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The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA), has protested the move by government to move it into the Ministry of Finance saying that its objectives and functions will not be effectively carried out within the hierarchy of the Ministry. Meeting the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Executive Director UMRA, Ms. Edith Tusuubira, said it is best to separate policy and regulation formulation from implementation and enforcement since the […]

A panel session during the Global Black Impact Summit 2024 – which is organized by Energy Capital&Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) – explored perseverance; challenges faced by black leaders; and the role of mentorship in overcoming barriers. Mentorship plays a crucial role in breaking barriers within various industries worldwide, the opening panel of the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://apo-opa.co/49MngZG) emphasized in Dubai on February 27. With almost every economic sector faced with challenges including underrepresentation, barriers […]

A flagship panel discussion at the Global Black Impact Summit 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/4bS2YzB) in Dubai unpacked the dynamics of black wealth and business building. Diana Matroos, journalist and radio host in the Netherlands, moderated the session, working with a diverse group of highly experienced panelists to work on the challenges for the black business community and expose opportunities and pathways forward. The panel, titled Building Black Wealth: Exploring the Power and Potential of […]

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to Qatar Tayeb Dbd Robleh. The meeting discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.    

"We aim to ensure that, as we support the transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the Somali Security Forces (SSF), we are facilitating the handover to an empowered, well-equipped force with clear capacities,” said the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) and Head of UNSOS, Dr Aisa Kacyira Kirabo, during the recently concluded three-day workshop on Business Relationship Management and Digital Transformation. Twenty-eight personnel from the Somali Security […]

Société Nationale des Pétroles (SONAP) – the national oil company of Guinea-Conakry – has joined the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum (https://apo-opa.co/49PYw2M) as a Bronze Sponsor. Taking place in Paris on May 14-15, the forum will showcase the continent’s leading energy prospects, including Guinea-Conakry's untapped hydrocarbon potential and pledge to renew and de-risk exploration. Guinea-Conakry is currently finalizing the terms of its 22-block bid round, which is expected to bring […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission welcomed a delegation from the Council of the EU-Africa Working Party (COAFR) as an important step towards enhancing West African regional stability and integration. This meeting is an important step towards strengthening the long-standing collaboration between ECOWAS and the European Union, with a focus on shared regional goals of peace, security, and sustainable development. H.E. Ms. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of […]

The Global Black Impact Summit opened in Dubai, featuring remarks delivered by Bermuda Minister of Economy and Labor Jason Hayward and Black Impact Foundation Chairman Clarence Seedorf. The event is organized by Energy Capital&Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com). There is a need for inspirational leaders who can guide the global Black community during times of crisis, Bermuda’s Minister of Economy and Labor Jason Hayward stated during the opening of Global Black Impact Summit […]

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the renowned international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa), proudly announces the extension of the Global Mercy’s stay in Sierra Leone. This affirms the commitment to addressing the surgical needs of the Sierra Leonean people and advancing healthcare education in the region. Since its arrival in Freetown in August 2023, the Global Mercy™ – Mercy Ships’ largest and newest hospital ship – has been delivering […]