Day: December 7, 2022

Joint OIC- EU technical workshop on “Gender Based Violence” (GBV)

Mr Mohammed

Jeddah, 7 December 2022 Within the framework of its partnership and continues consultation and collaboration with the European Union (EU), the OIC General Secretariat along with the European External Action Service (EEAS),  held today, Wed 7 2022 a virtual technical workshop on “Elimination of Gender-Based Violence”. The workshop is organized in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women,  which is observed on 25th of November each year, and also the UNiTE (UNITE to End Violence Against Women 16 days Campaign). The workshop aimed to Exchange…

Mano River Union launches scheme to build inclusive business ecosystems

Mr Mohammed

  OPINION PIECE By Charleine MBUYI LUSAMBA & Hoda Tarek) Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Manty Tarawalli, commended the African Development Bank for what she said was a “well-thought” initiative to support women’s economic empowerment ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 7, 2022/ — By Charleine MBUYI LUSAMBA, Task Manager & Hoda Tarek, Gender and Development Expert On 21 October 2022, the African Development Bank and the Mano River Union Secretariat hosted an event to launch the Project to Build Inclusive Business Ecosystems for Stabilization and Transformation in the Mano River…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Expands Asian Capital Market Footprint with US$160 Million Kimchi Loan Facility Led by Mizuho and Shinhan Bank

Mr Mohammed

The successful closure of the 3-year Kimchi loan facility is a positive indication of Korea’s and more broadly Asia’s growing interest in infrastructure investment opportunities in Africa LAGOS, Nigeria, December 7, 2022/ — Africa Finance Corporation (https://www.AfricaFC.org/), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, is expanding its footprint in Asian capital markets, today announcing the successful closure of a US$160 million Kimchi Term Loan Facility with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and Shinhan Bank as Bookrunners and Mandate Lead Arrangers (BMLAs). This facility follows the successful execution of the Corporation’s inaugural US$140…