Source: Binance |

Binance Research: Binance Full-Year 2025 & Themes for 2026 — Key Insights & Market Outlook

The report outlines the most decision-useful takeaways, with emphasis on the structural signals: clearer regulatory frameworks, expanding institutional access

Binance Research (www.Binance.com) has published a full-year report summarizing what defined crypto markets in 2025 and outlining themes for 2026. The report outlines the most decision-useful takeaways, with emphasis on the structural signals: clearer regulatory frameworks, expanding institutional access, stablecoins scaling as settlement infrastructure, DeFi maturing into a cash-flow sector,…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation Announces Disbursement of €1 Billion from the EU under the Macro-Financial Assistance & Budget Support Mechanism (MFA) Following the Implementation of 16 Measures under the National Structural Reform Program

This financing forms part of the broader package signed in October during the first Egypt–EU Summit in Brussels

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, announced today, Thursday, the disbursement of €1 billion in concessional development financing from the European Union under the first tranche of the second phase of the Macro-Financial Assistance and Budget Support Mechanism (MFA). This disbursement follows the announcement…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Egypt |

Commission provides €1 billion in macro-financial assistance to Egypt

This financial support, the first of the expected three instalments under the ongoing €4 billion MFA operation, will help Egypt cover part of its ongoing financing needs and ensure macroeconomic stability

Today, the European Commission disbursed €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Egypt, an important commitment of the EU-Egypt Strategic Comprehensive Partnership signed in March 2024.   Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said: “Egypt is an important strategic partner for the European Union. Today's €1 billion payment shows both the EU's commitment to this partnership…

Arab Coordination Group (ACG)
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Arab Coordination Group and African Development Bank Group Launch a Structured Strategic Partnership to Scale Co-Financing and Investment in Africa

The High-Level Consultation Meeting culminated in the adoption of a Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the ACG and the AfDB

 High-Level Consultation Meeting brings together Heads of the Arab Coordination Group and the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan Joint declaration adopted to strengthen partnership for Africa’s economic transformation. The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (www.theACG.org) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) launched a new phase of their partnership aimed at…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Arab Coordination Group and African Development Bank Group Launch a Structured Strategic Partnership to Scale Co-Financing and Investment in Africa

The High-Level Consultation Meeting culminated in the adoption of a Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the ACG and the AfDB

High-Level Consultation Meeting brings together Heads of the Arab Coordination Group and the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan. Joint declaration adopted to strengthen partnership for Africa’s economic transformation. The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) launched a new phase of their partnership aimed at…

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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Ranked #1 Globally in Islamic Syndications by Bloomberg and LSEG Data & Analytics in 2025

The Bloomberg ranking highlights the Corporation’s strength in originating and leading complex Islamic syndicated trade finance transactions, supported by its ability to mobilize a broad and diversified global investor base

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has been ranked Global #1 Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) in the 2025 Bloomberg and LSEG Data & Analytics Islamic Syndications League Tables, marking five consecutive years of leadership in the Islamic syndications…

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OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) strengthens partnership with African Development Bank Group during official mission to Côte d’Ivoire

The OPEC Fund and the AfDB have partnered for nearly five decades, supporting some 120 projects across energy, transport, agriculture, water, health, education and financial sectors with US$1.5 billion in co-financing

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) (https://OPECFund.org) is undertaking an official mission to Côte d’Ivoire, led by OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, to further strengthen strategic cooperation with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and advance joint efforts to support sustainable development across Africa. A highlight of the…

Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Mahama Administration Pays US$1.470 Billion to Clear Energy Sector Debt and Restore World Bank Guarantee within First Year

The Government of Ghana assures the general public, industry stakeholders, and international partners that the era of uncontrolled energy sector debt accumulation is over

The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, has decisively resolved the crippling energy sector debt that posed one of the gravest risks to Ghana’s financial stability. When President Mahama assumed office in January 2025, the energy sector had been pushed to the brink by years…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: Ambassador Jardine expresses gratitude for strong collaboration during his tenure

Minister Faure thanked Ambassador Jardine for his commitment and engagement towards the relationship between the Seychelles and the U.S.A

The Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Henry Jardine paid a virtual farewell call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure on Thursday 08 January 2026. During the call, Ambassador Jardine expressed his gratitude to the Minister…

Source: Afreximbank |

Levene Energy Secures $64M Facility from Afreximbank to Acquire Strategic Stake in Axxela Limited

This landmark transaction provides Levene Energy with direct entry into Nigeria’s regulated midstream and downstream gas sectors

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has provided a USD 64 million Acquisition Finance Facility to Levene Energy Development Limited. The facility supports Levene Energy’s equity commitment to Bluecore Gas Infraco Limited (the “Acquirer”) enabling the acquisition of a 30% equity stake in Axxela Limited, one of West Africa’s leading gas…