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United Nations Secretary-General
Source: United Nations Secretary-General |

On Africa Industrialization Day, Secretary-General Calls for Green, Digitally Connected Growth to Unlock Continent’s Potential

This year’s theme — Transforming Africa’s Economy through Sustainable Industrialization, Regional Integration and Innovation — highlights the urgent need for an industrial future that is both green and digitally connected

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Africa Industrialization Day, observed on 20 November: On Africa Industrialization Day, we celebrate the continent’s determination to transform its economies and build a sustainable future for all. Across Africa, green industries are expanding — powered to a great extent by the ingenuity and…

Afreximbank

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    • L-R: Engineer Sameh Soliman, Chairman of SAMCO, with Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development after signing the financing agreement for the construction of Akii Bua Olympic Stadium (Uganda)
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Source: Afreximbank |

Afreximbank extends $36.4-million contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company (SAMCO) for stadium project in Uganda

The project will help consolidate SAMCO’s position as a leading African contractor capable of executing large-scale, government-backed projects across the continent

African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has extended a US$ 36.4-million contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company (SAMCO) for the construction of the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Uganda. The Akii Bua Olympic Stadium, located in Lira, Uganda, is expected to host some of the 2027 Africa Cup of…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

African Excellence Centre for Inclusive Markets (AIMEC) Executive Director Meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad of the Republic of Tunisia

The meeting reviewed the Centre's various mandates and the range of activities, programs, and projects it plans to undertake from its base in Tunisia to achieve its objectives across the continent

Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, received Ambassador Youssef Ahmed El Kordafani, Executive Director of the African Excellence Centre for Inclusive Markets (AIMEC), at the Ministry's headquarters on October 27, 2025. This meeting marked the commencement of the Institution's activities in Tunisia, following a…

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Source: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) |

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Türk Eximbank Sign US$ 200 Million Financing Facility

This signing marks another significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between ITFC and Türk Eximbank, which began in 2009

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a US$ 200 million Syndicated Murabaha Financing with Türk Eximbank to support the trade financing needs of the private sector, further strengthening SMEs export competitiveness and contributing to the Country’s sustainable…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President receives delegation from Task Force on ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme and Russian ambassador accredited to Nigeria and ECOWAS

The ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) is a major economic achievement in the construction of the Common Market and regional integration in West Africa

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received a delegation from the Task Force on the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme, led by its Head, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, in the presence of Dr. Kalilou SYLLA, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture. Dr. Ibn Chambas informed…

Afreximbank

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Afreximbank’s Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth across Africa

The Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar will explore key themes shaping the future of trade finance in Africa, including the role of digitalisation, data, technology and transparency

Speaking at the opening of the 25th Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) in Abidjan, Ms Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director for Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com), called for stronger trade finance capabilities and deeper collaboration among African financial institutions to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across the continent. …

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

International Relations Committee Successfully Begins Eight-Day European Oversight Visit

The ambassadors expressed their appreciation for the committee’s oversight objectives, as presented by the Chairperson of the committee, Mr Supra Mahumapelo

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation had a successful oversight session with the first group of 10 South African Heads of Mission in Europe. The committee is currently on an eight-day oversight visit in Europe. The committee’s first meeting in the South African Embassy in Brussels in Belgium…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
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Egypt and Slovakia Sign Agreement for Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation

The partnership with Slovakia is of great importance given its growing role within the European Union and its endeavor to strengthen its relations with countries in the Middle East and North Africa region

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, signed an agreement with H.E. Mr. Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, to establish a Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation between the two countries. This took place during the Slovak Minister’s visit…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) holds second meeting of subcommittee on women in trade to strengthen their participation in cross-border trade in west Africa

At the end of the meeting, several recommendations were made, including strengthening advocacy among policy makers for better allocation of resources to programmes dedicated to the economic empowerment of women traders, including those in rural areas

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through the Regional Trade Facilitation Committee (RTFC), held the second meeting of the Sub-Committee on Women in Trade virtually on the 21st and 22nd of October 2025. The meeting aimed to review the implementation of the Subcommittee’s three-year work plan and…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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Angola: Luanda infrastructure finance summit tackles funding gaps and the need to accelerate economic integration

The high-level event convened African leaders, global investors, and development partners to address the continent's infrastructure funding gap and accelerate economic integration

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) participated in the third Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development, held from October 28-31, 2025. The high-level event convened African leaders, global investors, and development partners to address the continent's infrastructure funding gap and accelerate economic integration. Organised under the patronage…