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Sierra Leone Passes Bill To Give Women 30% Representation In Parliament

Sierra Leonean lawmakers on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass the Gender Empowerment Act, ensuring that one in three members of parliament, as well as local councillors, is a woman. Currently,.

UAE’S AMEA Power Signs Agreement To Set Up Green Hydrogen Project In Egypt

Dubai-based AMEA Power has signed a framework agreement with Egypt to develop a 1,000-megawatt green hydrogen project for the production of green ammonia. The project, to be located in Egypt’s.

Uganda, France’s HDF Energy Signs MOU To Develop Hydrogen Plant

Uganda has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French independent power producer HDF Energy to develop a green hydrogen power plant in Uganda, according to a statement issued late.

EABC, ITC Create Platform To Support SMEs

The East African Business Council (EABC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have launched an online platform designed to boost the competitive edge of East African small businesses. Dubbed Myeasoko,.

Egypt’s Banque MISR Receives $160m From The African Development Bank To Finance SMEs

Banque MISR, one of the largest banks in Egypt, has secured a loan of $160 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Nigerian Government targets $33,000 per capita income in 2050

The Nigerian Government said it is working on implementing the Vision 2050 report soon as a replacement for the Vision 2020 agenda, which expired two years ago. This was disclosed.

IFC Set To Invest $100million In DTB To Fund SMEs

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to invest $100million in Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) to support businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in East Africa. The IFC disclosed that.

Rwanda Secures Funding To Implement Climate Pledges

Rwanda has launched a €46 million facility that will finance government institutions working to implement Rwanda’s climate action plan, also known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris.

Africa: Liberia, Guinea, S/Leone Sign Treaty to Improve Cross-Border Trade, Revenue and Security in the Region

The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Customs Department has signed an MOU with its Sierra Leonean and Guinean counterparts for mutual administrative assistance to fight customs crimes and boost revenues in.