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Seychelles: President Herminie Attends “NOU MENM” Spectacle in Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery

President Herminie has declared 1st February a public holiday, officially recognising the Abolition of Slavery as a National Day of Remembrance

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie together with First Lady Mrs Véronique Herminie, yesterday attended NOU MENM, a powerful cultural spectacle held at the International Conference Centre of Seychelles (ICCS) in commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery. The event, organised by the Department of Tourism and…

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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 aims to unlock global capital

Over four days, AGES will accelerate Africa’s transition to a just and inclusive green economy by directly connecting global investors with projects that can transform communities, industries and ecosystems

Sanlam Investments returns as the headline sponsor of the 2026 Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to unlocking global capital for Africa’s sustainable future. The Summit will take place in Cape Town from 24 to 27 February 2026. Over four days, AGES…

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African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026: Celebrating Visionary Leadership and Transformative Projects

From mega transmission projects and smart water systems to renewable energy corridors and digital platforms, the magazine chronicles how long-term strategy is becoming infrastructure, and how vision is translating into systems that endure

ESI Africa proudly announces the release of the 10th Anniversary Edition of African Power & Energy Elites: Projects and People, a landmark publication spotlighting the executives, engineers, infrastructure projects and innovations shaping Africa’s power, energy, water, transport, agriculture and healthcare sectors. The 2025/2026 edition is themed “Energy, Water & Transport…

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    • Left to Right: Victoria Nkong, Associate Producer, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA); Best Male Artiste Eastern Africa, Juma Jux; and Seleman Mabisso, Acting Assistant Director of the Music Department at the National Arts Council of Tanzania, BASATA during the Media and Stakeholders Parley held to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry, at the Urban by City Blue Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania... recently
    • L-R: Victoria Nkong, Associate Producer, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and AFRIMA’s Best Male Artiste Eastern Africa, Juma Jux, during the Media and Stakeholders Parley held to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry, at the Urban by City Blue Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania... recently
    • L-R: Tanzanian music director, Folex, who won AFRIMA’s Best Music Video of the Year, Victoria Nkong, Associate Producer, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Best Male Artiste Eastern Africa, Juma Jux; and Seleman Mabisso, Acting Assistant Director of the Music Department at the National Arts Council of Tanzania, BASATA, during the Media and Stakeholders Parley held to review the impact of the awards on the region’s music industry, at the Urban by City Blue Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania... recently
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Winning All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ‘Life-Changing’ Say Juma Jux, Folex as Stakeholders Meet in Tanzania

The 9th AFRIMA was held from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria, and was organised by the African Union Commission and the International Executive Committee of AFRIMA, in partnership with the Lagos State Government as the Official Host City

Fresh from their victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org) in Lagos, Nigeria, Tanzanian stars Juma Jux and Folex have described the platform as a major driver of global visibility for African creatives, as industry stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam to review the impact of the…

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Intent HQ confirmed as Diamond Sponsor; Absa Bank as Platinum Sponsor & BEES joins as Gold Sponsor for Converge Africa 2026

Converge Africa unites leaders across Retail and eCommerce, Digital Marketing, Payments and Fintech, Digital Security, and Fulfilment, Logistics and Last Mile for three days of strategy, technology and high value meeting introductions

Africa’s digital commerce economy is growing fast, but not without friction. Fragmented retail, inconsistent data, complex payments, rising fraud risk and disconnected customer journeys continue to slow down scale for retailers, brands and marketplaces across the continent. Converge Africa 2026 will place these challenges at the centre of its agenda,…

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Seychelles: President of the Republic, Dr Patrick Herminie to Participate in the World Government Summit in Dubai and Undertake a State Visit to the Republic of India

This overseas mission underscores President Herminie’s commitment to proactive and results-oriented diplomacy, aimed at strengthening Seychelles’ international partnerships

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, will undertake an official overseas mission from 3 to 10 February 2026, encompassing participation in the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, followed by a State Visit to the Republic of India. From 3 to 5 February 2026, President Herminie will…

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President Herminie Leads First Official Commemoration of Abolition of Slavery Day, National Library of Seychelles, 1 February 2026

The most symbolic moment of the ceremony came with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by President Herminie alongside Ms. Cecilia Adrienne, a descendant of enslaved people

The National Library of Seychelles this morning hosted the first official commemoration of Abolition of Slavery Day, led by President Dr. Patrick Herminie, bringing together history, culture and national reflection The ceremony opened with poetry by young Seychellois Tyler Rosalie, whose performance of “En let pou mon met” immediately set…

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Mining the future: Download your free copy of Mining Review Africa today!

Packed with project updates, industry insights and expert perspectives, Mining Review Africa Issue 1 offers practical and relevant content for mining professionals across the continent

Mining Review Africa invites readers to explore the latest developments shaping the mining industry in Issue 1 of its digimag, now available as a free download. This edition takes a closer look at how technology is supporting more sustainable mining practices, including the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping…

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Ghana: High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security – 29th to 30th January, 2026

The Summit concluded with a renewed sense of regional solidarity and determination to implement the agreed outcomes, marking a critical step toward strengthened cooperation and collective security

The High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security concluded on Friday, 30th January, 2026 with a meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government. Delivering his remarks during the Opening Session, the President of the Republic of Ghana and host stated that the Consultative Conference was being…

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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…