South African Ambassador to France found dead in Paris

South African Ambassador to France found dead in Paris

By Joe Udo PARIS (CONVERSEER) – South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, has been found dead in Paris, according to reports in French media on Tuesday. Mthethwa’s body was discovered at the foot of the Hyatt Regency hotel, a high-rise tower in Porte Maillot, in the French capital’s 17th arrondissement. Le Parisien…

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Equatorial Guinea: African Development Bank approves €73.27 million loan for youth employment and skills development

Equatorial Guinea: African Development Bank approves €73.27 million loan for youth employment and skills development

The African Development Bank’s support for the project will help reduce unemployment and underemployment, improving economic inclusion and driving social stability, particularly in Bioko Sur and Welé-Nzas ABIDJAN (CONVERSEER) – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €73.27 million loan to Equatorial Guinea for the first phase of the…

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African Energy Week (AEW): Africa Energy Bank moves to close continent’s energy finance gap

African Energy Week (AEW): Africa Energy Bank moves to close continent’s energy finance gap

APPO and Afreximbank provided updates on the $5 billion African Energy Bank at AEW 2025 pre-conference workshops, highlighting efforts to close Africa’s energy financing gap and expand electricity access for millions CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and Afreximbank shared updates on the establishment of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank…

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ExxonMobil Foundation brings STEM regional competition to African Energy Week

ExxonMobil Foundation brings STEM regional competition to African Energy Week

At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, students from Angola, Namibia, Nigeria and Mozambique showcased sustainable STEM solutions at the ExxonMobil STEM Africa 2025 finals CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – Young innovators from Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Nigeria have presented their STEM-driven solutions at the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals in Cape Town. The competition,…

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