Monthly Archives: April 2026

China’s Shandong Province to Launch Cultural and Tourism Event in Cairo

– Wagdy Abdelaziz A joint cultural and tourism promotion event between the Arab Republic of Egypt and Shandong Province of the People’s Republic of China will be held next Tuesday at the Grand Nile Tower Hotel’s ballroom, with a select group of journalists and media representatives in attendance. The organizers …

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Climate Litigation Surge Reshapes Africa’s Energy Landscape

  By- Reda Helal: Climate litigation is rapidly transforming global energy governance, with courts increasingly defining the rules of climate action rather than governments alone. Institutions such as the International Court of Justice and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea are shaping legal interpretations that influence emissions …

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President Mahama to Headline The Africa Debate 2026 as Ghana-UK Investment Ties Deepen

By– Reda Helal: Invest Africa, the leading pan-African trade and investment platform, has announced that H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, will serve as Guest of Honour and deliver the keynote address at The Africa Debate 2026, taking place on Wednesday, 3 June at the historic …

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Liquid C2 Launches Africa’s First Google Cloud-Powered Partner Experience Centre to Accelerate AI Adoption

By – Reda Helal : Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg. The facility is designed to empower partners and resellers to move beyond traditional distribution by providing a hands-on environment for designing and deploying cloud and …

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Floods kill dozens as heavy rains hit Angola

AFP Torrential rains have killed around 40 people in Angola, with several others still missing, authorities say. The downpours triggered flash floods over the weekend, submerging streets and damaging homes in the capital, Luanda, and the coastal city of Benguela. Officials say 13 people died in Luanda province, where five others …

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Ethiopian police arrest human trafficking ring responsible for 3,000 victims

Ethiopian police said they arrested a “dangerous international human trafficker” and nine accomplices accused of smuggling over 3,000 people to Libya, where they were held hostage and, in some cases, tortured, raped, or killed. The human trafficking network has been under investigation since 2018, police said in a statement posted on Facebook …

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Africa’s Mining Sector Gains Momentum with New Investment Decisions Worth Millions

  By —Reda Helal :Africa’s mining industry is entering a new phase of expansion as a wave of Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) signals growing investor confidence in the continent’s vast mineral wealth, estimated at $8.5 trillion in untapped resources. Australian miner Resolute Mining has approved a $516 million FID for …

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Middle East Conflict Weighs on African Economies as 29 Currencies Weaken

By – Reda Helal Leading African and international institutions have warned of the growing economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict, highlighting its significant impact on Africa’s economies, food security, and energy systems. The warning was issued in a joint brief by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African …

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: “Iran Claims Downing of U.S. Aircraft During Rescue Mission… Washington Silent Amid Unprecedented Escalation”

Sherif Hussein In a dangerous development reflecting risingmilitary tensions between the United States and Iran, Tehran announced that it had shot down several U.S. aircraft, including a C-130 military transport plane, during an aerial rescue operation inside Iranian territory. According to Iranian media, the operation targeted U.S. forces attempting to …

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African Development Bank Commits $80 Million to DRC’s First Census in Over 40 Years

By – Reda Helal: The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced an $80 million contribution to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH2), marking a major step toward updating the country’s demographic data after more than four decades. The announcement was made …

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