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Russia’s ambassador to Chad Vladimir Sokolenko inaugurated over the weekend the first Russian Cultural center in the central African country to bolster ties between the two countries. Named “Russkiy Dom” the culture center located in capital N’djamena is an initiative of Chadian alumni of Russian universities. It seeks to be a dynamic place for social life, where residents can express, design and carry out their projects, and aims to become a model in the field of continuing education thanks to a forward-looking vision of development, local media “Alwhida Info” reports. The center will provide the teaching of the Russian language, stage events, provide translation services and tour guiding services. Safia Ahmat Ibrahim, the President of the Center, said that the Russikiy Dom envisions to be a crossroads for Russian culture in Chad and beyond, offering a safe space for growth, education, learning, expression, encounters, and dialogue.
Olfa Hamdi, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tunisia’s national carrier and founder of La troisième République [The Third Republic] movement, will run for the presidency during the next elections. “After four years of bad governance and divisive policies based on fear, President Kaïs Saïed’s strategic choices have seriously damaged the State of the Tunisian National Union. They now constitute a serious sovereign risk to Tunisia’s national security and to the socio-economic well-being of the Tunisian people,” she said. “Today, I am unveiling my candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. Hamdi who headed the national carrier for one month (Jan. 07 – Feb. 22 2021) launched her political party in February this year.
A Moroccan poultry group has installed the first of four planned rooftop solar plants at one of its agro-industrial facilities. The 828kWp Mediouna rooftop solar plant in the Casablanca region. Rooftop solar plant highlights Morocco-Norway relationsThe recent unveiling ceremony at Mediouna plant. Image Source: XNorway’s ambassador to Morocco, Sjur Larsen, said the rooftop solar plant project highlighted the potential for collaboration between Norway and Morocco. Of interestSolar energy to decarbonise Morocco food and electricity suppliesMorocco-Nigeria gas project vital to Africa and the energy link to Europe
Canon (https://en.Canon-CNA.com/) is taking its Miraisha Programme, in collaboration with The NRB Bus, to Kilifi County, to empower and skill up the youth through comprehensive training in photography and videography. This enduring partnership, established in 2018, is designed to support the creation of skilled jobs in the digital media industries in Kenya and wider East African region. “This partnership with the NRB Bus aligns perfectly with our mission to empower the next generation of digital media professionals in Kenya and beyond. Canon is excited to embark on this collaborative journey with The NRB Bus, empowering the next generation of digital media professionals in Kenya. This partnership signifies a remarkable step in their shared commitment to nurturing creativity, innovation, and skills development within the digital media landscape.
A350 To Spearhead Egyptair Fleet ExpansionThe North African carrier has ordered 10 of the A350-900 widebodies
Crypto exchange Crypto.com’s Dubai entity was granted a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) license by the city’s regulator, pending operational approval. https://t.co/vCNztATkNg is proud to announce that we have been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider Licence from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, building on our position in the #UAE market. It received a provisional license from VARA in June 2022, followed by a minimal viable product (MVP) preparatory license in March this year. Related: Standard Chartered’s venture arm to set up crypto fund in UAEWith United States regulators taking action against crypto firms, Dubai has become a sought-after destination for crypto businesses seeking legal clarity — with many firms eyeing the crypto-friendly jurisdiction as an emerging digital assets hub in the Middle East. Binance Dubai General Manager Alex Chehad said that unlike the U.S., Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have provided a clear regulatory framework for crypto firms to follow, which made it easier for large companies like Binance to establish permanent headquarters in the region.
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The inaugural ‘ESG MENA Bank Tracker’ report by EY found that nearly three-quarters of the MENA banks currently have well-developed ESG strategies in place. “This showcases the growing recognition of the significance of ESG factors in the region’s banking sector and underscoring the commitment of MENA banks to sustainability and responsible financial practices,” said Charlie Alexander, who leads EY’s Financial Services practice in the MENA region. The report also highlights that less than 20% of the banks have developed climate risk policies, and only a fifth have created robust ESG frameworks backed up by key performance indicators. “It’s inspiring to see many banks in the region expanding their offerings of sustainable finance products, particularly in key markets,” said Jessica Robinson, MENA Sustainable Finance Leader at EY. “Nevertheless, given the MENA region’s heightened vulnerability to the effects of climate change, it is imperative that banks act swiftly to incorporate climate risk assessments into their comprehensive risk management frameworks.
DAKAR, Nov 13 (Reuters) - At least 70 civilians have been killed, mainly elderly people and children, in an attack on a village in northern Burkina Faso earlier this month, a prosecutor said in a statement on Monday. Unidentified assailants attacked the village of Zaongo in Burkina Faso's northern Centre-North region on Nov. 5, killing residents and setting property on fire. A judicial team sent to investigate on Nov. 11 found that at least 70 people had died. Most of the victims were children and elderly, a state prosecutor said in a statement. Burkina Faso is one of several West African countries battling a bloody jihadist insurgency that took root in neighbouring Mali in 2012.
First Saudi Arabia had to cancel its summit with the African Union, followed by a similar decision from the EU. The EU had previously let the Polisario attend its meetings due to the institutional character of its ties with the African Union. The African Union sapped its potential as a result of Polisario’s membership in its ranks. Even Russia, Algeria’s arm provider, refused to invite the Polisario to its African summit last July. So far 37 African states, demand back Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara territory where 40% of African states have already opened consulates.
In 2024, Nigeria is expected to see about 26.5 million people grappling with high levels of food insecurity, as disclosed by the Government of Nigeria and its partners during the unveiling of the October 2023 Cadre Harmonisé analysis on food insecurity. Persistent violence in the north-eastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) hinders food availability and access. Of the 18.6 million people who experience food insecurity today, 3.3 million live in the northeastern states of the BAY region. This number might rise to 26.5 million nationwide by the height of the 2024 lean season ( and to 4.4 million in the BAY states) if immediate action is not taken. Trend analysis for the northeastern states indicates consistently high or rising food insecurity levels since 2018.
CIPD’s annual survey finds that workforce planning and building skills and capacity are vital focus areas for businesses in the MENA region. Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion is a key workforce priority for businesses in Saudi Arabia, specifically. CIPD finds that 80% of respondents in the Middle East and North Africa upskilled in the last 12 months, compared to 69% of global respondents. Nearly a fifth of respondents in Egypt cite building specialist HR expertise as a critical improvement area, compared to 26% of professionals in KSA and 22% in UAE. The survey finds that 42% of people professionals believe their role is changing significantly due to technology, suggesting that job roles are evolving alongside the impact of digital transformation.
The Mohammed VI Investment Fund is a pivotal mechanism that represents Morocco’s steadfast resolve to strengthen its socio-economic foundations, AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, was quoted in a joint statement as saying. For his part, Director General of the Mohammed VI Fund for Investment, Mohamed Benchaâboun welcomed this new partnership with such a strong and credible institution in Africa. This partnership translates the Fund’s commitment to Africa as it will help boost private investment in the continent, Benchaâboun said. The Mohammed VI Investment Fund has launched three major initiatives to catalyze productive investment in Morocco. Mohammed VI Investment Fund is one of the key pillars of the recovery plan announced by King Mohammed VI in July 2020.
Defending champions of the CAF Women’s Champions League managed to retain their chances of defending their title after a 2-0 victory over Mali’s AS Mande saw them finish Group B equal on six points with Ampem to secure a place in the semi-finals. The results means there will be a north vs south clash in the semi-finals when the defending champions meet last season’s silver-medallists, Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-finals on Wednesday evening. With their backs against the wall following a nervy start to the competition, the defending champions seems to have finally found the rhythm to set up what promises to be an exciting clash against the South Africans. It is clear, it is the state of mind and the determination which made the difference. Moustapha Traoré, coach of AS Mandé"We have to admit that today we played badly.
