diplomacy&development

  The African Energy Chamber is proud to celebrate the 25 under 40 women leaders transforming the African energy landscape. The African energy sector serves as a catalyst for global development, and in this dynamic industry that powers the modern world, a select group of remarkable women have emerged as trailblazers. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) ( www.EnergyChamber.org ) is proud to announce the “25 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars’ - individuals whose dedication, ingenuity and unwavering commitment serve as beacons of hope and pillars of inspiration. These women are redefining the possibilities within a traditionally male-dominated field, and the AEC proudly celebrates the rising stars who are leading the way towards making energy poverty history by 2030. In no particular order: Gbemisola Adeyemi Afolabi, Junior Geoscientist, AMNI International Adeyemi Afolabi, a budding Junior Geoscientist at AMNI International, is an emerging force in the energy sector. With a Masters’ Deg...

La Chambre africaine de l'énergie est fière de célébrer les 25 femmes leaders de moins de 40 ans qui transforment le paysage énergétique africain. Le secteur africain de l'énergie sert de catalyseur au développement mondial et, dans cette industrie dynamique qui alimente le monde moderne, un groupe sélectionné de femmes remarquables s'est imposé comme des pionnières. La Chambre africaine de l'énergie (AEC) ( www.EnergyChamber.org ) est fière d'annoncer les "25 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars" - des personnes dont le dévouement, l'ingéniosité et l'engagement inébranlable servent de phares d'espoir et de piliers d'inspiration. Ces femmes redéfinissent les possibilités dans un domaine traditionnellement dominé par les hommes, et l'AEC est fière de célébrer les étoiles montantes qui ouvrent la voie pour que la pauvreté énergétique devienne de l'histoire ancienne d'ici 2030. Cité en ordre non-alphabétique : Gbemisola Adeyemi Afola...

The African Energy Chamber is proud to announce UTM Offshore as the official sponsor of the Invest in Nigeria Energies forum, taking place during African Energy Week 2023. As Nigeria’s energy sector grows, service companies are playing an increasingly more important role in driving the sustainable development of the energy value chain. Companies such as UTM Offshore, a Nigerian-based marine and logistics services company, have and will continue to be instrumental in supporting the sustainable growth of the industry while advancing energy access and industrialization.  In this regard, the African Energy Chamber (AEC), representing the voice of the African energy sector, is proud to announce that Nigerian marine and logistics services provider UTM Offshore is the official sponsor of the Invest in Nigeria Energies country spotlight session at the African Energy Week (AEW) conference. AEW represents the continent's premier event for the energy sector and is scheduled to take place from...

This initiative is just one of the many steps inDrive is taking to strengthen its foothold in Africa and ensure a mutually beneficial relationship with its driver-partners. In an unparalleled move to uplift the driving conditions of the ride-hailing community, inDrive ( www.inDrive.com ), a global leader in mobility and urban services headquartered in California, USA, has generously distributed top-notch car seat covers across Africa. Representing an investment of over 7 million million rand, this initiative underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to the drivers and passengers that constitute the backbone of the gig economy. South Africa, being a crucial market for inDrive, has seen extensive distributions in major cities like Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban. The local driver community has greeted this initiative with much enthusiasm, acknowledging the step as a significant booster to the comfort and aesthetics of their vehicles, which plays a pivotal role in enhancing passe...

President Ruto of Kenya extends an invitation to youth across Africa and throughout the Diaspora to join the virtual event. In a landmark initiative, H.E. President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya will spearhead a conversation on the urgent matter of climate change. Coinciding with the Africa Climate Summit 2023 in Nairobi, President Ruto will participate in a unique virtual event hosted by Africa.com , emphasizing the importance of including the youth in such vital discussions. "Climate XChange:Youth Dialogues" promises to be a vibrant event where young participants from across Africa and the Diaspora can pose questions and share their insights directly with President Ruto. The dialogue symbolizes President Ruto's dedication to an inclusive approach in policy-making, where the youth, being central to Africa's future, have a significant role to play. Teresa Clarke, CEO of Africa.com, expressed her enthusiasm about the collaboration: "We're incredibly pr...

DCO Secretary General Deemah AlYahya photograph for the Digital Prosperity Awards The Digital Prosperity Awards are structured around three core pillars and each pillar is bestowed in individual award categories, each representing a crucial aspect of digital advancement. Prestigious global flagship award recognizes the most outstanding digital contributions in enabling prosperity for all; Calling for entries from international public, private, and civil society sectors. The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) today announces the launch of the highly anticipated Digital Prosperity Awards to honor and celebrate the remarkable digital contributions that enable prosperity for all, particularly in advancing the digital economy, which has a critical role in boosting nations’ development and growth. The Digital Prosperity Awards are structured around three core pillars and each pillar is bestowed in individual award categories, each representing a crucial aspect of digital advancement: Dig...

La secrétaire générale du DCO, Deemah AlYahya, photographiée pour les Digital Prosperity Awards Les prix de la prospérité numérique s'articulent autour de trois piliers fondamentaux et chaque pilier est récompensé dans des catégories individuelles, représentant chacune un aspect crucial du progrès numérique. L'Organisation de coopération numérique (DCO) ( www.DCO.org ) a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement des très attendus Digital Prosperity Awards (prix de la prospérité numérique) afin de récompenser et de célébrer les remarquables contributions numériques qui permettent la prospérité pour tous, en particulier en faisant progresser l'économie numérique, qui joue un rôle essentiel dans la stimulation du développement et de la croissance des nations. Les prix de la prospérité numérique s'articulent autour de trois piliers fondamentaux et chaque pilier est récompensé dans des catégories individuelles, représentant chacune un aspect crucial du progrès numérique : Innovat...