EU representative participates in Gbarnga-Ganta-Guinea Border road dedication

Emma Sundblad participated in the dedication of the Gbarnga-Ganta-Guinea Border road March 7. At the event, Sundblad spoke of the EU’s continued support of the Liberian government in establishing the system of roads. Sundblad spoke at the event as a representative of the Liberia Reconstruction Trust Fund donors. This fund includes the United Kingdom and Ireland. Read More »

British High Commissioner to Nigeria and 100 Women Lobby Group discuss gender gap

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, in partnership with the 100 Women Lobby Group, hosted a working dinner Friday in support of the empowerment of women and girls in Nigeria. The event brought together women ministers, representatives of women advocacy groups and officials of the U.K. in Nigeria to explore steps for bridging the gender gap within the country. Read More »

Next Einstein Forum explores Africa's STEM potential

At this year's Next Einstein Forum's Global Gathering, Africa made a statement about the presence of scientifically and mathematically minded individuals across the continent. This was the first global science forum to be hosted in Africa and lasted three days. The conference aimed to discuss the importance of STEM education for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read More »

Accenture to provide credit service options for African customers

Accenture Customer Credit Solutions has been created by Accenture to help businesses digitize credit services in Africa. Accenture has been providing services to more than 40 industries in 120 countries and is now hoping to create a more simple and faster credit provision process for African customers. Edcon Holding Limited is Accenture Customer Credit Solutions' very first client. Read More »

IMF deputy managing director visits Cote d'Ivoire

In a recent visit to the country of Chad, Mitsuhiro Furusawa of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed a number of subjects with policymakers and stakeholders. Furusawa stated that even though there are challenges facing the country, the IMF was ready to assist where it was able. During his visit, Furusawa met with President Deby Itno and important representatives. Read More »

Kropmann Communications strikes deal to sell fraud analytics technology in Africa

Kropmann Communications Limited, a professional services firm, recently signed a reseller agreement with Argyle Data to sell the company’s native Hadoop fraud analytics technology to consumers in Africa. Since 2005, Kropmann has been selling its services to mobile communications operators to create and deliver new technologies in Africa that address business challenges. Read More »

Jacobs Foundation, World Cocoa Foundation partner to improve life in Côte d’Ivoire

The Jacobs Foundation has partnered with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) to align the strategies and efforts of its respective programs, TRECC and CocoaAction, which aim to improve children's and cocoa farmers' lives in Côte d’Ivoire. An estimated 8 million Ivoirians depend on cocoa farming; yet, this farming is done by smallholder farmers who live well below the poverty line. Read More »

U.K. Minister for Africa delivers speech supporting Sierra Leone's recovery

At the recent U.K.-Sierra Leone Trade and Investment Forum, James Duddridge delivered a speech highlighting how his country will aid Sierra Leone as it recovers from the Ebola outbreak. Duddridge noted that the U.K. government is committed to supporting the recovery of Sierra Lone, pledging more than $3.4 million to the president’s recovery plan over the next two years. Read More »

NEAH GES acquires Quemic Ghana

NEAH GES Dubai recently acquired both the controlling debt and the equity stake of Quemic Ghana Pty. NEAH GES is a logistics, power generation and security management company. It works principally within the Middle East and Africa in risk mitigation. The organization is also a vendor for the U.S. Department of State as well as the United Nations and various governmental forces. Read More »

U.S. Department of State holds press conference on AU Summit

The U.S. Department of State held an online press conference Feb. 10 on the African Union (AU) Summit that recently took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Conference participants were able to witness the discussions that took place between the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield and USAID Assistant Administrator for Africa Linda Etim. Read More »

U.S. Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration announces funding opportunities for NGOs working in Cote d'Ivoire

The U.S. Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration announced a funding opportunity for NGO programs in Cote d’Ivoire that benefit Ivoirian refugee returnees. The qualifying NGOs should target a beneficiary base of at least 50 percent of refugee returnees and focus on a sector related to either livelihood, protection, shelter or social cohesion and community reconciliation. Read More »

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