Month: May 2025

 The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, concluded its participation at the 2025 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers with a series of impactful achievements that underscore its role as a leading catalyst for trade and economic development in the OIC Member Countries and with the rest of the world. With a total of US$2.6 billion of agreements signed, the […]

 The winners of the 2025 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics (Development Solutions Achievement category) received the awards during a ceremony on the side lines of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings on 20 May 2025 in Algiers, Algeria. Medikids secured the first place for its innovative waqf initiative aimed at tackling the challenges of waqf management in Indonesia, with a portion of its net waqf […]

 The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) invites you to the high-level “Financing Agribusiness in Africa” Forum, taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Palais des Expositions in Abidjan. This landmark forum brings together decision-makers, investors, development finance institutions, agribusiness leaders, startups, and key technical partners to close the $65 billion financing gap holding back Africa’s food potential. “Transforming Africa’s agriculture requires more than ideas — it demands […]

 By Yi He, Co-Founder of Binance (www.Binance.com) Each year, Africa Day serves as a celebration of the continent’s culture, history, and progress. But in 2025, Africa is doing more than celebrating — it’s leading.  For too long, Africa has been positioned as a “frontier market,” a place waiting to catch up. That narrative is outdated. Africa is not waiting to be included. It is already setting the pace, through innovation […]

 Powering AI data centres, accelerating large-scale solar projects and leading the global energy transition are just three of the critical topics up for debate at next month’s Africa Energy Forum (aef), kicking off for the first time in Cape Town, South Africa, 17–20 June 2025. Forum sponsor Sun Africa returns for the third consecutive year, a testament to its sustained commitment to powering Africa’s clean energy future.  For a full […]

 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – offers its full support and endorsement of the upcoming Africa Energy Technology (AET) conference, recognizing the role the event plays as a platform for fostering innovation and technology in Africa. Taking place May 27-29, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, the event unites government representatives, policymakers and energy technology leaders to discuss financing and technology opportunities […]

 The IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH) (www.IDBGBF.org) signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent Algerian institutions during the Private Sector Forum, held on the sidelines of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. These agreements mark a significant step in strengthening economic cooperation, promoting investment, and supporting private sector participation across IsDB member countries. The signing ceremony took place in Algiers, in the presence of high-level government officials, business leaders, and […]

  Canon hosted its exclusive B2B event- ‘Innovation Summit’ in Bouznika on 21–22 May 2025, bringing together partners and customers. Canon's strategic return to Morocco delivered an immersive visual experience, featuring dedicated zones for key verticals: Commercial Print, SMBs, Corporate, Education, Retail, CAD, and Interior Décor. Building on its successful debut in Egypt, Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com), a leader in imaging technologies, brought the "Innovation Summit" to Morocco […]

 PETROCI CEO Fatoumata Sanogo is confirmed to speak at this year’s edition of African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies. As the head of Ivory Coast’s national oil company, Sanogo plays a central role in shaping the country’s hydrocarbons strategy and driving forward a new phase of investment and collaboration across the Ivorian energy landscape. Ivory Coast has rapidly emerged as one of West Africa’s most stable and forward-looking […]