Category: Africa-Caribbean News

ICD-Coris Bank Partner to Support Benin SMEs with EUR 25 M Sharia Compliant Line of Financing

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This strategic financing facility will enable CBI Benin to provide much-needed capital to SMEs and corporate clients across Benin, supporting the country’s economic diversification efforts and private sector development, says, an official statement issued in Jeddah, Thursday. EUR 25 million Shariah-compliant Line of Financing facility to support private sector growth in Benin Four-year facility to facilitate access to finance for the private sector enterprises, mainly SMEs and Large corporates. Expected to create 600 new jobs and support sustainable economic development Expanding ICD’s successful partnership with Coris Holding across West Africa…

King of Dagbon Calls for Unity, Peace and Collective Affirmative Action

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……….. As Dagbon Convention/Grand Durbar ends in Yendi Report: Mohammed A. Abu  The King of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty, ndan Yaa Na Mahama Abukari II, has called on all sons and daughters’ resident in the kingdom and other parts of the country including those in the diaspora, to attach utmost importance to Dagbon’s  internal peace building efforts and unity, as well as,the power of togetherness and harnessing of collective action for Dagbon’s socio-economic transformation and development. Ndan Yaa Na noted that, the people of Dagbon today, irrespective of where they…

Dagbon’s Maiden Home Coming reaches its Crescendo

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…..As Dignitaries,Crowds, Storm Yendi for Convention/ Grand Durbar of Chiefs Report: Mohammed A. Abu A convention and grand durbar of chiefs  in Yendi,the seat of Kingship of Dagbon Kingdom in Ghana’s Northern Region, brings to a close today, the weeklong Convention and Maiden Home Coming event  of sons and daughters resident home, across the country and beyond. The Chairman for the Occasion, is Professor Amin Alhassan, Director General, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Special Guest of Honour, Hon Haruna Iddrisu (MP), Minister of Education, Guest Speaker, His Royal Highness, Naa bapira…

Africa’s plants: a database project has recorded 65,000 species – and is still growing

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First Published: July 10, 2025 4.00pm SAST,The Conservation Author: Cyrille Chatelain, Scientist, Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève (CJBG) The African Plant Database lists 65,000 species of flowering plants, ferns and conifers found on the African continent and Madagascar. Since 2006, every plant species ever documented in Africa and Madagascar has been included in the massive online database, with about 200 new species added every year. Cyrille Chatelain is a curator at the Geneva Botanical Garden in Switzerland. He’s researched plants in Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar and north Africa and manages the plant database. Here…

Volunteer Opportunity: Website Developer & Designer – Volunteer Program for the Roman Catholic Church in Africa’s Communications Volunteer Programme

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As part of the voluntary communications programme managed pro bono by APO Group (https://APO-opa.com) to support the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, we are seeking an experienced Website Developer & Designer. Location: Remote (Europe or Africa) Type: Volunteer (Unpaid) Commitment: 2 days per week, for at least 6 months About the Role  The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), the governing body of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, is inviting applications for a Website Developer & Designer to strengthen and enhance its digital presence. This is a hands-on, execution-driven volunteer role focused on…

Cementing its status as the leading Pan African Communication Consultancy Company….APO Grabs Multiple Industry Awards,2025

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APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has wrapped up 2025 with an exceptional collection of prestigious industry awards, reinforcing its position as a trusted communications partner for organisations shaping Africa’s narrative on the global stage. This recognition reflects APO Group’s consistent delivery of high-impact, results-driven communications campaigns, its deep understanding of African markets, and its ability to bridge Africa and the world through credible, compelling storytelling. Key industry recognition in 2025: APO Group was awarded Gold at the 2025 SABRE Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4sb6zkv), in addition…

Grants for African Entrepreneurs: Three grab a total of USD700,000.00

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……As 7th ABH Summit & Grand Finale ends in Kigali Report: Mohammed A. Abu   The final pitch of the 7th Africa Business Heroes (ABH) Summit Grand Finale concluded in Kigali, Rwanda, with the judges addressing the room with clarity and care while also emphasizing that, reaching the Top 10 out of more than 32,000 applicants, was itself a remarkable achievement disclosed the event organizers. With a Pan-African lens and a deep sense of responsibility they said, the judges announced the three finalists advancing to the final round as Diana…

Speakers announced: Sudan Solidarity Conference 2026

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Supported by the NEU,PCS,UCU,Equity and others, the Sudan Solidarity Conference 2026 is slated for saturday,17th January,2026 says MENA Solidarity,London,UK. Event Overview Building global solidarity with the struggle for peace and justice in Sudan Supported by the national unions of the National Education Union (NEU), Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), University and College Union (UCU), and Equity; Hampshire County Association of Trades Union Councils; Unite the Union WM6070; Portsmouth Trades Council; Sudanese Women’s Union (UK & Ireland); United Tech & Allied Workers (UTAW); Stand Up To Racism (SUTR); Sudanese Doctors Union…

SPE Leaders to Deliver Keynotes at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025

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Dr. Rose Ndong, Chair of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Dakar Section; and Dr. Riverson Oppong, SPE Africa Director, will participate as keynote speakers at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition according to an official issued in Dakar, Monday. Both leaders, the statement said, will deliver keynote addresses during the official SPE Workshop, taking place on December 8 in Dakar as part of this year’s program. The SPE Dakar Section serves as a technical and professional hub for Senegal’s emerging oil and gas industry. Under…

Dagbon maiden Home Coming event to shape the Kingdom’s Dev’t discourse

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By: Mohammed A. Abu The first edition of the Dagbon Home Coming 2025, is scheduled to take place from the 19th-27th December.in Yendi,the seat of Kingship of the Dagbon Kingdom, Northern Region of the West African nation of Ghana. The weeklong event is being organized by the Dagbon Forum(DF),a Civil Society Organisation and Advocacy group, in collaboration with the Centre for National Culture and the Ghana Tourism Authority and various media partners. Being held under the theme, “One Dagbon, One Vision: Advancing Dagbon’s Development Together”, and sub-theme,” Reignite,Re-Enforce,Rebuild,” the event…