Despite Decades of Promises, Gender Equality Remains Elusive
As 2025 draws to a close, global leaders and citizens alike are forced to confront a stark reality: despite decades
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Mercy Ships Marks a Year of Growth, Partnerships, and Life-Changing Surgery
Mercy Ships has concluded a landmark year across its two hospital vessels, the Africa Mercy® and the Global Mercy™, expanding
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nPerf Ranks Africa’s Best Mobile Networks for Watching Live Football
As a major continental football tournament captures the attention of fans across Africa, a new analysis by nPerf has revealed
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Merck Foundation Launches “Ray of Hope” Storybook and Animation to Promote Early Cancer Detection in Children
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, has launched a
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New African Magazine Names Merck Foundation CEO Among 100 Most Influential Africans of 2025
The New African Magazine of the United Kingdom has recognised Dr Rasha Kelej, Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation, as
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AfDB rallies global investors to boost private capital for Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), together with the Government of the United Kingdom, has moved to accelerate global private
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Afreximbank funds Heirs Energies with US$750m to boost Nigeria’s energy supply
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a landmark US$750-million financing facility for Heirs Energies Limited, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s
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AfDB Dialogue Renews Push for Free Movement in Africa
Africa’s efforts to ease the movement of people gained fresh momentum on 12 December 2025, as private sector leaders, civil
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AfDB Approves $60m Trade Finance Guarantee for Equity Bank Kenya
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $60 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility for Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited,
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“Together We Will Transform Healthcare,” Says Merck Foundation CEO at Gabon Summit
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has reinforced its long-term partnerships to enhance healthcare capacity and education
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