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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)

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    • Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem during the session in Riyadh KSA, 30 April 2024
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Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem Highlights Islamic Development Bank's Pioneering Role in Islamic Finance

The Acting Director General listed many firsts by the IsDB, including pioneering Islamic financial transactions and instruments, as well as creating an ecosystem for Islamic finance to grow

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) played a pioneering role and made defining contributions to the growth and development of Islamic finance globally over the past 50 years, Acting Director General of IsDB Institute, Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, has said. Dr. Al-Suwailem made these remarks while welcoming participants of a side event…

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

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    • 15th Islamic Summit: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Calls on Member States to Redouble Efforts to Stop Israel’s Genocide and War Crimes against the Palestinian People (1)
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15th Islamic Summit: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Calls on Member States to Redouble Efforts to Stop Israel’s Genocide and War Crimes against the Palestinian People

Urges More International Support for the Recognition of the State of Palestine and Assistance in Attaining Full Membership in the United Nations

The 15th Islamic Summit Conference of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (www.new.OIC-oci.org) commenced its deliberation in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, in the presence of their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, heads of states, and governments of the OIC member States, and high-level dignitaries from…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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Who Wins All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Hosting Rights?: African Union writes Nigeria, South Africa to Bid

The hosting rights of AFRIMA are usually bestowed on a country that shows capacity and commitment to meet up with the requirement and conditions

The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially invited the governments of Nigeria and South Africa to take advantage of the hosting rights benefits of the next 2 editions of the prestigious annual All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA (www.AFRIMA.org). In a letter bearing reference number HHS/CUL/16/170.23 and signed by the AUC's…

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH)

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    • Africa’s Business Heroes Takes 40 Entrepreneurs to China and Extends 2024 Application Deadline (1)
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Africa’s Business Heroes Takes 40 Entrepreneurs to China and Extends 2024 Application Deadline

US$1.5 million in grant funding will be distributed among the top 10 finalists; the first prize winner will receive an award of US$300,000

Between April 20-27, the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org), a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, hosted 40 participants—consisting of top 10 Heroes, other finalists and partners from across Africa—in Hangzhou, China. Participants engaged in an immersive experience at Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Azule Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 Amid Bold Upstream Plans
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Azule Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 Amid Bold Upstream Plans

Angola’s largest independent equity oil and gas producer is optimizing and digitizing its upstream operations, securing a broad vision for the future of Angolan energy production

Aiming to increase production above 1.1 million barrels of oil per day (bopd) – while diversifying into gas monetization and value-added activities – Angola is spearheading the revitalization of its upstream landscape as a mature petroleum producer. International energy company Azule Energy has signed onto African Energy Week: Invest in…

Energy Capital & Power
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Africa50 Group to Discuss Lucrative Energy Investment Opportunities at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

Invest in African Energy 2024 will host Africa50 Group to discuss energy investment opportunities within the African market

Strategy Director for Africa50 Infrastructure Investment (Africa50 Group) Molly Omolara Gbodimowo will discuss lucrative investment opportunities within Africa’s energy value chain at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris in May. Dedicated to fostering Africa’s development by spearheading bankable projects and collaborating with public and private sector investors,…

Cigna Healthcare
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Cigna Vitality Study finds that Kenyans have the greatest vitality in the world but also suffer most from burnout

Spanning twelve global markets, the study delved into eight key aspects of well-being: social, occupational, financial, intellectual, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental

Study Aims to Provide a Holistic Look at Health and Wellbeing; Kenyans exhibit high vitality and a positive outlook on life. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4dAMkWr The Cigna Healthcare Vitality Study has identified Kenyans as enjoying the most vitality out of the 12 markets analyzed. The global health services company attributes Kenyan vitality…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Enhancing African Oil Production: Grupo Simples Oil Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Bronze Sponsor
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Enhancing African Oil Production: Grupo Simples Oil Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Bronze Sponsor

Grupo Simples Oil will participate in African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy as a Bronze Sponsor, showcasing its commitment to expanding its presence in the African energy sector

Oil and gas company Grupo Simples Oil will participate at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy – taking place 4-8 November in Cape Town – as a Bronze Sponsor. Aligned with the theme, Energy Growth through an Enabling Environment, AEW: Invest in African Energy will showcase promising developments…

South African Rugby
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Koen happy with final product in win over Cameroon

Koen had high praise for the way the team kept hammering away at their opponents despite the difficult conditions and applauded his bench players for exploiting the gaps

Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen expressed his satisfaction with his team’s 55-0 victory over Cameroon in a windy Stade Makis in Antananarivo, Madagascar on Saturday, opening their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup account with a full house of points. Koen had high praise for the way the team kept hammering…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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    • The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) on a mission in Côte d’Ivoire to disseminate Community Provisions on Competition and Consumer Protection
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) on a mission in Côte d’Ivoire to disseminate Community Provisions on Competition and Consumer Protection

While in Côte d’Ivoire, the ECOWAS mission met with senior officials from ministries, government departments and agencies, business organisations

A delegation from ECOWAS/ERCA led by Mrs Massandje Toure-Litse, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, accompanied by the Executive Director of ARCC, Dr Simeon Konan KOFFI and representatives of the National Competition Commission, held an information and a sensitisation session with national stakeholders about Community provisions on competition and consumer…