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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Zambia | Dec 11, 2023

Five African countries report anthrax outbreaks, over 1100 cases recorded

Of the five countries, Zambia is witnessing its largest outbreak since 2011, with nine of its 10 provinces affected

Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported since the start of the year. A total of 1166 suspected and 37 confirmed cases have been recorded in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe – where the…

Source: Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) | Dec 11, 2023

Moody’s Affirms Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with Stable Outlook for the 16th Consecutive Year

ICIEC’s profitability remained resilient in 2022, with a combined ratio of 37.3% and net income of Islamic Dinar 8.2 million, benefitting from enhanced business-coverage, reduced risk

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…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | Dec 11, 2023

Military and Police Officers in Rumbek Learn to Uphold Child Rights

For its part, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) protecting children is a top priority

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…

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- Carbon Farming in Kazakhstan: Unlocking an Opportunity (1)
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Source: BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre | Dec 11, 2023

Kazakhstan is championing climate-smart farming – Report says

IIASA, BRICS Competition Law and Policy Center and TALAP Center for Applied Research has presented the results of their joint report on carbon farming and its prospective implications for Kazakstan

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…

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- Establishing Black Platforms that Creating Opportunity for Black Talent
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Source: Energy Capital & Power | Dec 11, 2023

Establishing Black Platforms that Creating Opportunity for Black Talent

Leaders, innovators and change-makers will gather at the Global Black Impact Summit in Dubai next February to discuss establishing dedicated and inclusive Black platforms

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…

Source: Petrodel Resources Ltd | Dec 11, 2023

Tanzania approves assignment of Afren’s former interest in the Tanga block to Octant

Petrodel and Octant to work together to realise Tanga’s potential

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…

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- Funding from the African Development Bank Group will make it possible to rehabilitate the Nzove 1 wastewater treatment plant and supply drinking water to an additional 227,000 people
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Dec 11, 2023

Rwanda: African Development Bank and the Africa Growing Together Fund (AGTF) mobilize USD 250 million to improve access to water and sanitation

The program’s four components provide for investments in water supply, as well as managing drainage basins, other investments in sanitation and program management, and support for the sector

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…

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Source: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) | Dec 11, 2023

Canon Welcomes 62 New Creative Minds to its EMEA Ambassador Programme

The Ambassador programme is a pioneering initiative which brings together renowned, bold, and inspirational photographers and videographers to share Canon’s passion for visual storytelling

Since its inception in 2008, the Canon EMEA Ambassador programme (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) has grown into one of the most influential industry initiatives bringing photographers, videographers, and cinematographers together, to share their knowledge and skill with the wider imaging community. This month, marking the most comprehensive programme update in the past three years,…

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- Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid Evaluation Center has opened in Imo State, Nigeria
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Source: GE Healthcare | Dec 11, 2023

First comprehensive Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid Evaluation Center in Nigeria opens its doors

In Nigeria, a country with over 200 million people, stroke was the second leading cause of death and disability from a non-communicable disease

In a major milestone in the treatment of stroke patients, the first comprehensive private sector Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid Evaluation Center has opened in Imo State, Nigeria. The Center is the result of a cooperation between Regions Stroke and Neuroscience Hospitals, Labrad Diagnostics Center, and Regions Stroke and Epilepsy…

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- Launch of the CNE, summary of the information meeting of November 13, 2023
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- Official Launch of the National Entrepreneurship Council of Senegal (1)
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Source: Conseil National de l’Entrepreneuriat du Sénégal | Dec 11, 2023

The National Entrepreneurship Council (CNE): A new lease of life for entrepreneurship in Senegal and the Diaspora

This new body offers an open and dynamic platform, as an alternative to traditional employers' organizations, and is committed to strengthening Senegal's economic fabric through innovation and sustainable growth

Under the presidency of His Excellency, Prime Minister Amadou BA, and following a successful initial information meeting on November 13, 2023, the Conseil National de l'Entrepreneuriat (CNE) (https://www.CNE-sn.com) is proud to announce its official launch on December 19, 2023 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dakar. This new body offers…