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Marriott International Continues Affordable Midscale Growth with Announcement of Four Points Express by Sheraton

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Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced the launch of Four Points Express by Sheraton, designed for the midscale segment. This new brand is a response to growing consumer demand for reliable yet affordable accommodation in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Consistent with the company’s approach to meeting the needs of guests with […]

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African Development Bank (AfDB), AMEA Power, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) launch first large-scale privately-financed solar project

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The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation and UAE’s AMEA Power, today herald Tunisia’s first privately-financed solar project. This initiative is set to revolutionise the nation’s energy scene by cutting power generation costs, significantly trimming greenhouse gas emissions by over 90,000 tons […]

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Global Black Impact Summit 2023 Welcomes Aprille Ericsson-Jackson as Keynote Speaker

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The highly anticipated Global Black Impact Summit 2023 is delighted to announce that Aprille J. Ericsson-Jackson, a distinguished aerospace engineer and passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields, will be a keynote speaker at this prestigious event. The summit, themed Black Excellence: Unveiling the Untapped Potential, will take place […]

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Jane Elliott, American Diversity Educator, to Inspire at the Global Black Impact Summit in Dubai

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The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://GlobalBlackImpact.com/)  is thrilled to announce that Jane Elliott, the renowned American diversity educator, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming GBIS event in Dubai, scheduled for November 30 to December 1, 2023. The summit, themed Black Excellence: Unveiling the Untapped Potential, promises to be a transformative experience, and Jane […]

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United States (U.S.) Department of Energy to Speak at Critical Minerals Africa 2023, Affirming Minerals Engagement in Africa

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Representing the interests of the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), Josh Volz, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Eurasia, has confirmed he will speak at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2023 summit (www.CriticalMineralsAfrica.com) in Cape Town this October. With critical minerals central to the global energy transition, the U.S. has been […]

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bp Confirmed as Platinum Sponsor of MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023

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Global energy company bp has confirmed as a Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 Conference & Exhibition (https://apo-opa.info/457TfAA) in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Under the esteemed patronage of the Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheik Ghazouani and in partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines; Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures et de Patrimoine […]

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) secures US$300 Million Loan from the Export-Import Bank of China to boost trade finance in Africa

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Africa Finance Corporation, the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, today announced the successful signing of a US$300 million loan facility agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM). This landmark agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Annual meetings in Egypt, is poised to drive increased trade finance […]

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Special Economic Zones: Transforming Africa’s Economic Landscape

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In a strategic shift that is reshaping the African economic landscape, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are emerging as powerful catalysts for development. These zones, rather than exporting raw resources, are inviting international corporations to establish manufacturing bases within African borders, ushering in a new era of ‘MADE IN AFRICA’ products. At the forefront of this […]

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