Sewit Ahderom to Become the Next President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation

The Board of Directors of the Mastercard Foundation has made its decision: Ethiopian entrepreneur and investor Sewit Ahderom will take the helm of one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations. On January 1, 2026, she will succeed Reeta Roy, who has led the Foundation for the past 18 years. Ahderom’s appointment marks the beginning of […]

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Who is Musayeroh Barrie, 35, the youngest Director General of Civil Aviation in the world?

In a major milestone for Sierra Leone’s civil aviation sector, Musayeroh Barrie, director general of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), has been appointed vice-chairperson of the administrative commission of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during ICAO’s 42nd General Assembly, held in Montréal, Canada, from September 23 to October 3, 2025. At the […]

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Pearl Nkrumah, New Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana

On October 1, 2025, Pearl Nkrumah will officially take the helm of Access Bank Ghana as managing director, becoming the first woman to lead the bank since it began operations in the country. A historic appointment, approved by both the Board of Directors and the Bank of Ghana. Today, Access Bank Ghana is a leading […]

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Asari Efiong, First Country Head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Côte d’Ivoire

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is taking a decisive step in West Africa. The institution has chosen Abidjan to establish its presence in Côte d’Ivoire and has appointed Nigerian Asari Efiong as its first country head. Côte d’Ivoire officially became a member and country of operation of the Bank in 2025. Based […]

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Plastic Waste: PHC Turns Pollution into a Solution

On its three operational sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, PHC is transforming used plastics into durable paving blocks, proving that waste can become a pillar of local development and a symbol of ecological innovation. Turning an environmental scourge into a valuable resource: that’s the successful bet made by Plantations et Huileries du Congo […]

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Iddah Asin Appointed Executive Director for Africa at the International Council of Beverages Associations

The International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA), the global voice of the non-alcoholic beverage industry, launched its African chapter on August 12 in Nairobi, Kenya, and appointed Kenyan lawyer and policy expert Iddah Asin as its first Executive Director. The ICBA is an international non-governmental organization established in 1995, representing the interests of the global […]

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Loretta Asiedu, New Director of WIPO’s Africa Division

The Ghanaian lawyer had served for 16 years as Senior Legal Counsel at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), advising states and strategic partners, developing public policies, and strengthening intellectual property capacities. A United Nations agency serving innovators and creators worldwide, WIPO ensures that their ideas safely reach the market and improve living conditions for […]

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Empow’Her: PHC Champions Women’s Empowerment in Rural Areas

Launched in April 2025, Empow’Her, an initiative by Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), aims to strengthen women’s economic independence and leadership both within the company and in the rural communities surrounding its operational sites in the Mongala, Équateur, and Tshopo provinces. On June 20th in Yaligimba, women armed with hoes, and determination, harvested the […]

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AXIAN Telecom Appoints Hannafi Cissé as CEO of Yas Senegal

AXIAN Telecom, one of Africa’s leading pan-African telecommunications groups, has announced, on July 15, the appointment of Hannafi Cissé as Chief Executive Officer of Yas in Senegal (formerly Free Senegal), effective August 1, 2025. This appointment is highly symbolic for the seasoned executive, marking a return to Senegal, the country where he grew up, for […]

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IFC Appoints Sanaa Abouzaid as New Country Manager for Mexico

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced on July 7 the appointment of Sanaa Abouzaid as Country Manager for Mexico. She succeeds Juan Gonzalo Flores, who has moved on to other responsibilities within the Group. A seasoned development finance professional and experienced leader, Sanaa Abouzaid has demonstrated strong capabilities […]

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The Africa Debate 2025: PHC Elevates the Agricultural Potential of the DRC to the Status of an Economic Pillar

During the prestigious Africa Debate 2025 forum held on July 2nd in London, Monique Gieskes, CEO of PHC, captivated the audience with an ambitious and inspiring vision: to elevate the Congolese agro-industry to the status of an economic pillar capable of rivaling the power of the mining sector. In a global context where sustainable agriculture […]

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Dr. George Elombi: A New Era Dawns at Afreximbank

On June 28, 2025, in Abuja, a new chapter was written in the story of Afreximbank. During the Bank’s 32nd Annual General Meetings, Dr. George Elombi was appointed President of Afreximbank, becoming the fourth leader of this strategic pan-African institution since its inception in 1993. A builder from within, George Elombi joined Afreximbank in 1996 […]

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