Kigali, May 20, 2026 — The corridors of the Kigali Convention Centre buzzed with urgency as African leaders, civil nuclear experts, investors, and international partners gathered for the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) on May 19. The summit, themed around reimagining the continent’s energy future, underscored a growing consensus: Africa must move beyond merely addressing today’s energy shortages to investing in technologies that will power its economic transformation tomorrow.
Among the prominent voices at the event, Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé championed a bold vision for energy sovereignty. His message was clear—African nations can no longer afford to react to energy crises; they must proactively shape their energy destinies to meet the demands of industrialization, demographic growth, and the digital economy. The stakes are high: without reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, Africa’s industrial ambitions risk stalling before they gain momentum.
Après quatre ans à la tête de l’OMS au Burkina Faso, le Dr Seydou Coulibaly laisse un bilan exceptionnel et inspirant Ouagadougou – After an impactful four-year tenure as the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou Coulibaly is preparing to conclude his mission in the country. His leadership has been distinguished […]
Chad Chad cracks down on illegal slaughter ring ahead of Tabaski in N’Djamena Joint authorities dismantled a clandestine slaughter operation in N’Djamena, seizing over 100 sick cattle and 40 sheep destined for Tabaski distribution. The Ministry of Livestock has launched protective measures for public health. Share During heightened surveillance ahead of Tabaski, a joint task […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s financial landscape continues to evolve as the ownership structure of the Banque internationale pour le commerce et l’industrie de Côte d’Ivoire (BICICI) undergoes significant changes. Three years after BNP Paribas exited the institution, transitioning control to Ivorian stakeholders, another pivotal shift has occurred. On July 13th, the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI) finalized a […]
