In order to make energy poverty history by 2030, Africa needs to develop large-scale infrastructure projects that support the transportation and export of oil and gas. As an advocate for the development of such projects, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – led by Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk - will participate at the upcoming East African Petroleum … [Read more...] about African Energy Chamber (AEC) to Drive East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)-Focused Dialogue at the 10th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition
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Broadcasters urged to pay a fair price for FIFA Women’s World Cup™️ media rights
Download logoGianni Infantino reiterated FIFA’s (https://www.FIFA.com) call alongside the World Trade Organization Director-General; FIFA President: "The offers from broadcasters, mainly in the 'Big 5' European countries, are still very disappointing"; revenue from the commercial programme will be reinvested entirely in women's football. FIFA … [Read more...] about Broadcasters urged to pay a fair price for FIFA Women’s World Cup™️ media rights
Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited: Covenant extension agreed with lending partners
Download logoLeading pan-African technology solutions group Liquid Intelligent Technologies (https://www.Liquid.Tech), a business of Cassava Technologies, today announces the extension of Liquid’s net debt:EBITDA covenant threshold in respect of its ZAR term loan and RCF. Earlier this year we engaged with our lending partners on a pre-emptive basis due to the prospect of … [Read more...] about Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited: Covenant extension agreed with lending partners
End of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Pre-electoral Fact-finding Mission to Guinea-Bissau
Download logoThe pre-electoral fact-finding Mission deployed to Guinea Bissau by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, rounded up its activities on 30th April 2023. The Mission was deployed from 24th to 30th April 2023 in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance to hold … [Read more...] about End of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Pre-electoral Fact-finding Mission to Guinea-Bissau
Queerphobia in Kenya: a supreme court ruling on gay rights triggers a new wave of anger against the LGBTIQ+ community
The Kenyan supreme court recently struck down a government decision to ban the registration of an LGBTIQ+ community rights organisation, sparking new homophobic rhetoric in the country. Kenya is one of 32 African countries that criminalises homosexuality. Those who identify as part of the LGBTIQ+ community are often discriminated against, harassed and assaulted. Lise Woensdregt … [Read more...] about Queerphobia in Kenya: a supreme court ruling on gay rights triggers a new wave of anger against the LGBTIQ+ community




