Countries in the sub-region must regularly publish data on their greenhouse gas emissions and absorptions, in accordance with the Paris Agreement. African experts have been meeting on this subject since August 27 in Brazzaville to try to share experiences on the preparation of biennial transparency reports (BTR) in the run-up to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan....
The Baloumgou Development Committee recently organized the second edition of the Academic Excellence Award, a ceremony marked by the distinction of nearly 200 pupils and students. More precisely, 200 young people from Baloumgou, a village located in the Bangou district in the West of Cameroon, are now ready to start the next school year with...
In the latest update of the world’s most powerful passports, Singapore takes the lead while France remains a strong contender. Here’s a look at the top 10 passports offering the greatest travel freedom. In the realm of international travel, the ease of crossing borders can greatly depend on one’s nationality. To gauge the strength of...
In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on its citizens and counter the high cost of living, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently announced a series of significant measures. These initiatives underscore the urgency of implementing concrete solutions to mitigate the impact on consumers. Christophe Lutondula Abala, Minister of...
In an unprecedented turn of events, Uganda has etched its name in the annals of the 2024 Paris Olympics by clinching its first gold medal, all thanks to the phenomenal athlete, Joshua Cheptegei. Cheptegei, a celebrated figure in the world of athletics with a gold and silver medal to his name from the 2021 Tokyo...
The Monte Carlo Television festival has rolled out the blue carpet welcoming star guests for its 63rd edition, but it also has an eye on the future. “We’re always working towards expanding and developing the festival. Each year, we get better and better,” executive director Cécile Menoni says. Listing “fabulous highlights,” Menoni gushes over this year’s Crystal Nymph...
AFSIC – Investing in Africa is wholly focused on accelerating Africa’s economic emergence by matching investment opportunities in Africa transforming Africa’s business, trade and investment environment sustainably growing Africa’s economy and increasing African incomes in all business sectors at a continental scale. AFSIC – Investing in Africa aims to partner with companies that align on...
On June 5, 2024, a pivotal meeting was held at the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon, bringing together the National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (Antic) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Central to the discussions was the protection of children’s rights online, with both institutions sharing their experiences regarding the implementation of the Children’s...
Charlette N’Guessan, an advocate for responsible AI in Africa, is set to share her insights as a speaker at VivaTech 2024. With a background in AI product engineering, she has co-founded startups focusing on identity verification and facial recognition technology. Her presence at VivaTech presents an opportunity to highlight the importance of ethical AI development...
