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OPEC Fund
Source: OPEC Fund |

OPEC Fund arranges US$50 million syndicated loan facility to promote access to finance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Paraguay

While the OPEC Fund will contribute US$25 million from its own resources as A-lender, it has also mobilized a US$25 million B-loan from Commercial Bank of Dubai

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) (www.OPECFund.org) has arranged a syndicated loan with a US$50 million facility for the benefit of Banco Continental in Paraguay. While the OPEC Fund will contribute US$25 million from its own resources as A-lender, it has also mobilized a US$25 million B-loan…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |

United Nations (UN) Refugee Agency partners with LIV Golf for its first-ever partnership in golf

Three-year partnership and $10 million commitment will support up to 1 million people of diverse ages, genders and abilities in displacement settings around the world

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced its first-ever golf partnership in a three-year agreement with LIV Golf to deliver innovative sport-for-protection programmes for refugees and internally displaced people and their host communities. Through this partnership, LIV Golf has committed $10 million to increase access to sport and education for…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Regional workshops and communities of practice: how Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) works to boost drought management and strengthen National Drought Plans

The third workshop was organized in Lusaka, Zambia, from 5 to 7 September 2023

In recent years, as concern has grown worldwide that droughts are and will continue to increase in frequency and severity, drought management has moved from a reactive approach – a post-impact response – to a proactive one centered on preparedness. FAO and its partners – UNCCD, IDMP, WMO, and GWP…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda: President Museveni meets Venezuelan Envoys

The meeting was also attended by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Okello Oryem

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday 2nd November 2023 met and held discussions with the Venezuelan Envoys at State Lodge-Nakasero. The envoys included H.E Yvan Gil Pinto, the Minister of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Hon. Yuri Pimentel Moura, the Vice Minister for Africa…

FIFA
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B-roll Video Release: FIFA World Cup 2030 - FIFA President

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Following extensive consultation with all confederations and given the importance of marking the centenary of the FIFA World Cup™ (www.FIFA.com), the FIFA Council took key decisions in relation to the bidding and hosting of the Centenary edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2030 during its meeting held by videoconference from…

FIFA
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FIFA World Cup set to return to Africa in 2030

In 2030, the FIFA World Cup will unite three continents and six countries, inviting the entire world to join in the celebration of the beautiful game, the Centenary and the FIFA World Cup itself

FIFA World Cup (www.FIFA.com) in 2030 set to unite the world in unique global celebration; Morocco, Portugal and Spain joint bid is the sole candidate to host FIFA World Cup 2030™; Centenary celebration and celebratory games to take place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay; Member associations from AFC and OFC…

World Rugby
Source: World Rugby |

Rugby World Cup 2023: Remembering victims of the tragedies in Libya and Morocco

World Rugby and France 2023 can confirm that a moment of solidarity will be observed ahead of the anthems at the France versus Uruguay Pool A match in Lille this evening (21:00 CEST)

A moment of solidarity will be observed ahead of the anthems at the France v Uruguay Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool A match in Lille on Thursday to remember those affected by the floods in Libya and earthquake in Morocco. Rugby World Cup 2023 and the global rugby family stands…

FIFA
Source: FIFA |

FIFA+ to live stream upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™ South American qualifiers

FIFA+ will live stream the next stop of the current world champions’ journey as they take on Bolivia at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 at 22:00 CET

FIFA World Cup (www.FIFA.com) 26™ South American qualifiers - Bolivia v Argentina and Ecuador v Uruguay - to be streamed on Tuesday, 12 September 2023; FIFA+ also set to broadcast the Saudi Arabia v Korea Republic friendly international on Tuesday, 12 September 2023; Previous live streams included FIFA World Cup 26™ South…

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Journey to historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off in South America

The first round, to be played in October 2023, will consist of a home‑and‑away play‑off series between 20 AFC teams

Current CONMEBOL and world champions Argentina to lead the way with first matches on Thursday, 7 September 2023; qualifiers to conclude with intercontinental play‑offs in March 2026; for the first time, 48 member associations to secure FIFA World Cup™ berth (https://www.FIFA.com). FIFA World Cup 2022™ winners Argentina and their South American…

Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI)

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Indigenous and local community women from Central Africa and the Congo Basin call for direct access to funding to help their efforts to achieve 30x30 goals

Indigenous and local community women leaders from Africa, Asia, and North and South America gather in Brazzaville to strengthen the global solidarity movement for women-led initiatives to protect biodiversity and build climate resilience

More than 200 participants from 20 countries gathered in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo (RoC) last week for the First Forum of Indigenous and Local Community Women in Central Africa and the Congo Basin. The forum was organized by the Network of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for the Sustainable Management…

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