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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16): Mobilizing Global Action for the African Great Green Wall Initiative

The gathering brought together Heads of State and Government, leaders from international financial institutions, technical experts, and other key stakeholders

The 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16) hosted a high-level event to mobilize political support and scale up investments for the African Great Green Wall (GGW) Initiative. Organized in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank,…

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    • (left to right) HE Nardos Bekele-Thomas, HE Dr David Masondo - Deputy Minister of Finance of South Africa, Ms Leila Farah Mokaddem - DG of Southern Africa, HE Andre Nzapayeke - Dean of Africa Group of Heads of Diplomatic Missions, HE Salih Omar Abdu - The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in SA and Ambassador of the State of Eritrea in South Africa
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African Development Bank Celebrates 60 Years of Transformative Impact in Africa Southern Region

The 60th-anniversary celebrations are a testament to the Bank’s resilience and the enduring support of its partners

The African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) proudly celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years of driving social and economic transformation across the African continent. The Southern African regional celebration, held in Johannesburg, brought together leaders, stakeholders, and partners to reflect on the institution’s remarkable journey and its vision for a…

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African Development Bank Group to extend facilities worth $200 million and ZAR 3.6 billion to Standard Bank Group to increase trade in Africa and support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

The partnership will bolster Standard Bank Group’s capital, increase support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa and expand trade across the African continent

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved two financial facilities for South-Africa based Standard Bank Group to support economic development in Africa. The first is a $200 million trade finance risk participation agreement (RPA) for Standard Bank of South Africa Limited; the second is a…

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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) engages stakeholders on changing the dynamics of higher education in Africa

Educational experts, policymakers, members of the business and entrepreneurial communities, ICT and technology leaders, and educators participated in the event, sharing insights and strategies

ECA collaborated with stakeholders to examine the crucial role of higher education in promoting sustainable development in Africa at a forum on higher education in Africa, held from December 10 to 12, 2024, in Nairobi. Dubbed:  "2024 UNESCO Forum on Higher Education in Africa: A Driver for Sustainable Development," the…

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    • Dr Leandre Bassole, the Bank’s Deputy Director General for East Africa and Country Manager for Ethiopia (6th Right) with other dignitaries who attended the Bank’s 60thanniversary commemoration
    • Dr Leandre Bassole, the Bank’s Deputy Director General for East Africa and Country Manager for Ethiopia, addressing guests in marking the Bank’s 60th anniversary
    • Ethiopia’s State Minister of Finance for Economic Cooperation, Semereta Sewasew, gives her address at the Bank’s 60th anniversary celebrations in the capital Addis Ababa
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Bank commemorates 60 years of impact in Ethiopia

From 1975, when the Bank first began operations in Ethiopia, it has financed 213 projects including 39 in transportation, 28 in energy; 66 in agriculture; and some five projects in job creation

Ethiopia has joined other countries across the continent to celebrate the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) 60th anniversary with a colourful and instructive trip down ‘Memory Lane’. On 29 November 2024, an eventful day of activities, organized by the Bank’s country office and the Government of Ethiopia, was held in the…

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FIND, Unitaid support launch of diaTROPIX, Institut Pasteur de Dakar’s new regional diagnostics manufacturer advancing high-quality diagnostics for the continent and beyond

The African continent is one of the largest consumers of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) globally, with over half a billion tests used annually, particularly for malaria and HIV

Today, as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) will inaugurate the new diaTROPIX diagnostic manufacturing site in Mbao. This facility is one of just a few high-volume production sites in the region to achieve an international quality management standard (ISO 13485-certification) for rapid diagnostic…

EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC)

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    • The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce and Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export sign a partnership for tangible results in support of Ivorian exports
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The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce and Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export sign a partnership for tangible results in support of Ivorian exports

The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) and Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export have signed a strategic partnership agreement focused on concrete and measurable actions to accelerate the development of Ivorian exports

This significant agreement, officially signed on December 9, 2024, reflects a shared commitment to strengthening international trade, financing, and the competitiveness of Ivorian businesses in European and global markets. A Multifaceted Partnership In accordance with Article 1 of the agreement, this collaboration is structured around four main pillars: Access to…

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    • The African Development Bank's financial support for Zambia aims to increase private sector participation in the economy, with a particular emphasis on agro-industrial development and climate-smart investments
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Zambia: African Development Bank grants loan of $108 million to strengthen economic governance

The funds allow the implementation of the Fiscal Sustainability and Economic Resilience Support Programme which is a key pillar in efforts to build a resilient and diversified Zambian economy

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $108 million to Zambia for an initiative aimed at strengthening the country's economic governance and implement reforms in key public sectors. The funds allow the implementation of the Fiscal Sustainability and Economic Resilience Support Programme…

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Nalouo Hair: Luxurious Raw Indian Hair Extensions Sourced Directly from Temples

By working closely with local communities and skilled artisans, we guarantee not only natural, luxurious textures, but also ethical and respectful sourcing practices

At Nalouo Hair (www.NalouoHair.com), we believe that hair is more than just an accessory: it's an expression of confidence, individuality and style. Founded by a passionate mother-daughter duo, our brand is built on unrivalled expertise, quality and integrity. With over 30 years' experience in the hair extension industry, our founder…

BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre
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BRICS antitrust authorities turned against Covantis

BRICS Competitive Agencies are set to develop a new approach on food markets regulation; One of the largest global blockchain platforms on commodities, Covantis, may be the first to fall under restrictions

At the 3rd BRICS + (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, Arab Emirates, Ethiopia + partners) Digital Competition Forum, the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre (www.BRICSCompetition.org) presented a new methodological approach to analyzing and regulating food markets that takes into account their accelerating digitalization. Specific tools that…