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Moody's Investor Services (Moody’s) affirmed ICIEC’s (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with a stable outlook for the 16th consecutive year. The affirmation of the rating reflects the strong fundamentals - ICIEC’s financial position, risk governance and continued support from its parent - the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and multiple sovereign members of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Moody’s highlighted the continuation of strengthening of the standalone credit […]

Ongoing conflict in South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, has led to untold suffering for women and children. For its part, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) protecting children is a top priority. Recently in Rumbek, the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Child Protection Unit hosted a two-day workshop for officers from the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) and National Police Service (SSNPS) on child rights and ways to […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Dr. Assem El-Gazzar, Advisor to the President for Urban Planning Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed and Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Major General Ahmed Al-Azazy. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting followed up on the status of new cities projects in various areas and […]

The Government has increased bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund to ensure smooth learning. This follows the signing into law of The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill by President William Ruto on Monday. The law increases the allocation from 35 per cent to 40 per cent, a move that will facilitate continuity and completion of education by students. The additional funds will also cater for school feeding programmes, […]

The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now the real work begins and must continue every day. For the Western Cape Government (WCG), addressing gender-based violence is not limited to the period of 25 November to 10 December. It is a priority throughout the year. The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has been leading the roll-out […]

IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) alongside the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre (www.BRICSCompetition.org) and the TALAP Center for Applied Research have presented the results of their joint research in the Central Asia Pavilion at COP28 in Dubai. Michael Obersteiner, Director of the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford, and Principal Research Scholar in ASA presented the key findings of ASA's report “Carbon Farming in Kazakhstan: […]

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS), a highly anticipated event celebrating #BlackExcellence and fostering global unity, is set to address a critical topic at its upcoming edition: the importance of dedicated Black platforms that create opportunities for Black talent. Taking place next February in Dubai, the summit will bring together global leaders, influencers, entrepreneurs and visionaries to tackle the underrepresentation of Black individuals and drive transformative change. The summit highlights […]

Petrodel Resources Ltd. (‘Petrodel’), a leading energy company in the development of oil and gas reserves, confirms Tanzania’s Minister of Energy, has approved the assignment of 74% interest in the Tanga block from Afren Tanzania Ltd. to Octant Energy Tanzania Ltd. (‘Octant’) in accordance with Section 86(2) of the Petroleum Act 2015. The parties Petrodel (26%) and Octant (the operator - 74%) can now move into the final 3-year period […]

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved loans of almost USD 250 million to Rwanda in Abidjan on 1 December 2023, to improve the population’s access to water and sanitation services. The Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program for Transformation, currently in Phase I, will receive a loan of USD 199.5 million from the Bank, and another of USD 50 million from the Africa Growing […]