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Africa Investments 

Dakar Financing Summit 2: African leaders commend progress on infrastructure development but call for more robust preparation of projects

Elwin Mandowa,
African leaders urged development finance institutions and international partners to increase support and funding for infrastructure project preparation initiatives, including providing more grant resources to the NEPAD-Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) hosted by the African Development Bank. In a communiqué released after the close of the Second Infrastructure Financing Summit in Dakar, African presidents also called for technical and financial… Read More
Africa Business World 

How To Promote A Casino And Make It Profitable

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Founders of new online casinos often encounter failures at the beginning of their journey. This is due to the fact that success directly depends on promotion with a properly developed marketing strategy. It is important to pay special attention to promotion. Platforms with gambling entertainment are quite specific businesses. They require a special approach to users. Numerous competitors offer various… Read More
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Forex Trading in Nigeria

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Forex trading is becoming increasingly popular in Nigeria, with more people looking to take advantage of the potential opportunities that come along with it. With its large population and growing economy, Nigeria has become an attractive destination for Forex traders from all over the world. This article will provide you with an overview of Forex trading in Nigeria, including what… Read More
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Ghana names Chris Hughton as new head coach

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Former Brighton manager Chris Hughton has been appointed head coach of the Ghana national team. The 64-year-old has been working as a technical adviser for the Black Stars since February 2022. He replaces Otto Addo, who stepped down following the World Cup in Qatar, where Ghana finished bottom of Group H with one win from three matches. It is Hughton’s… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Eritrea accuses US of supporting rebels in Tigray conflict

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Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has accused the US of supporting Tigrayan rebels during the civil war in northern Ethiopia. The recently concluded conflict led to the loss of thousands of lives and displacement of millions. The country is still recovering from that conflict. A peace deal was signed between Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) to end the… Read More
Africa World 

Rihanna reveals her pregnancy at Super Bowl half-time show

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Rihanna delivered an electrifying and hit-heavy half-time show at Sunday’s Super Bowl, but social media went into meltdown when the singer revealed an unexpected special guest. In an interview last week, the Bajan singer was asked if there would be any surprises during her performance at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium. “I’m thinking about bringing someone,” she replied. “I’m not sure, we’ll… Read More
Africa Investments 

Morocco: African Development Bank Group strengthens its technical assistance to boost water resources

Elwin Mandowa,
Financing Approval Date: 21 December 2022 Project name: Technical Assistance for Dam Design and Interconnection Studies Amount: €201,000 ________________________________________ Objectives The grant, extended through the Bank’s Technical Assistance Fund for Middle-Income Countries, will support technical assistance to the Government of Morocco for the design of dams, river development and inter-basin interconnection studies. The beneficiary institution is the Directorate of Hydraulic… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank appoints Abdourahmane Diaw as Country Manager for Egypt

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has appointed Abdourahmane Diaw as Country Manager for its Egypt Country Office, effective 1st November 2022. Diaw, a Senegalese national, brings more than 28 years of experience in the implementation of development programs and projects. These range from identification to evaluation, supervision and monitoring of programmes, to projects, monitoring performance of national and regional portfolio and… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank appoints Omar Sefiani Acting Director of the Treasury Department

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has appointed Omar Sefiani as Acting Director of the Treasury Department, effective 1st November 2022. Sefiani is a Moroccan national and finance expert with over 17 years of experience in international capital markets. He currently manages the Treasury Investments & Trading Division at the Bank. In this capacity, Sefiani currently oversees the management of the Treasury… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group appoints Ahmed Rashad Attout as Acting Director of the Financial Sector Development Department

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has appointed Ahmed Rashad Attout as Acting Director, Financial Sector Development Department, effective 1st December 2022. A seasoned and results-oriented banker, Attout, an Egyptian citizen, has over 23 years of banking experience in Africa and the Middle East and is currently the Manager of the Capital Markets Development Division. He has a special focus on capital… Read More