African Development Bank approves $10 million investment in Dhamana Guarantee Company Limited, East Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $10 million equity investment in Dhamana Guarantee Company Limited to support the use of capital markets as an alternative source of long-term funding for infrastructure and the real sector in East Africa. Dhamana will be domiciled in Kenya as a limited […]
Network International appoints Mpho Sadiki as Group Managing Director – Merchant Solutions for Africa
Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has announced the appointment of Mpho Sadiki as Group Managing Director – Merchant Solutions, Africa. In this pivotal role, Mpho will manage the merchant solutions line of business across Network’s African markets. Mpho Sadiki brings to Network […]
African Development Bank approves $10 million investment in Dhamana Guarantee Company Limited, East Africa
ABIDJAN, Côte d’ivoire, 21 November 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $10 million equity investment in Dhamana Guarantee Company Limited to support the use of capital markets as an alternative source of long-term funding for infrastructure and the real sector in East Africa. Dhamana will […]
Ukraine: Maksym Subh meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug
On November 19, 2023, as part of a working visit to the city of Nouakchott, the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subh met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug. During the meeting, the parties discussed […]
South Sudan: Revellers at multi-ethnic gala in Yambio say no to tribalism, yes to peace and unity
Peace begins, sometimes, with a multicultural gathering like the one recently organized at the Freedom Square in Yambio. Featuring representatives from nine ethnic groups residing in the area, with each showcasing singing, dancing and a myriad of musical instruments, several hundreds of people had a great and unifying time. “We don’t want to hear gunshots […]
Liquid Dataport enters into a strategic partnership with VIPNET in Côte d’Ivoire accelerating economic growth through digital transformation
Liquid Dataport, a business of Liquid Intelligent Technologies (https://www.Liquid.Tech), a pan-African technology group, is pleased to announce a partnership with VIPNET, a privately-owned corporate Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Côte d’Ivoire. This partnership will allow Liquid Dataport to leverage VIPNET’s infrastructure to provide ISPs and Enterprise customers with access to Liquid’s full portfolio of services, […]
Children and leaders from four Southern African countries renew their commitment to children’s rights
The Presidents of Botswana and Namibia, the Vice-President of Zimbabwe, and the Minister Community Development and Social Services of Zambia have joined more than 100 children to mark this year’s World Children’s Day at a summit in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The summit is a moment for children and their countries’ leaders to discuss solutions to […]
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Unveils Pioneering Initiatives and High-Profile Side Events at Conference of the Parties (COP28)
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a multilateral credit and political risk insurer and a member of the IsDB Group, is set to take center stage at COP28, as it announces the launch of its groundbreaking Climate Change Policy&ESG Framework and an agreement to join the Energy Transition […]
Sweden scales up support to civilian population in Sudan
Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is providing an additional SEK 149 million to the civilian population in Sudan. This support will help meet growing humanitarian needs resulting from the armed conflict that broke out in April this year. Parts of the support will also go towards food security and protection of […]
International Partners Call for Calm and Restraint in Garowe
International partners* are concerned about the risk of higher tensions, including the current mobilization of forces, in Garowe. The presence of these forces is intimidating civilians and has led to the closure of schools. There is no justification for violence or the threat of force. Grievances should be addressed peacefully and through dialogue. We call […]
