The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Board of Directors has approved a $66 million loan to the government of Tanzania for additional equity in Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB). The financing will enable TADB to strengthen its capital and enhance the structure and effectiveness of financial and non-financial services it offers to entrepreneurs in the agriculture and related value chains. The Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Phase II project will also […]

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $1 billion guarantee program in collaboration with the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which will allow the Bank to increase its lending capacity in support of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET). Developed in close collaboration with the government of the Republic of South Africa, the program will support projects aligned with South Africa’s […]

A majority of Africans say that corruption in their country is rising, that their government is failing in its efforts to fight it, and that ordinary citizens risk retaliation if they report corruption to the authorities, Afrobarometer’s (www.Afrobarometer.org) latest Pan-Africa Profile (https://apo-opa.co/41k8N4i) reveals. Download document (1): https://apo-opa.co/3NmOey6 Download document (2): https://apo-opa.co/3RDm193 Released ahead of International Anti-Corruption Day (9 December), the Afrobarometer report is based on nationally representative surveys in 39 African countries. […]

The opening day of HSBC SVNS in Cape Town witnessed the very best of rugby sevens with the top 12 men’s and women’s teams in the world showcasing their talents and feeding off the vibrant energy emanating from the stands at the DHL Stadium. There were fireworks on and off the pitch as the new era of rugby sevens continued to bring the feel good factor at the second round […]

Today, the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”) (www.ICC-CPI.int) joins the world in marking Human Rights Day. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted on this day by the United Nations in 1948, turns 75 this year. It is an important milestone in the protection of human rights worldwide. This year’s theme, “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All”, resonates particularly with the Court’s mandate. The ICC seeks accountability for […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receivable a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the call focused on regional developments, notably in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian Territories, in light of the aggravating political and humanitarian situation. President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts and contacts to push toward a ceasefire to protect the civilians and prevent a further deterioration of the miserable […]

The announcement was made during his participation in the “Investing in health for today and tomorrow” event, on the sidelines of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which is currently taking place at Expo City Dubai. The UAE's investments contribute to building more robust health systems that have greater flexibility to confront climate change and to provide effective health services to youth […]

On November 28th, local time, the new generation of DONGFENG SHINE was launched at Park Hyaat Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and began to sell in all Dongfeng exhibition halls in Saudi Arabia, opening a new chapter for Dongfeng (www.Dongfeng-Global.com) to enter the Middle East market. On the evening of the event, Zhang Jian, director of the Middle East Region of Dongfeng Passenger Vehicles Overseas Marketing Department, Albert Venter, director […]

Two joint-bid submissions and one single-bid submission received from member associations representing three confederations; Bid books available on FIFA.com; Host(s) to be appointed through an open vote by FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, on 17 May 2024. Following the unprecedented success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, the bidding process (https://apo-opa.co/47U6E1x) for the 2027 edition of the tournament has reached a key milestone, with the following three bids from member associations across […]