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World Health Organization (WHO) - Rwanda
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Rwanda |

Securing a healthier future: Rwanda's vaccination efforts protect children from polio

Although the last polio case in Rwanda was reported three decades ago, the vaccination campaign aimed to reach all children under the age of seven regardless of their previous immunization status

When community health workers announced a mass polio vaccination campaign in Karongi, on the eastern shores of Lake Kivu last year, mother Marie Claire Umutoniwase knew this was her opportunity to protect the health of her now nine-month-old daughter Ornella. Umutoniwase had learned from community health workers the devastating effects…

The World Bank Group
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African Leaders Unveil Bold Transformation Agenda at Summit, Backed by Powerful New Coalition

Leaders from across Africa pledge ambitious economic reforms, with the World Bank's IDA at the heart of the strategy

In a historic show of unity, 19 African Heads of State assembled at a major summit committed to focusing development aspirations across the continent. This ambitious agenda, aiming to dramatically improve lives and create new opportunities, positions the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) as a cornerstone for success. Beyond…

Mukuru

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In its 20th year, Mukuru named in FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies list for fifth time in a row

The recognition coincides with the financial services platform turning 20 years old and still growing

As next-generation financial services platform Mukuru (https://www.Mukuru.com) marks the major milestone of being in business for 20 years, FCX Intelligence has announced that it has made the list of Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for the fifth successive year. The award goes a long way in demonstrating how Mukuru has…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (RAAF): 10 Years Serving the Agricultural Development in West Africa and the Sahel

RAAF has facilitated the exchange of knowledge, resources and best practices, empowering stakeholders to address the multifaceted challenges facing the agricultural sector

Officially launched in Lomé (Togo) on 27 September 2013, the Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (RAAF) has already got ten years in implementing its mandate. To recall, RAAF mandate is to ensure technical implementation of regional programmes and investment plans contributing to the operationalisation of the Regional agricultural policy…

Mercy Ships

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Lifetime Achievement Award for tireless efforts and passion for improving healthcare in Africa – Dr. Juliette Tuakli

The awards gala was the culmination of the summit, hosted by Zenith Global Health, and took place at the prestigious Accra International Conference Centre April 22-24

Founder and Medical Director of CHILD Accra, Dr. Juliette M. Tuakli, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award at the 4th Africa Healthcare Awards and Summit (AHAS) for her tireless efforts and passion for improving healthcare and the lives of children and families throughout Africa.  The awards gala was the…

African Energy Chamber
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Namibian Content, Energy Security, Jobs, Women Empowerment a priority for Oil and Gas Sector Not Xenophobia

For the African Energy Chamber, the criticism, consistent slander and repetition of gossip from “The Namibian” newspaper does not have any merit

While Rwanda is commemorating 30 years of genocide, many Africans know all too well what can happen when media outlets single out certain groups of people and Individuals for constant attacks. Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines instigated the hate. “The Namibian” newspaper has become the Radio Télévision Libre des…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
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Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President Calls for Nurturing Entrepreneurial Leaders during 18th Global Islamic Finance Forum

The forum attracted an array of thought leaders, policymakers, financial experts, and major stakeholders in the Islamic finance industry

The 18th Islamic Development Bank Global Forum (https://IsDBInstitute.org) on Islamic Finance has been successfully held on the sidelines of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings and Golden Jubilee Celebration in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In his opening remarks, IsDB President, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser, called for nurturing a generation of entrepreneurial leaders…

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

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    • International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Participates in Private Sector Forum to Strengthen Global Trade Ties and Drive Economic Collaboration Among Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member Countries
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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Participates in Private Sector Forum to Strengthen Global Trade Ties and Drive Economic Collaboration Among Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member Countries

Insightful Discussions and Billion Dollar Agreements Mark a Day of Significant Advancements in Trade Finance and Development During 49th IsDB Group Annual Meetings

On the second day of the 49th IsDB Annual Meetings, the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, participated in the 2024 Private Sector Forum (PSF 2024) and signed several agreements. ITFC engaged in a series of strategic meetings, solidifying the…

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    • Professor Asutay Receives Award of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics
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Professor Asutay Receives Award of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics

Prof. Asutay was awarded the prize in recognition of his significant work on Islamic moral economy and the articulation of Islamic finance to be supportive of sustainable development and the welfare of human beings

The first-place winner of the 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) in Islamic Economics, Professor Mehmet Asutay, received the award during a ceremony in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The award was presented by the IsDB Vice President (Operations), Dr. Mansur Muhtar, on behalf of H.E.…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) participates in high-level workshop on regional integration

The primary objective of the workshop is to cultivate a deeper understanding, foster better collaboration, and coordinate regional integration efforts to advance the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Integration Agenda

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is participating in the “High-Level Workshop on Regional Integration. This hybrid workshop, organised both physically and virtually, kicks-off in Kasane, Botswana from Sunday 28 April 2024 and extending through Tuesday 30 April 2024 and is under the theme “43 Years of Regional…