Commonwealth News
Togo Liberation Day
Jan 13, 2025
The day marks a pivotal moment in Togo’s history, reflecting on its journey from a German protectorate to a French-administered mandate under the League of Nations and eventually achieving full independence on 27 April 1960. While the official Independence Day...
Malta drops to 34th place in Climate Performance Index
Jan 10, 2025
Malta has dropped to 34th in the 2025 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), continuing downward from 29th in 2024 to 18th in 2023. While the country performs well in energy use, ranking 16th, it struggles with renewable energy, placing 44th due to slow progress in...
Seychelles and Kenya discuss candidature for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Jan 9, 2025
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
Jan 9, 2025
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
Jan 8, 2025
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
Jan 7, 2025
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,...