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  The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has been ranked Global #1 Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) in the 2025 Bloomberg and LSEG Data&Analytics Islamic Syndications League Tables, marking five consecutive years of leadership in the Islamic syndications market. The Bloomberg ranking highlights the Corporation’s strength in originating and leading complex Islamic syndicated trade finance transactions, supported by its […]

  The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms. Dylis Cedras as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Enterprise Seychelles Agency (ESA). Ms. Cedras holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from the University of the West of Scotland and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with Marketing from the University of London. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Management at the University […]

  The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Matric Class of 2025 following the release of the National Senior Certificate results. The Deputy President commends the matriculants for their resilience, discipline, and determination in reaching this important milestone, noting that their achievement represents both personal success and a critical contribution to the country’s future development. In his message, the […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly as well as Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat; Minister of State for Military Production, Mohamed Salah El-Din; Minister of Local Development, Dr. Manal Awad; Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Maya Morsy; and Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Eng. Sherif El Sherbini. The meeting was also attended by Advisor to […]

  The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) (https://OPECFund.org) is undertaking an official mission to Côte d’Ivoire, led by OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, to further strengthen strategic cooperation with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and advance joint efforts to support sustainable development across Africa. A highlight of the visit was the AfDB–OPEC Fund Partnership Day at AfDB headquarters, which brought together senior leadership from both institutions to […]

  As part of the voluntary communications programme managed pro bono by APO Group (https://APO-opa.com) to support the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, we are seeking an experienced Digital Media Manager/s for LinkedIn and Facebook. Location: Remote (Europe or Africa) Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)   Commitment: 2 days per week, for at least 6 months  About the Role  The governing body of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa (SECAM) is seeking dynamic and […]

  Libya’s renewable energy transition will take center stage at the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, with confirmed participation from the Renewable Energy Holding company (REHC), the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL), Repsol Renovables, TotalEnergies and the Libyan Solar System Company (LSSC). TotalEnergies and Repsol Renovables’ parent company joins LEES 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor while REAoL will participate as an official partner, underscoring the summit’s strategic alignment with […]

  The MRD Foundation is proud to announce that its CEO, Mouhamed Dieng, who is also President of MIR Holding (https://MIRHolding.Odoo.com/), will be the guest of honor at the first edition of Heirs of Greatness Day, a leading pan-African ceremony dedicated to recognizing leaders whose vision, impact, and commitment are characterized by long-term thinking, transmission, and responsibility. Held in Casablanca, Heirs of Greatness Day brought together decision-makers, creators, and builders […]

  On his first official visit as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih today called for stronger global support to develop the solutions refugees need to rebuild their lives. Speaking in Nairobi after visiting Kakuma municipality in northern Kenya, Salih acknowledged Kenya’s decades-long generosity in hosting refugees and the farsighted policies that allow refugees to work and access health care, education and financial services. “Despite scarce resources, Kenya […]