Commonwealth News
Seychelles and Kenya discuss candidature for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Seychelles' Principal Minister, Jean-François Ferrari, met Kenyan leader Raila Odinga at Maison Quéau de Quinssy to discuss Odinga’s candidacy for Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) for the 2025-2029 term. Odinga outlined his vision and priorities for...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces data center and AI partnership with Indian companies
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has unveiled a $3 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure in India, alongside partnerships with key organisations across sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and public services. Collaborations include RailTel for...
Kalp Foundation, Gambia’s Communication & Digital Economy Ministry partner to build Digital Public Infrastructure
The Kalp Foundation, a non-profit focused on blockchain technology for inclusive growth, has partnered with The Gambia to launch Gambia One, a blockchain-powered digital public infrastructure platform. The initiative aims to modernise government operations, digitise...
VA Tech Wabag wins INR 700 cr wastewater treatment order in Zambia
VA Tech Wabag, an Indian water technology company, has secured a significant INR 700 crore Design, Build, and Operate (DBO) contract from the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company in Zambia. This project, funded by the European Investment Bank and Germany's KfW,...
Gabon’s junta gets direct access to $620 million timber industry
Gabon’s military junta has assumed full control of the country’s national timber company, Société Nationale des Bois du Gabon, taking over from the Gabon Special Economic Zone, which was jointly managed by Dubai-based Arise IIP and the Gabonese government. This move...
Ghana approves visa‑free travel for all African passport holders
Ghana's outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo, in his final State of the Nation Address on 5 January, announced a landmark visa-free travel policy for all African passport holders, effective from the start of 2024. The initiative, aimed at enhancing trade, tourism, and...