Green finance: African Development Bank accords $1 million grant to strengthen actions of Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group in climate transition

The programme advances Morocco's compliance with Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and strengthens the alignment of national financial flows with the country’s climate priorities

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), through the African Green Banks Initiative (https://apo-opa.co/3M7ebo6) and the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (https://apo-opa.co/4qgESVs), launched on 28 January a $1 million technical assistance program for Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group (GCAM). The financing will support strengthening GCAM’s institutional, operational and financial capacities to…

Eritrea: Conference to enhance role of students in preserving the environment

At the event, a general knowledge competition focusing on environmental issues was conducted among students with a view to enhancing their awareness, and awards were presented to the winners

A conference aimed at enhancing the role of students in environmental preservation was conducted on 26 January in the port city of Assab. The conference, which was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment and the Ministry of Education, focused on establishing environmental clubs in junior…

Examining Angola’s Pragmatic Path to Energy Security and Low-Carbon Growth

As Angola Oil & Gas 2026 puts investment at the center of the agenda, Angola is demonstrating how oil-led growth, innovative technology and low-carbon fuels can advance energy security while supporting long-term climate objectives

As global energy debates continue to pit hydrocarbons against decarbonization, Angola is charting a pragmatic middle path. The country is accelerating hydrocarbon development to meet domestic and regional petroleum demand while deploying innovative technologies and cleaner fuels to reduce emissions. By pairing oil-led growth with low-carbon solutions such as non-associated…

APO Group and PRO ALLY Partner to Showcase Africa’s Energy and Sustainability Expertise

A pan-African content partnership advancing inclusive energy and ESG narratives

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has announced a strategic content partnership with Nigeria-based sustainability communications consultancy, PRO ALLY (https://apo-opa.co/45CWNOE). PRO ALLY specialises in ESG compliance assessment and implementation, brand sustainability communication, stakeholder engagement, and ESG capacity development. Through this partnership, APO Group…

Canon Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Status: Top 1% Global Recognition for Second Consecutive Year

EcoVadis evaluates over 150,000 companies spanning 185 countries and 250 industries across four categories: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement

Today, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) has earned EcoVadis Platinum status for the second consecutive year, placing the company in the top 1% of businesses rated worldwide for sustainability performance. EcoVadis evaluates over 150,000 companies spanning 185 countries and 250 industries across four categories: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.…

Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Focuses on Turning Climate Ambition into Investment-Ready Projects

Held under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Scaling Investment in Africa’s Green and Blue Solutions,” the summit will convene policymakers, investors, project developers, and development partners

As Africa’s climate ambitions collide with tightening fiscal realities, attention is shifting from commitments to delivery. While governments across the continent have adopted climate and development strategies, turning these plans into bankable, investable projects remains a critical challenge. According to the Africa Climate Finance Tracking Report 2025, current climate finance…

Egypt: Within the framework of the World Economic Forum “Davos” meetings… Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation participates in a high-level session on mobilizing capital to support the green transition and climate finance

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat: We are working with Multilateral Development Banks to expand blended finance instruments for local and foreign private sector investment The “NWFE” Programme has contributed to increasing the appetite of local and foreign investors for renewable energy projects in Egypt We have been able to leverage debt…

President Herminie Strengthens Seychelles–South Africa Strategic Partnership

Discussions advanced practical avenues for cooperation across strategic areas of mutual interest, particularly trade and investment, sustainable development, public health, and multilateral cooperation

The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, today held high-level discussions with the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa, Dr. Hlamalani Manzini, at State House, as part of the President’s active diplomatic agenda. The engagement formed part of Seychelles’ broader efforts to strengthen bilateral partnerships across the…

Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation and Australia’s Minister for Small Business and International Development discuss strengthening economic relations and establishing an institutional framework for bilateral cooperation

Australian Minister commends Egypt’s continued progress across key development sectors

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, held a meeting with Dr. Anne Aly, Australia’s Minister for Small Business, International Development and Multicultural Affairs, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore future partnership opportunities in a number of priority areas. During the meeting,…

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria on Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite

The Chairperson hopes that the enhanced high-resolution data from Alsat-3A will contribute to national and continental priorities in line with Agenda 2063 and the African Space Policy and Strategy

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, marking a significant advance in Africa’s space and geospatial capabilities. "This achievement underscores Algeria’s leadership in space science and its commitment to…