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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org) and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) have signed an Implementation Agreement for a Line of Financing of USD 25 million in favor of Bank Al Habib Limited in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This agreement is strategically designed to catalyse export opportunities and enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, facilitating exports of non-oil […]

Born in 2016, South Sudan’s National Unity Day is still a child, and full of the boundless energy and enthusiasm to be expected from one. And yes; the Juba launch of the eighth edition of the day had all the parades, singing, dancing, ululations, and other modalities of celebration that can be imagined when more than a thousand young revellers from across the country get together to overcome ethnic and […]

A Qatari Armed Forces aircraft carrying 42 tons of aid arrived Tuesday in El Arish City of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt. The aid includes a field hospital as well as medical equipment and supplies provided by the State of Qatar, bringing the total number of aircraft to 74 and with a total of 2,186 tons of aid. The assistance comes within the framework of the State of Qatar’s […]

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (BAL.NBA.com) and New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) – a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy – today announced that Tonny Drileba, who played for the City Oilers (Uganda) during the 2023 BAL Season, has been awarded the 2023 BAL Ubuntu Trophy in recognition of his ongoing efforts to use the game of basketball to positively impact the […]

The United States, through the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is supporting long-term Moroccan recovery efforts in communities devastated by the September 8 Al Haouz earthquake through programs valued at approximately $12.6 million. In the aftermath of the earthquake, which left over 2,960 people dead and 60,000 homes destroyed, the Kingdom of Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, set out an ambitious five-year plan […]

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) thanks the European Union (EU) for its long-term support to the people of Mauritania. The major contribution of €2,3 million, made through the EU’s Humanitarian Aid Operations department (ECHO), supported the National Disaster Preparedness Programme for the past 6 years. In addition, its crucial contribution of €1,45 million allowed WFP to provide cash assistance to 82,000 Malian refugees in the Mbera camp in 2023. […]

On 29 January 2024, H.E. Ms. Busadee Santipitaks, Acting Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mrs. Constance Chemwayi, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Thailand, with residence in Kuala Lumpur, after presenting the letter of credence to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to enhance relations in all dimensions and discussed ways to promote cooperation in key […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with Admedia Communications, is hosting a crucial Crisis Communication Strategy review workshop in Abuja from January 29th to February 2nd, 2024. The objective of this workshop is to strengthen regional stability, peace, and development by promoting transparent communication during times of crisis. In their opening remarks, Commissioner Abdel-Fatau MUSAH, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, and Dr Cyriaque Agnekethom, […]

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is thrilled to announce that His Excellency President (Dr.) William Samoei Ruto will officiate the second Canada-Africa Business Conference (https://apo-opa.co/3Uk4DYH) scheduled for 19th – 20th February 2024 in Nairobi. The event will also welcome Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada in Kenya. In partnership with the Kenya Private Sector […]