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 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 […]

 Against the backdrop of the 2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report, which reveals stagnating progress and mounting threats to malaria elimination across the continent, Heads of State and Government at the African Union Summit committed to mobilising domestic resources and scaling up integrated and innovative financing. Leaders also urged global partners to recommit to the fight against malaria through the replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.  […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that HRH the Crown Prince of Jordan conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II to President El-Sisi. The President appreciated this gesture and emphasized Egypt's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Jordan in all fields, to […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Ayman Ashour.  Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the meeting reviewed national projects being implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, including the establishment of national universities, digital transformation, and the automation of services. The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research offered an […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of the World Jewish Congress, Mr. Ronald S. Lauder. The meeting was also attended by Head of the General Intelligence Service, Mr. Hassan Rashad. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting focused on ways to restore stability in the Middle East. It reviewed Egypt’s efforts to implement the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, including the exchange of hostages […]

  New Award Will be Given Out Annually to Individuals and Organizations Making Exceptional Contributions to Humanitarian Efforts  NBA Africa Will Donate 55 Basketball Courts to Communities on the Continent in Honor of Mutombo and His Iconic Jersey Number  NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today announced the creation of the NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, a new annual honor that will recognize a person or an organization that works to advance […]

 The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) today named two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN analyst, Chiney Ogwumike as the First Female BAL Ambassador. The announcement was made by BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall during the Africa Luncheon at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. Ogwumike is a passionate advocate for gender equity in sports and the sustainable development of basketball. Through her work, she aims to inspire young girls and women to […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to lead the South African delegation to the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Heads of State and Government. This gathering of continental leadership will take place this weekend, 15 and 16 February 2025.  The Assembly will take place under the  AU theme for 2025, “Justice for African and People of African Descent Through Reparations”. In this context, it […]

 The European Union (EU) has committed TZS 17.8 billion (€6.5 million) to empower Tanzanian civil society, focusing on key areas such as good governance, media freedom, youth empowerment, and public financial accountability. This investment, funded through the Civil Society Thematic Programme and the Finance for Growth Action, aims to foster a more transparent, just, and inclusive society by strengthening the voices of citizens and institutions. "Today, as we formalize these […]