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Democratic Republic of the Congo – Medical evacuations and troop transport : Bangladeshi peacekeepers take to the skies around the clock

Source: APO

Deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since August 2003, the Bangladeshi Aviation Unit is one of the cornerstones of MONUSCO’s air operations. Its crews regularly carry out medical evacuations for Congolese soldiers wounded in combat, as well as civilians requiring urgent assistance in remote and hard-to-reach areas.

On Thursday, July 23, in Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province, the MONUSCO Force Commander, Lieutenant General Ulysses De Mesquita Gomes, presided over the United Nations Medal Parade for the peacekeepers of the Bangladeshi Aviation Unit. The medal recognizes their commitment and contribution to implementing the Mission’s civilian protection mandate in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

“Receiving the United Nations Medal is not only a great honor and privilege, but also a recognition of the dedication, professionalism, and collective efforts of our contingent in promoting peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” said one of the recipients, Lieutenant Rifah Tania Badhon, Security Officer with the Bangladeshi Aviation Unit.

The unit is also responsible for transporting troops, equipment, and ammunition in support of Force operations, as well as carrying MONUSCO and United Nations personnel throughout the country.

39,000 flight hours

In a country as vast as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where road and communication infrastructure remains limited in many regions, air capabilities are indispensable to implementing the civilian protection mandate and supporting peacekeeping operations.

Bangladesh is one of MONUSCO’s leading contributors in the field of aviation, deploying Mi-17 utility helicopters—some equipped with night-vision capabilities—as well as a Hercules C-130 transport aircraft for passenger and cargo operations.

In Ituri, this commitment has produced remarkable results. Since its deployment in 2003, the Bangladeshi Aviation Unit has successfully completed more than 39,000 accident-free flight hours, providing vital support to Mission operations and the protection of civilian populations.

During Thursday’s ceremony, the Commander of the 32nd Military Region of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), General Antoine-David Mushimba, praised the contribution of the Bangladeshi peacekeepers, who are completing their mission after nearly one year of service in Ituri amid continued armed group activity and the Ebola virus disease outbreak.

“The Bangladeshi Aviation Unit of MONUSCO has provided tremendous support in protecting civilians in Ituri alongside the FARDC,” he said, paying tribute to their commitment to serving the Congolese people.

“All MONUSCO soldiers stand ready to give their lives for the Congolese people so that peace may prevail in our country,” he added.

A source of pride

For his part, the MONUSCO Force Commander commended the professionalism and dedication displayed by the medal recipients throughout their deployment.

“These United Nations men and women have demonstrated unwavering commitment and carried out their duties with professionalism in the service of peace, despite a highly complex security environment,” said Lieutenant General Ulysses De Mesquita Gomes.

For Lieutenant Rifah Tania Badhon, the distinction represents collective recognition of the work accomplished by the entire contingent.

“As a Bangladeshi peacekeeper, I am deeply honored to serve under the United Nations flag. This medal reminds us that peacekeeping is not merely a duty, but a commitment to humanity, impartiality, discipline, and the protection of civilians in accordance with the United Nations mandate,” she said, adding:

“I also pay tribute to my fellow peacekeepers who continue to work tirelessly, often under difficult conditions, to promote peace, security, and hope for the people of this beautiful country.”

Through this award, the United Nations paid tribute to the dedication of these peacekeepers, who work every day to bring assistance, security, and hope to communities affected by armed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.​

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Mission de l’Organisation des Nations unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO).

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Dyantyi appointed to lead SAPS in the Western Cape

Source: Government of South Africa

Dyantyi appointed to lead SAPS in the Western Cape

Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi has been appointed as the new South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Commissioner for the Western Cape.

Dyantyi brings with him 34 years of distinguished policing experience, having served in various operational and leadership roles across both the Eastern and Western Cape.

“His career reflects a deep understanding of policing at station, district and provincial level, underpinned by a strong commitment to service excellence, integrity and community safety,” the police said in a statement on Wednesday.

Announcing the appointment, Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, said the Western Cape requires strategic leadership to address the province’s complex crime environment, strengthen public trust and drive the SAPS Reset Agenda.

“The South African Police Service congratulates Lieutenant General Dyantyi on his promotion and appointment and wishes him every success as he leads policing in the Western Cape in partnership with communities and stakeholders to create a safer province for all.”

Dyantyi holds a Master’s Degree, Honours Degree, Bachelor of Technology (BTech) and a National Diploma in Policing.

He has held senior roles including Station Commander, Cluster Commander and District Commissioner, building a track record in crime prevention, operational policing and strategic leadership.

His appointment marks a significant milestone for SAPS in the Western Cape, with his operational experience, academic qualifications and commitment to public service expected to play a key role in policing efforts in the province.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and the MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, have welcomed the appointment.

The Premier reiterated his commitment to deepening a constructive working relationship with Dyantyi in the interests of the province’s residents.

“Our residents deserve and desperately need a police service that is properly resourced, intelligence-led and capable of effectively combating and preventing violent crime,” he said in a statement.

Winde expressed his deep concern over ongoing violent crime affecting far too many communities and said improved collaboration alone will not succeed in reducing crime. It must be accompanied by meaningful improvements in police capacity.

“The Western Cape continues to face unacceptably high levels of violent crime. Addressing this crisis requires significantly greater investment in frontline policing resources, modern investigative capabilities, and intelligence-gathering. Without these critical building blocks, it will remain difficult to dismantle organised criminal networks,” the Premier said.

Marais said Dyantyi had firsthand knowledge of the unique crime challenges facing the Western Cape and understands the importance of partnerships.

“His appointment presents an important opportunity to embrace new ways of strengthening policing in the province with a strong focus on the proper resourcing of police stations and tackling gang and organised crime. I look forward to my renewed partnership with the provincial management of SAPS under his leadership.” – SAnews.gov.za

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Kubayi to brief media on developments at IDAC

Source: Government of South Africa

Kubayi to brief media on developments at IDAC

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, together with the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi, will host a media briefing on the current developments at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). 

The briefing is expected to be held on Thursday afternoon at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) headquarters in Pretoria.

“The briefing follows the resignation of the former Head of IDAC, Advocate Andrea Johnson. The briefing will provide clarity on key developments to ensure continuity and stability within the Directorate while processes to address the leadership vacancy are underway.

“In addition, the briefing will reaffirm the commitment of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development and the [NPA] to maintain the operational effectiveness of IDAC, ensuring institutional stability, and reinforcing public confidence in South Africa’s anti-corruption efforts,” the department said in a statement.

Earlier this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted a request by then IDAC head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, to resign with immediate effect.

Johnson has come under scrutiny for her role in certain prosecutorial matters arising from her evidence at the Madlanga Commission. – SAnews.gov.za

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SADC countries urged to step up self-reliance in health response

Source: Government of South Africa

SADC countries urged to step up self-reliance in health response

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged Southern African countries to urgently transition towards financial self-reliance to sustain their HIV responses as traditional international donor streams begin to recede.

Phaahla made the assertion at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat session during the 26th International AIDS Conference held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The session was held under the theme: Sustaining the HIV Response in Southern Africa Beyond 2030 and took place against the backdrop of significant funding pressures threatening the global HIV response, including the withdrawal of funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

“When we speak about sustainability today, we must recognise that the concept has evolved. Sustainability is no longer simply about replacing donor funding or filling resource gaps.

“Rather, sustainability is about ensuring that countries have the institutions, systems, financing mechanisms, workforce capacity, governance structures, and community partnerships required to maintain HIV gains for generations to come,” the deputy minister stated.

Phaahla characterised health sovereignty as a central pillar to the SADC’s strategy and emphasised that countries must “determine the direction of their own health responses”.

“It means mobilising domestic resources, strengthening public health systems, building national capacity, and shaping partnerships according to national priorities rather than external agendas. 

“Health sovereignty does not mean working alone. Rather, it means engaging in partnerships from a position of leadership, ownership, and shared accountability,” the deputy minister explained.

He noted that South Africa’s own National Sustainability Framework provides “valuable insights in this regard”.

The framework was developed to support South Africa’s transition toward a more sustainable and country-led HIV response.

The framework notes that sustainability must be built across the following six interconnected domains:

  • Epidemic control.
  • Financial sustainability.
  • Service delivery.
  • Governance and accountability.
  • Strengthening of critical social and community enablers.
  • Resilient systems for health.

“Together, these domains acknowledge that sustainability cannot be achieved through isolated interventions.

“It requires integrated programmes, capable systems, and strong institutions that work together to maintain epidemic control through domestic leadership and financing, complemented by predictable external support,” Phaahla noted.

Solidarity the greatest strength

Phaahla stressed that even as health strategies are drawn up, no country can go at it alone, making regional collaboration “more important than ever before”.

With challenges become increasingly interconnected, regional solidarity is now the SADC’s greatest strategic assets.

“Through collaboration, countries can strengthen cross-border continuity of HIV services, ensuring that people remain connected to care regardless of where they live, work, or travel.

“Regional cooperation can also support joint procurement and supply-chain efficiencies, helping countries maximise limited resources and improve access to essential medicines and commodities.

“It enables shared learning, knowledge exchange, and innovation. It strengthens our ability to mobilise both domestic and international resources. And it allows us to coordinate responses to emerging public health threats that do not respect national borders,” he said.

The Deputy Minister asserted that the SADC’s goals should be to build HIV responses that:

  • Domestically led and community-driven
  • Financially sustainable
  • Integrated within primary health care and Universal Health Coverage
  • Resilient enough to withstand future shocks.

“The future of the HIV response in Africa will not be defined solely by the resources we receive, but by the systems we build, the partnerships we strengthen, and the leadership we demonstrate. 

“Through sustainability, regional solidarity, and health sovereignty, SADC has an opportunity not only to end AIDS as a public health threat, but to create a lasting model of African-led health development for generations to come,” Phaahla concluded. – SAnews.gov.za

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MDDA to hand over digitised broadcast studio to Icora FM

Source: Government of South Africa

MDDA to hand over digitised broadcast studio to Icora FM

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board will on Friday, hand over a newly digitised broadcast studio to the community radio station Icora FM in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.

The handover will be led by Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong, who chairs the MDDA Board.

The upgrade forms part of the MDDA’s efforts to strengthen community media through infrastructure development and improved access to modern broadcasting technology.

Icora FM serves Empangeni and surrounding communities, providing local news and information, as well as education, entertainment and a platform for community engagement.

The newly digitised studio is expected to improve the station’s broadcasting and production capabilities and enhance the quality of its content. It will also provide a more efficient working environment for presenters, volunteers and producers.

The upgrade is intended to strengthen the station’s ability to amplify local voices, encourage community participation and respond to the information needs of its listeners.

The MDDA said the project demonstrates the role of technology in supporting media diversity and sustainable community broadcasting. 

Morolong also handed over upgraded broadcasting facilities at Radio Mafisa in Rustenburg in the North West province earlier this month. 

Radio Mafisa broadcasts on 93.4 FM, serving communities including Phokeng, Boitekong, Marikana, Mogwase and Tlhabane.– SAnews.gov.za
 

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Afreximbank et Gebeya lancent le « Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Create-thon » destiné aux créateurs africains dans les domaines de la musique, de la vidéo et du jeu vidéo

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), par le biais de son programme Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), s’est associée à Gebeya, une entreprise technologique panafricaine disposant d’un grand modèle linguistique (Large Language Model) propriétaire et d’une infrastructure conçue pour les utilisateurs de langues africaines, afin de lancer le CANEX Create-thon 2026.

Doté d’une cagnotte totale de 50 000 dollars US, ce concours vise à aider les créateurs africains à transformer leurs idées originales en projets créatifs concrets. L’initiative rassemble des musiciens, des cinéastes, des conteurs, des développeurs de jeux vidéo et d’autres créateurs afin de développer des projets dans trois catégories : la musique, la vidéo et les jeux vidéo.

Les participants auront accès à la plateforme Dala Studio de Gebeya, à des ressources informatiques et à un soutien technique concret afin de pouvoir développer leurs idées, au cours d’un sprint de création intensif de quatre jours prévu du 20 au 24 août 2026.

À l’inverse d’un concours de pitchs classique, le CANEX Create-thon invitera les participants à créer et présenter des prototypes fonctionnels ou des projets créatifs aboutis. Cette initiative vise à démontrer ce que les créateurs africains sont capables de produire lorsqu’ils ont accès à des outils numériques adaptés, à des ressources, à des conseils, à des financements et à des opportunités de visibilité accrue.

M. Temwa Gondwe, Directeur des Industries créatives et de la Diaspora à Afreximbank, a déclaré :

« Les créateurs africains jouissent d’une grande visibilité et possèdent les compétences numériques nécessaires, mais ils ont souvent manqué de soutien financier, et peinent à accéder aux outils numériques, pour développer leur activité. Le CANEX Create-thon comble cette lacune en offrant à nos créateurs l’accès à la technologie nécessaire pour transformer leurs idées virales en entreprises viables et pérennes. Grâce à CANEX, nous permettons aux créateurs de tirer une plus grande valeur de leur travail et de bâtir une base compétitive sur les marchés régionaux et mondiaux. Il est temps que les créateurs africains captent la véritable valeur financière de leur influence à l’échelle mondiale ».

Le concours CANEX Create-thon sera ouvert aux créateurs amateurs, émergents et confirmés de toute l’Afrique. Les participants n’auront pas besoin du soutien d’une société de production, ni d’un accès à un studio traditionnel ou d’une audience préexistante.

Les créateurs individuels et en équipe pourront participer, sous réserve du respect du règlement du concours. Tout au long du sprint de création, les participants seront accompagnés par 30 à 40 ambassadeurs issus du réseau communautaire de Gebeya. Ces ambassadeurs aideront les participants à naviguer dans la plateforme Dala Studio, à surmonter les défis techniques et à utiliser efficacement les ressources informatiques mises à leur disposition.

M. Amadou Daffe, PDG et cofondateur de Gebeya, a déclaré :

« La dynamique commerciale qui sous-tend la créativité africaine est déjà manifeste. Les revenus de la musique enregistrée en Afrique subsaharienne ont augmenté de plus de 20 % en une seule année, le marché du jeu vidéo sur le continent continue de croître et l’industrie cinématographique nigériane demeure l’une des plus importantes au monde en termes de volume de production. Toutefois, de nombreux créateurs peinent encore à accéder aux technologies et aux infrastructures de production nécessaires afin de concrétiser tout le potentiel de leurs idées. Grâce à Dala Studio, le CANEX Create-thon mettra des outils numériques pratiques directement entre les mains des créateurs et les invitera à concevoir des projets originaux dans les domaines de la musique, de la vidéo et du jeu vidéo. Nous voulons aider les créateurs africains à passer de l’inspiration à la réalisation, et de l’expérimentation à des produits capables de toucher le public, d’attirer des partenaires et de générer de la valeur commerciale ».

Le concours récompensera les trois premières places dans chacune des catégories : musique, vidéo et jeu vidéo. Les lauréats de la première place recevront 7 000 dollars US, ceux de la deuxième place 3 500 dollars US et ceux de la troisième place 1 500 dollars US. Des prix supplémentaires de 500 dollars US seront décernés aux finalistes qualifiés, conformément au règlement du concours.

Toutes les candidatures éligibles feront d’abord l’objet d’une présélection assistée par la technologie afin de vérifier leur conformité aux exigences du concours. Les projets retenus passeront ensuite à une phase de vote du public, qui déterminera les 100 meilleurs projets. Un jury d’experts issus des secteurs de la création, de la technologie et des affaires évaluera les projets présélectionnés et désignera les lauréats.

Le lauréat de chaque catégorie se verra offrir la possibilité de participer au CANEX WKND 2026, qui se tiendra au Théâtre national de Lagos (Nigeria) du 5 au 8 novembre 2026.

Au-delà des récompenses financières, les lauréats sélectionnés bénéficieront d’une visibilité accrue grâce au réseau CANEX d’Afreximbank et auront l’occasion d’échanger avec des créateurs, des entreprises, des investisseurs, des décideurs politiques et des leaders du secteur des industries créatives.

Le CANEX Create-thon s’inscrit dans la volonté d’Afreximbank de développer et de commercialiser les industries créatives et culturelles africaines. Le programme permettra également d’établir un modèle reproductible pour repérer les talents dans le domaine des technologies créatives et soutenir le développement de produits créatifs africains à fort potentiel commercial.

Les inscriptions ouvriront le 30 juillet 2026 et se clôtureront le 19 août 2026. Les créateurs peuvent s’inscrire et consulter le règlement complet du concours — incluant les critères d’éligibilité, les dispositions relatives à la propriété intellectuelle et les modalités de soumission — à l’adresse suivante : https://apo-opa.co/4yLdsw9

Distribué par APO Group pour Afreximbank.

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À propos d’Afreximbank :
La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) est une institution financière multilatérale panafricaine dédiée au financement et à la promotion du commerce intra et extra-africain. Depuis 30 ans, Afreximbank déploie des structures innovantes pour fournir des solutions de financement qui facilitent la transformation de la structure du commerce africain et accélèrent l’industrialisation et le commerce intrarégional, soutenant ainsi l’expansion économique en Afrique. Fervente défenseur de l’Accord sur la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), Afreximbank a lancé les le Système panafricain de paiement et de règlement (PAPSS) qui a été adopté par l’Union africaine (UA) comme la plateforme de paiement et de règlement devant appuyer la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf. En collaboration avec le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf et l’UA, la Banque a mis en place un Fonds d’ajustement de 10 milliards de dollars US pour aider les pays à participer de manière effective à la ZLECAf. À la fin de décembre 2025, le total des actifs et des garanties de la Banque s’élevait à environ 48,5 milliards de dollars US et les fonds de ses actionnaires s’établissaient à 8,4 milliards de dollars US. Afreximbank est notée AAA par China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI), A par GCR, A- par Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) et Baa2 par Moody’s. Moody’s (Baa2) et S&P Global Ratings (BBB+). La Banque a son siège social au Caire, en Égypte. 

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez visiter www.Afreximbank.com

À propos de Gebeya : 
Gebeya est une entreprise technologique panafricaine spécialisée dans l’IA. Elle déploie cette technologie pour le prochain milliard d’utilisateurs, en bâtissant une infrastructure numérique localisée et adaptée aux réalités du continent africain. Grâce à des outils fondés sur l’IA, des systèmes numériques accessibles et des expériences privilégiant la dimension linguistique, Gebeya rend la technologie plus utilisable, pertinente et inclusive pour les particuliers, les entreprises et les institutions à travers le continent.

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O Afreximbank e a Gebeya lançam a ‘Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Create-thon’ para criadores africanos nas áreas da música, do vídeo e dos jogos

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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O Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), através do seu programa Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), estabeleceu uma parceria com a Gebeya, uma empresa pan-africana de tecnologia que dispõe de um modelo de linguagem em grande escala (Large Language Model) próprio e de infra-estruturas concebidas para utilizadores de línguas africanas, com vista ao lançamento do CANEX Create-thon 2026.

Com um prémio total de 50.000 dólares americanos, o concurso tem como objcetivo ajudar os criadores africanos a transformar ideias originais em projectos criativos concretos, reunindo músicos, cineastas, contadores de histórias, criadores de jogos e outros criadores para desenvolver projectos em três categorias: música, vídeo e jogos.

Os participantes terão acesso à plataforma Dala Studio da Gebeya, a recursos informáticos e a apoio técnico prático para os ajudar a desenvolver as suas ideias, durante um período intensivo de criação de quatro dias, agendado para decorrer de 20 a 24 de Agosto de 2026.

Ao contrário de um concurso de apresentação de ideias convencional, o CANEX Create-thon desafiará os participantes a construir e a apresentar protótipos funcionais ou projectos criativos concluídos. A iniciativa tem como objectivo demonstrar o que os criadores africanos são capazes de produzir quando têm acesso a ferramentas digitais adequadas, recursos, orientação, financiamento e oportunidades de maior visibilidade.

O Sr. Temwa Gondwe, Director de Criatividade e Diáspora do Afreximbank, afirmou que:

“Os criadores africanos são visíveis e possuem o talento digital, mas têm frequentemente carecido de apoio financeiro e de acesso a ferramentas digitais para expandir a sua actividade.  O CANEX Create-thon preenche essa lacuna, proporcionando aos nossos criadores acesso à tecnologia necessária para transformar as suas ideias virais em negócios viáveis a longo prazo. Através do CANEX, estamos a permitir que os criadores retenham mais valor do seu trabalho e construam uma base competitiva nos mercados regionais e globais. É hora dos criadores africanos captarem o verdadeiro valor financeiro da sua influência global.”

O concurso CANEX Create-thon estará aberto a criadores amadores, emergentes e consagrados de toda África. Os participantes não necessitarão do apoio de uma produtora, do acesso a um estúdio convencional ou de um público já existente.

Criadores individuais e equipas poderão participar, desde que cumpram as directrizes do concurso. Ao longo do período de criação, os participantes contarão com o apoio de 30 a 40 embaixadores da rede comunitária da Gebeya. Os embaixadores ajudarão os participantes a navegar na plataforma Dala Studio, a resolver desafios técnicos e a utilizar de forma eficaz os recursos informáticos disponíveis.

 O Sr. Amadou Daffe, Director Executivo e co-fundador da Gebeya, afirmou que:

“O dinamismo comercial por trás da criatividade africana já é evidente. As receitas da música gravada na África Subsariana tiveram um crescimento superior a 20 por cento num único ano, o mercado dos jogos do continente continua a expandir-se e a indústria cinematográfica da Nigéria mantém-se entre as maiores do mundo em termos de volume de produção. No entanto, muitos criadores ainda não têm acesso à tecnologia e à infra-estrutura de produção necessárias para concretizar todo o potencial das suas ideias. Através do Dala Studio, o CANEX Create-thon colocará ferramentas digitais práticas directamente nas mãos dos criadores e desafiá-los-á a desenvolver projectos originais de música, vídeo e jogos. Queremos ajudar os criadores africanos a passar da inspiração à execução e da experimentação a produtos que possam alcançar o público, atrair parceiros e criar valor comercial.”

O concurso irá reconhecer e premiar o primeiro, segundo e terceiro lugares em cada uma das categorias de música, vídeo e jogos. Os vencedores do primeiro lugar receberão 7.000 dólares americanos, os do segundo lugar 3.500 dólares americanos e os do terceiro lugar 1.500 dólares americanos. Serão atribuídos prémios adicionais de 500 dólares americanos aos finalistas qualificados, de acordo com as directrizes do concurso.

Todas as candidaturas elegíveis serão submetidas, numa primeira fase, a uma triagem com recurso a tecnologia para confirmar a conformidade com os requisitos do concurso. Em seguida, as candidaturas aprovadas passarão para uma fase de votação pública, que determinará os 100 melhores projectos. Um painel de peritos dos sectores criativo, tecnológico e empresarial avaliará os projectos pré-seleccionados e irá determinar os vencedores.

O vencedor do primeiro lugar em cada categoria terá a oportunidade de participar no CANEX WKND 2026 (https://WKND.CANEX.Africa), que decorrerá no Teatro Nacional de Lagos, Nigéria, de 5 a 8 de Novembro de 2026.

Para além dos prémios financeiros, os vencedores seleccionados ganharão visibilidade através da rede CANEX do Afreximbank e terão a oportunidade de interagir com criadores, empresas, investidores, decisores políticos e líderes da indústria criativa.

O CANEX Create-thon faz parte do objectivo do Afreximbank de desenvolver e comercializar as indústrias criativas e culturais de África. Irá igualmente estabelecer um modelo replicável para identificar talentos na área da tecnologia criativa e apoiar o desenvolvimento de produtos criativos africanos comercialmente relevantes.

As inscrições serão abertas a 30 de Julho de 2026 e encerradas a 19 de Agosto de 2026. Os criadores podem inscrever-se e obter as directrizes completas do concurso, incluindo requisitos de elegibilidade, propriedade intelectual e apresentação de candidaturas, em https://apo-opa.co/4yLdsw9.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Afreximbank.

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abigail.abebe@gebeya.com

Sobre o Afreximbank: 
O Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) é uma instituição financeira multilateral pan-africana com mandato para financiar e promover o comércio intra e extra-africano. Há mais de 30 anos que o Banco utiliza estruturas inovadoras para oferecer soluções de financiamento que apoiam a transformação da estrutura do comércio africano, acelerando a industrialização e o comércio intra-regional, impulsionando assim a expansão económica em África. Apoiante firme do Acordo de Comércio Livre Continental Africano (ACLCA), o Afreximbank lançou um Sistema Pan-Africano de Pagamento e Liquidação (PAPSS) que foi adoptado pela União Africana (UA) como plataforma de pagamento e liquidação para sustentar a implementação da ZCLCA. Em colaboração com o Secretariado da ZCLCA e a UA, o Banco criou um Fundo de Ajustamento de 10 mil milhões de dólares para apoiar os países que participam de forma efectiva na ZCLCA. No final de Dezembro de 2025, o total de activos e passivos contingentes do Afreximbank atingiu mais de 48,5 mil milhões de USD, e os seus fundos próprios totalizaram 8,4 mil milhões de USD. O Afreximbank tem notações de grau de investimento atribuídas pela China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), pela GCR (A), pela Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) e pela S&P Global Ratings (BBB+) e pela Moody’s (Baa2). O Afreximbank evoluiu para uma entidade de grupo que inclui o Banco, a sua subsidiária de fundo de impacto de acções, denominada Fundo para o Desenvolvimento das Exportações em África (FEDA), e a sua subsidiária de gestão de seguros, AfrexInsure (em conjunto, “o Grupo”). O Banco tem a sua sede em Cairo, Egipto.

Sobre a Gebeya: 
A Gebeya é uma empresa pan-africana de tecnologia de IA que implementa a IA para os próximos mil milhões de utilizadores, através da criação de infra-estruturas digitais localizadas, concebidas a pensar nas realidades africanas. Através de ferramentas com base em IA, sistemas digitais acessíveis e experiências que dão prioridade à língua, a Gebeya torna a tecnologia mais fácil de utilizar, relevante e inclusiva para indivíduos, empresas e instituições em todo o continente.

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Afreximbank and Gebeya launch ‘Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Create-thon’ for African creators in music, video and gaming

Source: APO


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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, has partnered with Gebeya, a pan-African technology company with a proprietary Large Language Model and infrastructure designed for African language users, to launch the CANEX Create-thon 2026.

With a total prize pool of US$50,000, the competition is designed to help African creators turn original ideas into working creative projects, bringing together musicians, filmmakers, storytellers, game developers and other creative builders to develop projects in three categories: music, video and gaming.

Participants will have access to Gebeya’s Dala Studio platform, computing resources and practical technical support to help them develop their ideas, during an intensive four-day creation sprint scheduled to take place from 20 to 24 August 2026.

Unlike a conventional pitch competition, the CANEX Create-thon will challenge participants to build and submit working prototypes or completed creative projects. The initiative is intended to demonstrate what African creators can produce when they have access to appropriate digital tools, resources, guidance, funding and opportunities for wider exposure.

Mr. Temwa Gondwe- Director, Creatives and Diaspora at Afreximbank, said:

“Africa’s creators are visible and have the digital talent but have often lacked the financial backing and access to digital tools to grow their trade.  The CANEX Create-thon bridges this gap by equipping our creators with access to technology to turn their viral ideas into viable long-term businesses. Through CANEX, we are enabling creators retain more value from their work, and to build a competitive base in regional and global markets. It’s time African creators captured the true financial value of their global influence.”

The CANEX Create-thon competition will be open to amateur, emerging and established creators across Africa. Participants will not require the backing of a production company, access to a conventional studio or an existing audience.

Individual creators and teams will be eligible to participate, subject to the competition guidelines. Throughout the creation sprint, participants will be supported by between 30 and 40 ambassadors from Gebeya’s community network. The ambassadors will help participants navigate the Dala Studio platform, address technical challenges and make effective use of the computing resources available.

 Mr. Amadou Daffe, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Gebeya, said:

“The commercial momentum behind African creativity is already evident. Recorded music revenues in Sub-Saharan Africa have grown by more than 20 per cent in a single year, the continent’s gaming market continues to expand, and Nigeria’s film industry remains among the world’s largest by production volume. However, many creators still lack access to the technology and production infrastructure needed to realise the full potential of their ideas. Through Dala Studio, the CANEX Create-thon will place practical digital tools directly in the hands of creators and challenge them to build original music, video and gaming projects. We want to help African creators move from inspiration to execution and from experimentation to products that can reach audiences, attract partners and create commercial value.”

The competition will recognise and award first, second and third place in each of the music, video and gaming categories. First-place winners will receive US$7,000, second-place winners US$3,500 and third-place winners US$1,500. Additional awards of US$500 will recognise qualifying finalists, in line with the competition guidelines.

All eligible submissions will first undergo technology-assisted screening to confirm compliance with the competition requirements. Approved entries will then proceed to a public voting stage, which will determine the top 100 projects. An expert panel drawn from the creative, technology and business sectors will assess the shortlisted projects and select the winners.

The first-place winner in each category will receive the opportunity to attend CANEX WKND 2026 (https://WKND.CANEX.Africa), which will take place at the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 5 to 8 November 2026.

Beyond the financial awards, selected winners will gain exposure through Afreximbank’s CANEX network and have the opportunity to engage with creators, businesses, investors, policymakers and creative-industry leaders.

CANEX Create-thon forms part of Afreximbank’s goal to develop and commercialise Africa’s creative and cultural industries. It will also establish a replicable model for identifying creative-technology talent and supporting the development of commercially relevant African creative products.

Registration will open on 30 July 2026 and close on 19 August 2026. Creators can register and obtain the full competition guidelines, including eligibility, intellectual property and submission requirements, at https://apo-opa.co/4yLdsw9.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

Media Contact:
Vincent Musumba
Communications and Events Manager (Media Relations)
Email: press@afreximbank.com

Abigail Abebe
Digital Marketing Manager, Gebeya Inc.
abigail.abebe@gebeya.com

About Afreximbank: 
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A strong supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2025, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$48.5 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$8.4 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), GCR (A), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-), and S&P Global Ratings (BBB+) and Moody’s (Baa2). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

About Gebeya: 
Gebeya is a pan-African AI technology company deploying AI for the next billion users by building localized digital infrastructure designed for Africa’s realities. Through AI-powered tools, accessible digital systems, and language-first experiences, Gebeya makes technology more usable, relevant, and inclusive for individuals, businesses, and institutions across the continent.

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9ᵉ Salon international de l’artisanat du Cameroun (SIARC) : le ministre Ibrahim Kalil Konate partage le modèle d’artisanat Ivoirien

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Au lancement officiel du 9ᵉ Salon international de l’Artisanat du Cameroun (SIARC), dont la Côte d’Ivoire est l’invitée d’honneur aux côtés de l’Algérie, le ministre du Commerce, de l’Industrie et de l’Artisanat, Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, a partagé, le lundi 27 juillet 2026 au Musée national  à Yaoundé, le modèle ivoirien d’artisanat devenu un véritable moteur de développement économique et de coopération régionale.

Selon le ministre, en Côte d’Ivoire, l’artisanat représente près de 19,5 % du Produit intérieur brut (PIB), ce qui en fait le deuxième secteur économique du pays après l’agriculture. Il génère des milliers d’emplois et occupe une place centrale dans le Plan national de Développement (PND), notamment à travers son troisième pilier consacré à la transformation structurelle de l’économie.

Pour renforcer cette dynamique, a soutenu Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, les autorités ivoiriennes poursuivent plusieurs réformes visant à professionnaliser davantage le secteur. Notamment, le renforcement des capacités de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie, l’encadrement réglementaire des métiers de l’artisanat, ainsi que l’enregistrement officiel de milliers d’artisans dans le cadre d’une phase pilote.

L’objectif affiché, a-t-il expliqué, est de permettre aux artisans de vivre pleinement de leur savoir-faire, tout en améliorant leur compétitivité sur les marchés nationaux et internationaux.

« La tradition donne à nos créations leur authenticité et leur âme ; la modernité leur ouvre de nouveaux marchés », a résumé le chef de la délégation ivoirienne, mettant en avant une vision conciliant héritage culturel et innovation.

Pour lui, le SIARC est une plateforme qui vise à renforcer la coopération Sud-Sud: “Le SIARC dépasse largement le cadre d’une simple exposition artisanale. Il constitue un espace stratégique de rencontres, d’échanges d’expériences et de construction de partenariats entre les pays africains”.

Il a, par ailleurs, invité les visiteurs, les opérateurs économiques et les partenaires institutionnels à participer massivement à la Journée de la Côte d’Ivoire, prévue le mercredi 29 juillet, afin de découvrir la richesse culturelle, artistique et artisanale du pays.

Distribué par APO Group pour Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de Côte d’Ivoire.

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Côte d’Ivoire – Santé : à Boundiali, le dossier patient informatisé améliore la prise en charge au Centre de Santé Urbain (CSU) de Bélé

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Au Centre de Santé Urbain (CSU) de Bélé, à Boundiali, les registres papier cèdent progressivement la place au numérique. Depuis juin 2026, l’établissement utilise le dossier patient informatisé, une initiative portée par la Direction de l’Informatique et de la Santé Digitale (DISD) du ministère de la Santé. À l’accueil, les informations des patients sont désormais enregistrées sur une tablette et un identifiant unique leur est attribué dès leur première consultation.

Pour les usagers, ce nouveau système représente un véritable changement. Grâce à cet identifiant, leur dossier médical peut être retrouvé plus facilement lors des consultations, y compris dans d’autres établissements équipés du même dispositif.

« Avec ce code, même si nous nous rendons à Abidjan, les coordonnées de l’enfant sont déjà enregistrées. Les médecins pourront retrouver son dossier et voir les soins qu’il a déjà reçus. Je trouve que c’est un gros avantage », s’est réjoui M. Animan Manouan Armand, usager du CSU de Bélé, soulignant que cette innovation permettra d’assurer un meilleur suivi des patients au fil du temps.

Au sein du centre de santé, les équipes médicales constatent elles aussi les premiers bénéfices de cette digitalisation.

Selon le médecin-chef du CSU de Bélé, le Dr Kmaon Landry, le nouvel outil facilite aussi bien l’accueil des patients que le suivi des activités quotidiennes.

« Aujourd’hui, tous les patients sont répertoriés. Chacun reçoit un code qui le suit partout où il va. Si le patient consulte dans un autre centre de santé utilisant ce système, les équipes peuvent retrouver immédiatement les soins qui lui ont déjà été administrés », a-t-il expliqué.

Le praticien a ajouté que cette plateforme renforce la traçabilité des patients et améliore la disponibilité des données sanitaires. « Les informations sont accessibles en temps réel. En fin de journée, nous connaissons exactement le nombre de consultations réalisées. Les données sont centralisées dans une base nationale, ce qui facilite leur exploitation pour le suivi sanitaire et les enquêtes », a-t-il souligné.

À travers le déploiement du dossier patient informatisé, le ministère de la Santé poursuit la modernisation du système sanitaire ivoirien. Selon le bilan officiel présenté en décembre 2025 par la Direction de l’Informatique et de la Santé Digitale (DISD), 7,3 millions de dossiers patients informatisés ont déjà été créés et le système est désormais déployé dans plus de 400 établissements de santé à travers le territoire national. Ces résultats illustrent la montée en puissance de cette initiative nationale, qui vise à améliorer la continuité des soins, la qualité de la prise en charge et la disponibilité des données de santé.

Distribué par APO Group pour Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de Côte d’Ivoire.

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