Download logoEuropean Investment Bank Vice President Dario Scannapieco will visit Egypt later this week to participate in the “Invest in Africa 2019” Forum and mark the 40 year anniversary of local operations of the world’s…
Download logoIt is in Sharm El Sheikh, Egyptian seaside town, nestled between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea, that the 14th Edition of the African Economic Conference (AEC) (http://bit.ly/2O6yNvX) will take…
Looking at Africa and only pushing for aid is not in the interest of the everyday Africans. It is about the egos of the elites and latte intellectuals who believe they have the solutions to…
Download logoIslamic finance assets grow 3 percent in 2018 to US$ 2.5 trillion; the Sukuk asset class continues strong growth, rising 10 percent in 2018 to US$ 470 billion; developed markets continue to revise Islamic…
Download logoWe share the concerns set out today by our briefers – and I’m grateful to the Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso for his briefing – and set out in the Secretary-General’s report about the…
On Tuesday, a promise consensually conceived five years ago saw the light of day at a milestone event in Juba: a complete action plan for the South Sudan National Police Service on addressing conflict-related sexual…
Download logoAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Dhaneshwar Ghura visited Lusaka during November 13–19, 2019 to discuss recent economic developments and the economic outlook for 2020 and the medium term. At the…
The Global CEO and Chairman of The Coca-Cola Company (https://www.Coca-ColaCompany.com/), James Quincey culminated a tour of Africa last week. Accompanied by his extended leadership team, the visit was a testament of Coca-Cola’s commitment to Africa…
Are you an African entrepreneur? Do you bear innovative solutions to promote the emergence of sustainable cities? Come and present them during the “Challenge of 1.000” at the Africa-France 2020 Summit. France invites 1,000 African…
Download logoThe Macroeconomics and Governance Division of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Tuesday held an Experts’ Group Meeting (EGM) to review and validate the draft study on “Fiscal Risks in PPPs: A Benchmark…
Download logoU.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Christopher J. Lamora traveled to the Ashanti Region from November 19-20 to promote partnerships on economic development, education, and good governance between the United States of America and…
By NJ Ayuk As I got into the process of writing my recent book Billions At Play, The future of African Energy and doing deal, the story of Qatar intrigued me. Its success is contagious…
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Menoufia University on November 18 inaugurated a new Center for Career Development to help prepare students for the workforce and connect them with jobs. The Menoufia University…
Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) researchers have shared their vision on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in 2020, pointing out how the landscape of targeted attacks will change in the coming months. The overall trend shows that threats will grow…
Download logoSA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the Springboks will face Scotland and Georgia in three home Tests in the new international window of July 2020, as part of the Castle Lager Incoming Series match…
Download logoBy Secretary General's Industrial development is of critical importance for sustained and inclusive economic growth in African countries. This year’s Africa Industrialization Day marks a milestone as we highlight how the African Continental Free…
WATEC 2019 is being held on November 18-21, 2019 at the InterContinental David Tel Aviv Hotel, with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of participants from around the world. Thousands of guests from around the world came to…
Centurion’s Senior Associate Zion Adeoye has been recognized as an ESQ 40 under 40 Lawyer at the Nigerian Rising Stars Award last week. The ESQ 40 under 40 award recognizes distinguished Nigerian lawyers under the…
Download logo The perspectives for a bilateral cooperation in the defence sector were the main topics of the meeting of Ambassador Krzysztof Buzalski with the Minister of Defence of Rwanda Major General Albert Murasira that…
Download logoMinister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Rwanda on 21–22 November. He will give a statement and answer questions on behalf of the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini at the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary…