics, including Eritrea’s commitment and experience in combating drought, land degradation, and desertification; land use change and its impact on poverty and livelihoods

World Drought and Desertification Day was commemorated at the national level at Embasoira Hotel, Asmara, on 17 June under the theme “Restore the Land – Unlock the Opportunity.” The event, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, was attended by experts from the Ministries of Agriculture and Land, Water and Environment,…

World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana
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World Health Organization (WHO) Supports Training of Field Officers to conduct Poliovirus Containment Activities in Ghana

On 5 June 2025, the Ghana Health Service, with funding and technical assistance from WHO, organized a training for field officers for a nationwide survey on poliovirus containment and risk assessment

Ghana continues to make impressive strides in the fight against poliovirus, with the last confirmed case of Wild Poliovirus (WPV) recorded in 2008 and the most recent Variant Poliovirus (VDPV) detected in 2024. As the number of confirmed polio cases and detection of the virus in the environment decline steadily, the…

Wyndham

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    • Abdul Melhem, Director Franchise Operations, MEA ; Manish Tilokani, Chairman of MP Trading Group ; Dimitris Manikis President EMEA ; Govind Mundra Head of Development MEA
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G Wellness Company Limited Partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to Launch the First Internationally Branded Hotel in Banjul, The Gambia

The new Ramada Resort by Wyndham Banjul will be situated in the popular coastal town of Kotu, a well-established tourist hub known for its scenic beaches and lively local markets

G Wellness Company Limited, a subsidiary of MP Trading Group, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (www.WyndhamHotels.com), the world’s largest hotel franchising company, to debut the first internationally branded resort in Banjul, The Gambia, under the globally recognized Ramada by Wyndham brand. This landmark…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • From Strategy to Action: African Development Bank and Google Explore Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Future at the 2025 Annual Meetings (1)
    • Caroline Kende-Robb, Senior Director of Strategy and Operational Policies at the Bank
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From Strategy to Action: African Development Bank and Google Explore Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Future at the 2025 Annual Meetings

As Africa moves forward in artificial intelligence, the African Development Bank reaffirms its commitment to shaping a digital future that is inclusive, sovereign, and anchored in shared prosperity

One side event at the African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) 2025 Annual Meetings unpacked the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool to advance inclusive and sustainable development across the African continent. Held under the theme: “The AI Revolution: How Will AI Support the Delivery of the African…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Bank Group President Adesina assess construction progress of the Msalato International Airport
    • President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan addresses the community during a tour of Bank-funded transport projects in Dodoma with Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, with his wife Grace Adesina, on 14 June 2025
    • “These [Bank] projects address the realities of Dodoma’s fast-rising population and the increasing demand for efficient transport,” President of Tanzania said during the Dodoma Outer Ring Road Commissioning Ceremony, on 14 June 2025
    • Adesina cannot hide his emotion upon hearing the Dodoma Outer Ring Road will be named after him during its commissioning ceremony
    • A section of the Dodoma Outer Ring carriageway, now named after Dr Adesina
    • Mama Samia and the crowd laugh and cheer as Adesina speaks Kiswahili during the Dodoma Ring Road commissioning ceremony (1)
    • Mama Samia and the crowd laugh and cheer as Adesina speaks Kiswahili during the Dodoma Ring Road commissioning ceremony (2)
    • Dr Adesina with the Class of 2025 University Dar es Salaam doctoral graduates, after being awarded a Doctor of Science Honorary Degree
    • Tanzania celebrates and honors Akinwumi Adesina’s impactful legacy as President of the African Development Bank
    • Adesina and Former President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete, enjoy a 3-hour ride from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma on the Standard Gauge Railway
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Tanzania celebrates and honors Akinwumi Adesina’s impactful legacy as President of the African Development Bank

President Suluhu Hassan names 112-kilometer iconic highway after Adesina

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, on 14 June, has honored the President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Dr Akinwumi Adesina describing him as “a visionary leader, a tireless son of Africa who has dedicated his life to transform the narrative of the continent.” President Samia…

TUI Blue Hotels

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    • Artur Gerber, Managing Director TUI Hotels & Resorts
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TUI Hotels & Resorts contributes to growth in Africa with strong leisure hotel brands

TUI Hotels & Resorts’ current portfolio in Africa comprises a total of 97 hotels with over 30,000 rooms across eight countries

TUI Blue and TUI Suneo extend their portfolio in North Africa New openings planned in The Gambia and Côte d'Ivoire New luxury brand The Mora celebrates its first anniversary TUI Group (www.TUIGroup.com) continues to expand its hotel business worldwide and pursues ambitious plans to support the African hospitality industry. With…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Green Energy International Exports First Crude from New Onshore Terminal in Nigeria (1)
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Green Energy International Exports First Crude from New Onshore Terminal in Nigeria

The Otakikpo terminal is the first indigenous terminal constructed in Nigeria in over five decades

Nigerian energy company Green Energy International (GEIL) has completed the development of the Otakikpo onshore terminal, situated in OML 11 near Port Harcourt. In June 2025, the company lifted its first crude cargo from the newly-constructed facility - the first indigenous onshore terminal constructed in the country in five decades…

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