African Development Bank’s Akinwumi Adesina briefs African leaders on Bank’s progress in mobilizing financial resources for the continent
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina addresses the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union in Accra, Ghana ACCRA, Ghana, 24 July 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has outlined the Bank’s successes in mobilizing financial resources for the continent’s development needs at the African Union. Addressing […]
Anti-Corruption Protesters Arrested in Uganda
Release Protesters, Respect Right to Peaceful Assembly On July 23, police in Uganda’s capital Kampala detained at least 45 people protesting widespread corruption in the government. The protest, partially inspired by recent youth-led protests in neighbouring Kenya, saw participation from young Ugandans who had mobilized online. The protesters’ demands include the resignation of Speaker of […]
No Reason To Waste A Good Crisis In East African Property Markets
Authors: Somaya Joshua, Head of Commercial Property Finance, Absa CIB and Zaharaa Khanbhai Director – Commercial Property Finance, EA -Absa Bank Kenya Investors with patient capital committed to markets including Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya could benefit from increasing institutional participation in the coming years. Investor sentiment has been influenced by a combination of factors including […]
Standard Bank Commits $1Million To African Union Peace Fund
Standard Bank Group – Africa’s largest bank by assets and with operations in 20 markets on the continent, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Union Peace Fund to help the African Union (AU) in its resource mobilization efforts for peace across the continent. The MoU was signed during the African Union Peace […]
One Week Countdown To The Township Economies Conference & Expo
With only one week remaining, anticipation is building for the upcoming Township Economies Conference & Expo. This premier event, dedicated to transforming and empowering township economies, promises to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders for a day of insightful discussions and networking. Event Highlights: Event Details: “We are excited to bring together a […]
