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Islamic Finance Expands Africa’s Energy Investment Landscape, Strengthening Arab-African Cooperation

Africa’s energy sector is seeing growing interest from Islamic financial institutions, as demonstrated by the recent $400 million Murabaha financing secured by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This transaction not only underscores the growing role of Islamic finance in Africa’s infrastructure development, but also highlights significant opportunities for deeper financial cooperation between Arab and African nations in the energy sector. The strong demand for AFC’s facility, which attracted 11 Islamic financial […]

17 February, 2025

World

India’s opposition calls for resignation of railway minister

In New Delhi - calls are growing for the resignation of India's railway minister - a day after 18 people were killed in a stampede at an overcrowded railway station in the capital city. The youngest victim was seven years old and the oldest 79. A probe is underway but the opposition claims the government is suppressing details of the tragedy, as Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

17 February, 2025

World

In S.A, ANC Condemns Brutal Murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks

In S.A, the ANC says it is outraged at the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, a respected religious leader and human rights advocate. Often described as the world’s first openly gay imam, the 58-year-old was gunned down in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Saturday. Hendricks was the founder of the Inner Circle and in 2011 established the LGBTQ+ inclusive Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says Hendricks […]

17 February, 2025

APO International

Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit 2025 to take place in Rwanda

This year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Africa Universities Summit (www.TimesHigherEd-events.com) will take place in Kigali, Rwanda on 18–20 March 2025. The prestigious summit will bring together cross-continental partners from higher education, industry, policy and civil society to discuss the greatest challenges and opportunities facing African higher education and broader society. The discussions will centre around the topic of “United leadership: Harnessing African education for sustainable growth” and will bring together […]

17 February, 2025

APO International

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) to organize OIC Business Intelligence Centre (OBIC) Capacity Building Program on Business Intelligence and Information Sharing in Jakarta

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.ISDB.org), a Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is proud to announce the organization of its upcoming event the Capacity-Building Programme for Users of the OIC Business Intelligence Centre (OBIC), scheduled during the period 18-20 February 2025 Jakarta, Indonesia. This pivotal event will bring together leading experts and practitioners in credit information […]

17 February, 2025

Oshiwambo

Aalumentu yane ya mangwapo mo Durban sho yaadhika taya tutu omudhimba mokatokoli

Opolisi mo Durban oya mangapo aafekelwa yatatu mboka yaadhika ya humbata omudhimba mokatololi mo Isipingo. Onzonkundana yo SABC oya lopota kutya sho ya pulwapulwa aafekelwa oya ndopa oku fatulula kutya omudhimba otayegu ningi shike. Omupopiliko gopolisi mo Kwazul Natal Rbert Netshiunda okwati opolisi oya mangapo yatatu sho yaadhika nomudhimba,nokuya uuyuki moshipala. Tati oya yakula oolopota dhaalumentu ya 4 ya humbata omudhimba mokatololi,naasho yaadhika kopolisi,oyaadhika ya humbata omudhimba gwa yoonuka mokatololi,noku […]

17 February, 2025

World

Third plane lands in India carrying deportees from U.S

A US military plane has arrived in India with a third batch of deportees as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal migrants. The deportations are in focus after a political row broke out in India over the treatment of citizens, some of whom were shackled on one of the flights. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

17 February, 2025

South Africa

DA Raises Alarm Over Poor Perimeter Security at SA Prisons

The DA says it is concerning that nearly half of South Africa’s correctional facilities lack adequate perimeter fencing. A parliamentary question reply from minister for Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, revealed that an estimated one-billion-rand is required to address the fencing deficiencies at 120 prisons nationwide. The DA’s, Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba, says the lack of specific completion dates for any of these projects, attributed to funding uncertainties, raises serious concerns:

17 February, 2025

Namibia

McLeod-Katjirua Denies Preferential Treatment To One Africa Tv

Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has refuted allegations of receiving special treatment in settling her municipal bill with the City of Windhoek. She explained that she only engaged the municipality after her water supply was cut off due to an outstanding debt of N$27,000. One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa reports:

17 February, 2025