eWAKA Co-Founder and CEO Selected 2026 Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellow
eWAKA today announced the company’s Co-founder and CEO, Céleste Tchetgen Vogel, has been selected as a 2026 Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellow. Vogel was recognized for her work to electrify Africa’s last mile, giving riders clean vehicles they can own and a better way to earn. Chosen from applicants around the world, Vogel represents the Anglophone and Lusophone Africa category of…
Djalal Khimdjee appointed CEO of the Africa50 Principal Investment Fund
Africa50, the specialist investor in African infrastructure today announced the appointment of Djalal Khimdjee as Chief Executive Officer of its Africa50 Principal Investment Fund (formerly Africa50 Project Finance), effective 1 August 2026. With more than 25 years of experience spanning infrastructure investment, executive leadership and development finance, Djalal Khimdjee will lead the Fund through its next phase of growth, scaling…
President Mahama Hosts AU Extraordinary Summit on Universal Health Coverage in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama is hosting African leaders in Accra for the AU Extraordinary Summit on Universal Health Coverage, a high-level gathering aimed at accelerating action on some of the continent’s most pressing health challenges. The summit, taking place from 21–22 July 2026, brings together Heads of State, ministers of health, development partners, and international organizations to chart a stronger…
