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African finance ministers demand action on global financial architecture reform

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
Coming out of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings, a group of African Finance Ministers and partners is urging global institutions to do more to deliver for African countries. The WBG/IMF Annual Meetings will return to Africa for the first time in fifty years this October, which presents an eight-month window of opportunity for… Read More
Africa Investments 

The African Development Bank, Kenya’s power utility KETRACO hold workshop on PPP law

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank recently hosted a workshop for stakeholders in Kenya’s energy sector to discuss the new Public-Private Partnership Act 2021 and how it can advance the country’s power industry. The 23 March to 24 March event was organized together with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), the country’s power transmission agency. Participants looked at the status of the… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Uganda’s President to meet MPs over anti-LGBTQ law

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , , ,
As pressure mounts on Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni not to sign a recently passed anti-LGBTQ law, he is now due to meet MPs over the issue. Mr. Museveni will meet lawmakers from his ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) on Thursday to discuss the law which was passed last month. The meeting will take place at State House in Entebbe, a… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Thousands flee Sudan as another ceasefire agreement fails

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
Fighting is continuing in Sudan as a second ceasefire agreement fails. Reports say millions of people trapped in their homes since the violence broke out almost a week ago. The two rival generals had apparently agreed to temporarily halt the fighting so humanitarian aid could get to those who need. But Prolonged gunfire and explosions were heard throughout the night, marking the failure of the second ceasefire attempt in as many day. Norway’s ambassador to Sudan Endre Stiansen has described the conditions as terrible. – Advertisement – “It’s been a very, very bad night… Continuous… Read More
Africa Investments 

Côte d'Ivoire: Singrobo-Ahouaty, West Africa’s first private sector-financed hydropower plant to supply electricity to 100,000 households and…

Elwin Mandowa,
Côte d’Ivoire: Singrobo-Ahouaty, West Africa’s first private sector-financed hydropower plant to supply electricity to 100,000 households and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan crisis worsens as truce breaks down with deaths increasing

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
The power struggle crisis in Sudan among the military has worsened despite a US facilitated truce on Tuesday. Heavy gunfire shattered that 24-hour truce as warring military factions refused to let peace prevail. The humanitarian crisis in the country is also deteriorating as several countries prepare to evacuate their citizens. The U.N.’s World Food Programme suspended operations after three of… Read More
Africa Investments 

Evaluation of LMCP shows significant positive impact and need for productive use of electricity

Elwin Mandowa,
An impact assessment of Phase 1 of the Last Mile Connectivity Project in Kenya has established a need for the African Development Bank-supported initiative to encourage the productive use of electricity by beneficiaries, in addition to basic household consumption. The study — Impact Evaluation of the AfDB-Supported Kenya Last Mile Connectivity Project, Phase 1— finds that “2 to 3 years… Read More
Africa Investments 

Africa Knowledge Exchange shares perspectives on protecting forests, fostering climate resilience and empowering communities

Elwin Mandowa,
Africa Knowledge Exchange shares perspectives on protecting forests, fostering climate resilience and empowering communities | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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How Morocco’s Hakimi tricked his wife into divorce

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
The Moroccan footballer, Achraf Hakimi is reported to have tricked his wife Hiba Abouk (36) into divorce in which she may end up completely empty-handed financially when they separate. The French magazine “First Mag” reports that Hiba Abouk originally demanded half of the footballer’s fortune – but that will not happen. Apparently Hakimi entered his mother as a beneficiary for… Read More
Africa Investments 

BUSINESS EVENT: Japan-Africa Investment Ecosystem Co-Creation Forum

Elwin Mandowa,
WHO:      African Development Bank, KEIZAI DOYUKAI, United Nations Development Program WHEN:    April 24th 2023; Time: 13:00-15:45(Tokyo), 4:00-6:45 (Abidjan) WHERE:  Hotel Grand Arc Hanzomon and Online (Hybrid event) On 24th April 2023, the African Development Bank, KEIZAI DOYUKAI and the United Nations Development Program will host a special business event for Japanese business leaders. The theme of the event… Read More