Category: Events

India host WCEF2026 to strengthen resilience in turbulent Times

The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) will be held for the first time in South Asia this year an official statement issued in Gandhinagar/Helsinki, Teusday,has disclosed The event,the statement said, will take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, from 15th to 18th September,2026. The tenth edition of WCEF,it notes, places India at the forefront of scaling circular economy solutions that address the challenges of a resource constrained world. WCEF2026,it added, will be organised jointly by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), supported by the Ministry…

Landmark agreement mobilises private finance for climate action

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have sealed a landmark financing agreement that will provide a big boost to climate action in 10 emerging markets across the world according to a news update of the Fund published on June,5,2026. Under the agreement,it said, GCF is committing USD 233 million to the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI), a flagship European Union programme. Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, will run the GGBI Fund, a public‑private investment vehicle with a target of USD 3.5 billion (EUR 3 billion). The GGBI Fund…

Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution…CIBAFI-OIC Arbitration Centre Signs MOU

In a strategic step reflecting the shared commitment to strengthening stability and legal governance in the Islamic finance sector, the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) an official statement disclosed on Sunday. The Memorandum of Understanding,the statement said, was signed on 4 June 2026 during the opening ceremony of the recently held 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit in Istanbul, under the esteemed patronage of H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic…

CIBAFI & Albaraka Forum join hands for a New Era of United Global Representation for the IF Industry

In a landmark gathering that signals a new era of coordinated leadership for the global Islamic finance industry, the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), in partnership with AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, convened a high-level Roundtable Meeting of Islamic Banking Associations in Istanbul, Türkiye, under the theme: “Elevating the Global Voice of Islamic Banking: Strengthening Representation, Alignment, and Collaboration through CIBAFI’s Leadership.” according to an official statement issued in Istanbul,Thursday. The meeting,the statement noted, represents the first initiative of its kind in the history of the Islamic…

WAMPEX 2026 Opens in Accra with Call for Responsible Mining and Regional Growth

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on West African countries to leverage responsible mining and reliable power to drive industrial growth, job creation and sustainable development across the sub-region. He made the remarks at the opening of the 2026 West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) in Accra on Tuesday 3rd June 2026 themed “How Can Responsible Mining and Power Accelerate West Africa’s Sustainable Development.” Addressing participants from across Africa and beyond, the Minister noted that global demand for critical minerals continues to…

Ghana Shares Land Administration Reforms with Eswatini Delegation

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has welcomed a seven-member delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini to Ghana, describing the visit as a valuable opportunity to strengthen cooperation and share experiences in land governance. The delegation is in the country to learn from Ghana’s land administration reforms as Eswatini works towards developing its National Land Policy. The Minister highlighted key reforms being implemented in Ghana including the decentralisation of land services, the digitalisation of land records and efforts to reduce land disputes. Hon. Buah explained…

SOAD Parliament Adopts the Law of Continuity, Sovereign Stewardship and Ancestral Justice

On April 26, 2026, the Parliament of the State of the African Diaspora (SOAD) adopted the Law of Continuity, Sovereign Stewardship and Ancestral Justice, affirming a central principle,according to it’s official statement issued in London recently. African sovereignty,the statement noted, endures beyond colonization, through ancestral covenant, customary law, and living communities. Grounded in the historical continuum of Terra Aethiopum, the Act,the release noted, recognizes the lasting legitimacy of African kingdoms, customary institutions, and knowledge systems across the continent and the global Diaspora. This legislation,it undercored, establishes a restorative framework. It…

Meet Africa’s Creative Trailblazers

Pitcher Awards Announces 2026 Winners, Marking a Landmark Year for Pan‑African Creativity Mozambique Makes a Big Debut with 1 Grand Prix and 4 Gold Wins The Pitcher Awards, the pan‑African benchmark for creative excellence, has announced the winners of its 2026 edition, celebrating groundbreaking work from across the continent and beyond,an official statement issued in Lagos,Saturday disclosed. This year,the statement noted,marks a historic milestone as the festival welcomed entries from Mozambique and the United States of America for the very first time, underscoring its expanding global reach and commitment to celebrating creativity without…

AfDB-Gov’t of Rwanda launch Results Based-Financing II program to accelerate universal energy access

The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Government of Rwanda, has launched the Energy Sector Results Based Financing Phase II (RBF II) Program, to drive achievement of universal access to reliable, clean, and affordable energy in the country. With a total program cost of $300 million, phase two will be financed through a loan of $200 million from the African Development Bank and a $100 million loan from AIIB,  reflecting strong multilateral collaboration to scale up impact in Rwanda’s energy sector. RBF II…

Improving mobility, security access…Burkina Faso pumps $70 million into roads

Segun Adeyemi,First Published,27 May 2026 10:04 AM Burkina Faso has inaugurated eight new road infrastructure projects in the capital, Ouagadougou, to improve urban mobility and access to strategic areas amid rapid population growth. Burkina Faso has inaugurated eight new road projects across Ouagadougou worth more than $70 million. The developments cover over 22 kilometres and include the key Northern Ring Road corridor. Officials say the infrastructure aims to improve mobility, security access and urban connectivity. The investment comes as the capital faces rapid demographic growth and increasing traffic pressure. The…