The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a multilateral credit and political risk insurer and a member of the IsDB Group and the African Development Bank, have signed a strategic risk sharing engagement aimed at fostering sustainable development in Côte d’Ivoire. In this landmark collaboration, ICIEC has provided an insurance capacity of EUR 194 million, backstopping the EUR 400 million Partial Credit Guarantee (PCG) […]

Concerns on the increasing public debt burden continue to dominate debate and this time, Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on National Economy to make an assessment on the country’s public debt and report back to Parliament.   Tayebwa made the directive during the debate on the National Budget Framework Paper for financial years, 2024/2025 - 2028/2029 (NBFP) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024. According to the Minister of […]

The new justice and accountability programme launched together with the Ministry of Justice and Justice sector actors reflects the shared commitment to advancing justice, reconciliation and human rights, laying a strong foundation for sustainable development and unity.  The Ministry of Justice, EU Delegation to Rwanda and some key actors in the Justice sector have launched a new programme called the Justice and Accountability Programme (JAP). This programme aims at ‘Empowering Rwanda's Justice and Reconciliation […]

“TRT World Citizen Awards,” which is among TRT's (www.TRT.net.tr) most significant social responsibility initiatives and was launched in 2017 with the principle of “Inspiring Positive Change,” found its recipients at the ceremony held last night. Awarded in five different categories to individuals who have made significant contributions to their societies on a global scale, the “TRT World Citizen Awards” contribute to sharing the stories of these individuals with the world […]

As the fourth industrial revolution continues to unfold, demand for skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines has skyrocketed. At this year’s edition of the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://apo-opa.co/4bfrD0T) – taking place in Dubai on February 27 – a dedicated panel will showcase the scientists, engineers and tech leaders making waves in STEM professions and underscore the value of diversity in thought and perspective when it comes […]

The President of the Republic of Liberia H.E Joseph Nyuma Boakai has spoken highly of the need for Liberians to make strategic adjustments and changes to their mindsets, if the society is to transform. Serving as Commencement Speaker Tuesday, January 30, 2024 of the United Methodist University 19th Commencement Convocation in Doemah’s Town, Margibi County, President Boakai said change must first start with Liberians individually before it permeates to the […]

The President of the Republic, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced a series of critical measures aimed at combating the plague of substance abuse and drug addiction in the country. President Boakai declared the proliferation of drugs and substance abuse as National Health Emergency as further commit his government’s commitment to swiftly and decisively nip the problem in the bud. Delivering his Annual Message Monday, barely a week after assuming […]

“FAO and the private sector have a shared goal – to explore innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region,” said Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, during an interactive dialogue held by FAO with key private sector players to collaborate, share insights, and collectively shape the future of agrifood systems in the region.  The dialogue, titled “Engaging the Private Sector in Accelerating Agrifood Systems Transformation […]

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on world leaders to recognize that the increasing levels of inter-dependency amongst the comity of nations translates into shared destinies, whether good or bad, across the globe. Speaking at the annual Africa Day event, on Tuesday, 30th January, 2024, Vienna, Austria, President Akufo-Addo told the gathering of global leaders that, he believes a well-developed and prosperous Africa would be good, […]