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Launch of the 11th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM)

Through this prize, Orange, as a committed operator, seeks to contribute to the socio-economic development of Africa, support social and environmental innovation and encourage entrepreneurship Tuesday 9 March 2021 will mark the start of submissions to the 11th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East. Until 4 June 2021, entrants will be

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African Development Bank named the World’s Best Multilateral Financial Institution 2021 by Global Finance

This award represents clear support to the operational strategy that the African Development Bank has been pursuing under the able leadership of its President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina The African Development Bank stood out at the 22nd edition of the Global Finance Best Investment Bank Awards, where the prestigious U.S. magazine specializing in financial markets

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Rescued Monkeys arrive at J.A.C.K. Sanctuary, a Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) Member

Largest repatriation of trafficked monkeys successful thanks to an international collaborative effort The Jeunes Animaux Confisqués au Katanga (J.A.C.K.) sanctuary , after months of coordinated international effort, welcomed 20 monkeys to their new home. The monkeys, all native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, were confiscated in September 2020, disrupting a wildlife trafficking operation running

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Mozambique: African Development Bank purchases temporary bridges to replace infrastructure destroyed in cyclones

The bridges are funded under the Post Cyclone Idai and Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resilience Program The African Development Bank has finalized the purchase of 26 modular steel bridges to replace infrastructure that was destroyed in weather disasters in Mozambique. The modular bridges are due to be installed in coming months after the appointment of

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Sonangol celebrates 45 Years in Service of Angola

By Charné Hundermark, Southern And East Africa Editor Africa Oil & Power congratulates Angola’s Sonangol for 45 years in operation Africa Oil & Power would like to congratulate Sonangol on reaching the impressive milestone of 45 years in operation. The Angolan state-owned oil company has been operating since 1976, and despite experiencing political and economic

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Canada World Youth and Africa Skills Hub partner to introduce Women’s Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Initiative (WELI)

The project addresses challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic through an innovative youth-centred and gender-responsive economic empowerment approach The Africa Skills Hub, a youth employment organisation and business incubator in Ghana will partner with Canada World Youth – Jeunesse Canada Monde (CWY-JCM) with support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to implement the Women’s Entrepreneurship and

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