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United Kingdom (UK) Development Minister focuses on "Driving Growth" in trip to Malawi and Zambia

The Minister of State for Development Anneliese Dodds will announce measures to drive growth in Africa, including educational support in Malawi and green growth projects in Zambia

Anneliese Dodds to announce measures to drive growth in Africa, including educational support in Malawi and green growth projects in Zambia. Growth “is at the heart of development”, Minister will say, unveiling new measures as part of the government’s “new approach to development.” The Minister for International Development, Anneliese Dodds,…

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From One Life to a Journey of Many Lives: Afreximbank President Pays Tribute to Professor Ghulam Mufti, OBE

Oramah announced that the first AMCE facility, located in Abuja, Nigeria, is set to open in June 2025 with an investment of $300 million, expanding to $700 million in its second phase

At a Festschrift Conference held in honor of the distinguished Professor Ghulam Mufti, OBE, at the Fetal Medicine Research Institute in London, Professor Benedict O. Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), delivered a moving tribute titled “From One Life to a…

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Ecobank opens the market at the London Stock Exchange to celebrate successful issuance of US$400 Million Eurobond

ETI will use the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes for general corporate purposes, including refinancing the US$350 million Senior Bridge-to-Bond Loan Facility entered into in March 2024

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com), parent of the leading pan-African Ecobank Group, today opened the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to celebrate the successful issuance of its US$400 million Senior Unsecured Eurobond on the London Stock Exchange main market. Jeremy Awori, CEO, Ecobank Group, said: “Our successful Notes…

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VFS Global expands United Kingdom (UK) visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa in second phase of rollouts

In 2023, VFS Global was awarded the new contract to provide UK visa services in 142 countries worldwide

VFS Global (www.VFSGlobal.com) is proud to announce that residents of Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres (VAC). From 19 November…

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United Kingdom, United States, and World Food Programme (WFP) partner to provide lifesaving assistance to 70,000 drought-affected people in northern Ghana

The USAID and FCDO donations come at a critical time when food prices are at a record high, exacerbated by large-scale crop and livestock production losses

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 3.6 million contribution (over 58.3 million Ghanaian cedis) from the United States, and the United Kingdom to provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to 70,000 drought-affected people in northern Ghana. The USAID and FCDO donations come at a critical time…

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The Royal African Society Benefit Gala: Experience a Magical Evening of Culture & Entertainment

The evening will commence with a cocktail reception co-hosted by Rolling Stone Africa, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa, Afreximbank and Africa No Filter

The Royal African Society (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Gala on Friday 22nd November 2024 is set to deliver a spectacular evening of cultural excellence with riveting performances from international superstars. Experience an unforgettable evening of excellence and exchange in the beautiful Grade II listed building of the Royal Institute of British Architects,…

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APO Group Founder Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to Speak at Africa Sports Unified (ASU) Connex Summit 2024 in London

This year’s summit will unite global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders committed to transforming the African sports landscape

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is pleased to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been invited to speak at the ASU Connex Summit 2024, set to take place in London on Thursday, 21 November 2024. This year’s…

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The United Kingdom (UK) doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade

The UK has announced an aid package for Sudan and neighbouring countries

UK announces a major aid increase of £113 million for people in Sudan and those who have fled to neighbouring countries Foreign Secretary will call for the Adre border crossing to remain open indefinitely and for immediate action to end the violence Draft UN Security Council resolution introduced to push…

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The Royal African Society Benefit Gala Auction supported by ARTSY Bidding Starts Now

The Royal African Society’s Benefit Gala on Friday, 22nd November, from 5:30pm - 11:30pm will be one of the most exciting and glamorous events in the London social calendar, kicking off the festive season

The Royal African Society's (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Auction, starting with the Silent Auction, 11th November - 23rd November, and the Live Auction taking place during the Benefit Gala, on 22nd November, managed by ARTSY, brings to you legacy building treasures from some of the most sought-after contemporary artists and life…

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2024 Royal African Society’s (RAS) Benefit Gala in London delivered by Professor Benedict Oramah, President & Chairman of Afreximbank

The Annual Lecture is part of the Royal African Society’s wider end of year event programme which ties in with the Society’s Benefit Gala which takes place on Friday, 22nd November 2024

The Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org) is thrilled to announce that our Annual Lecture will be delivered by one of the most respected, transformative global leaders, Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Thursday, 21st November 2024, at the Sammy…