Download logoAmnesty International collected testimonies alleging excessive use of force by Sierra Leonean security forces to crack down on protests which turned violent in Freetown, Makeni and Kamakwie in August 2022, in which six police officers and more than 20 protesters and bystanders were killed, including at least two women. Yet, it took more than two months for the … [Read more...] about Sierra Leone: Seven months after August’s protests which turned violent in some locations, no justice yet for those injured or the families of those killed
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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Officially Launches The State of South African Energy Special Report
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – has officially launched its South Africa-focused market report, providing a comprehensive overview of the state of play of the country’s energy sector. Serving to guide investors and project developers interested in South Africa’s immense … [Read more...] about African Energy Chamber (AEC) Officially Launches The State of South African Energy Special Report
United Arab Emirates leaders congratulate President of Tunisia on Independence Day
Download logoPresident His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Kais Saied of Tunisia, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, which is observed on 20th March. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sent similar messages to President Saied … [Read more...] about United Arab Emirates leaders congratulate President of Tunisia on Independence Day
SLB Opens New Regional Office in Lagos
Global technology company, SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger) (www.SLB.com), officially opened its new West Africa regional office in Lagos, Nigeria. In October 2022, the company launched a new identity focusing on energy innovation and decarbonization to address the world's energy needs today and to forge the road ahead for the energy transition. The new West Africa … [Read more...] about SLB Opens New Regional Office in Lagos
African Folktales, Reimagined short films by Netflix and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to Launch Globally on 29 March
Download logoTales as old as time from across the African continent, reimagined and retold by a new generation of six storytellers come together, the African Folktales, Reimagined short films in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will launch on Netflix (www.Netflix.com) on 29 March 2023 (https://apo-opa.info/3LAUDFP). … [Read more...] about African Folktales, Reimagined short films by Netflix and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to Launch Globally on 29 March
