Kenya/IMF: Align Economic Reform with Rights
Strengthen Social Contract to Address Root Causes of Protester Anger The Kenyan government and International Monetary Fund should work together to ensure that the IMF program and its implementation align with human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The focus should be on progressive revenue generation and accountability over public funds. Following the recent nationwide […]
ADIPEC Technical Conference Receives Record-Breaking 5,977 Submissions
The ADIPEC 2024 Technical Conference has received a record 5,977 submissions, a 16% increase over last year, with major submission growth seen in the AI and Digital Transformation and Energy Transition and Decarbonisation categories, and increased submissions from African and Arab states. The ADIPEC Technical Conference is a key part of ADIPEC, the world’s largest […]
Salaam Somali Bank Announces Launch Of Visa Prepaid And Debit Cards
Somalia’s largest bank, Salaam Somali Bank, has partnered with Visa, to introduce Visa Debit and Visa Prepaid cards to its branches across the country and online. The partnership will improve the speed, efficiency, and security of digital payments in Somalia, making it easier for customers and businesses to transact. The Debit card is the first […]
The Liquidity Sustainability Facility And S&P Dow Jones Indices Collaborate On Launch Of African Sovereigns Index
The Liquidity and Sustainability Facility (LSF) is pleased to announce its collaboration with S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) on the development and launch of the iBoxx LSF USD African Sovereigns Index. The index tracks the performance of the universe of African Sovereign Eurobonds that the LSF accepts as collateral in the framework of repo transactions. […]
