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Minister Dion George: High-Level Ocean of the Future Meeting

Topic: How can the G20 governments work towards energy and trade security through collective action in the sustainable ocean economy (with an emphasis on the just transition in the ocean) Honourable Chairs, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,...

Wingu Africa Recognised by Premier Switch Solutions for Enabling Banking Innovation in Ethiopia

Wingu Africa recognised by PSS for delivering mission-critical infrastructure at its Tier III Ethiopia data centre, powering secure financial services. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wingu Africa Recognised by...

Transforming Connectivity: Ethiopia’s First Internet Exchange Hosted at Wingu Africa

Over a year on, ADDIX, Ethiopia’s first Internet Exchange at Wingu Africa continues to boost speed, reliability & affordability, fuelling digital growth. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, September 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transforming Connectivity:...

Rich countries meet only 4% of funds East Africa needs to address climate change -Oxfam

Over 63 million East Africans experienced severe hunger in 2024 and 40% lack access to safe drinking water. East African countries collectively contribute a tiny 0.09% of the global carbon emissions but are some of the worst-hit by the global...

Africa Capitalworks invests for sustainable impact

Africa Capitalworks fuels Africa’s growth by backing market leaders in vital sectors, delivering strong returns and lasting social and economic impact. MAURITIUS, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa Capitalworks invests for sustainable...

African Nations Witness US Visa Ban

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...

Helicopter crash in Somalia kills peacekeepers

(MENAFN) A military helicopter operating under the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed on Wednesday morning at Mogadishu’s international airport, killing five personnel, according to official reports. The Mi-24 aircraft,...

Moscow enhances transport relations with three African countries

(MENAFN) Russia has reached new agreements with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced on Monday. The focus will be on developing regulations and...

African students team win gold medal at biology Olympiad in Sochi

(MENAFN) A team of students from Djibouti has won a gold medal at the Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO), held at the Russian Sirius Educational Center in Sochi. Representing Djibouti, Hassan Mohamed Seid, Maydoub Ilyas Mohamoud, and...

Trump plans on deporting migrants to war-torn African states

(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has approved the Biden administration’s authority to deport immigrants to third countries, including conflict-affected nations like South Sudan and Libya, regardless of the migrants’ countries of origin. This ruling,...

Power Outage Rocks Ethiopia

(MENAFN) Parts of Ethiopia, including its capital city Addis Ababa, were hit by a power outage, the Ethiopian Electric Utility announced on Monday. The state-run power company explained in an official statement that the disruption was triggered by...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

Electricity and Energy hosts Africa Green Hydrogen Summit, 12 to 13 Jun

Media is cordially invited to cover and participate in the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit, taking place in Cape Town from 12–13 June 2025, and the official Media Launch on 10 June 2025 in Gauteng Province. Africa Green Hydrogen Summit Date: 12–13...

Wingu Africa Secures $60 Millon Super-Charge East Africa's DigitaI Future

Accelerated rollout of critical digital infrastructure across Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania supported by Rand Merchant Bank. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wingu Africa, East Africa’s leading...

KBR Awarded $476M Base Operations Support Contract in Djibouti

HOUSTON, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a firm fixed price, $476M contract by the U.S. Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) to continue performing Base Operations Support (BOS)...

Wingu Africa Partners with Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute to Accelerate AI Innovation in Ethiopia

Wingu Africa and EAII partner to empower Ethiopian AI startups with infrastructure, mentorship, and global access to drive innovation and growth. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wingu Africa Partners with Ethiopian...

DDG Hill discusses WTO accessions at Horn of Africa Initiative ministerial meeting

Four Horn of Africa countries - Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan - are currently negotiating their accession to the WTO. This is half of the total number of African countries seeking to join the WTO and some of the most active in the WTO...

Wingu Africa Appoints Freddy Mrema as General Manager, Tanzania Sales

Wingu Africa appoints Freddy Mrema as GM of Tanzania Sales to drive growth and local partnerships, reinforcing its commitment to local leadership. DAR ES SALAAM, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wingu Africa Appoints...

Wingu Africa Appoints Tigest Damtie as General Manager, Ethiopia Sales

Wingu Africa appoints Tigest Damtie as GM: Ethiopia Sales, strengthening local leadership to drive growth and client success in a key regional market. ADDIS ABABA, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing experienced...

Wingu Africa Appoints Ralph Vraagom as Vice President, Sales

Ralph Vraagom was announced as Wingu Group's VP of sales on 1 April 2025, bringing 20+ years of ICT leadership to drive growth and boost commercial excellence. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wingu...