Nigerian Breweries completes acquisition of majority stake in Distell Nigeria

Nigerian Breweries Plc has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited (Distell Nigeria). This follows the approval from the South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) for Nigerian Breweries Plc to acquire shares of Distell International Limited, now known as Heineken Beverages Holdings Limited, in Distell Nigeria, along with the import business of Distell International Limited in Nigeria. Read More »

ECOWAS inaugurates off-grid solar installation at Bayero University

A solar photovoltaic installation was officially inaugurated on May 31, 2024, at the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at Bayero University in Kano, Nigeria. The installation, with a capacity of 79kwp of solar PV, 58kw of inverter, and 60KWH of battery storage, was funded by the ECOWAS Commission through the ECOWAS Special Intervention Fund (ESIF). The project aims to provide stable and sustainable electricity to the department and the university community. Read More »

President Boakai leads Liberian delegation to inaugural Korea-Africa Summit

H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, departed Liberia on Saturday, June 1, 2024, leading an official delegation to attend the Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul. This summit marks the first of its kind hosted by Korea and will gather Heads of States and governments from Africa, business leaders, international partners from the Global South, and other participants from the Asian region. Read More »

President Boakai suspends top LDEA officials pending investigation

The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph N. Boakai, has suspended three top leaders of the Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) with immediate effect and without pay, pending an investigation. The officials affected are Director General Abraham S. Kromah, Deputy Director General for Administration Gbawou Kowou, and Deputy Director General for Operations Hassan Fadiga. Read More »

AMAATI inaugurates West Africa's largest fonio processing factory

The inauguration ceremony of AMAATI’s newly constructed fonio processing factory in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana, took place on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The event was attended by several dignitaries, highlighting the factory's importance to the community and nation. Among the guests were the Paramount Chief of Nanton, Nanton Naa Alhaji Mahamadu Baba Bawah; the Chief of Nanton, Nanton Naa Mahamadu Bawahthe; AMAATI Board Chair Sakoya Naa Mahama Sintaro; USAID/Ghana’s Deputy Mission Director Grace Lang; and AMAATI Board Member Anna Samaké. Read More »

Liberia's president discusses bilateral cooperation with South Korean counterpart

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia engaged in bilateral discussions with South Korean President Yool Suk Yeol in Seoul, on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Summit 2024. President Yeol welcomed President Boakai and congratulated him on assuming the presidency of Liberia. He expressed gratitude for Liberia's historical support during the Korean War, emphasizing the enduring 60-year relationship between the two nations. Read More »

ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea for Amilcar Cabral Submarine IT Cable discussions

The Amilcar Cabral IT cable project aims to connect Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Sierra Leone through a submarine cable network. The objectives of the project are to enhance international telecommunications capacity, improve access to digital services, and provide essential redundancy to guarantee broadband internet resilience. Read More »

Sierra Leone president emphasizes partnership with Korea at 2024 summit

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has expressed optimism about the partnership between Sierra Leone and Korea, both currently serving as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Speaking at the inaugural 2024 Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, President Bio emphasized the importance of shared growth, sustainability, and solidarity. Read More »

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