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 New African Magazine

The need for a reformed climate finance architecture to reflect today’s climate reality
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:37:07 +0000

As climate action gains momentum, climate finance serves as a critical pathway to mitigation, resilience building and adaptation initiatives. But the voice of the most climate-vulnerable countries must be echoed in every decision if we are to achieve impact at scale. Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, ARC Group and Abdoul Salam Bello, World Bank Group discuss. As a […]

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Backbase to release its 4th edition of the African Banking Digital Transformation Report at GITEX Africa 2024
Fri, 24 May 2024 08:31:42 +0000

Backbase, the creator of the global leader in Engagement Banking Platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 4th edition of the African Banking Digital Transformation Report at GITEX Africa 2024. This report, produced in collaboration with the pan-African publication African Banker, has become a cornerstone in Africa’s financial news landscape, offering deep insights […]

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Harnessing the Power of Vision: Meg Whitman’s Transformative Diplomacy in Africa
Thu, 16 May 2024 07:01:49 +0000

In a time of global uncertainty, a ray of hope emerges from the heart of Kenya, where Meg Whitman, the U.S. Ambassador, stands as a beacon of visionary leadership. Her unwavering commitment to redefining America’s relationship with Africa has ignited a spark that is reigniting hope and unlocking new realms of prosperity for both continents. […]

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We need to counter negative stereotypes and uplift Africa’s image in the world – Adesina
Mon, 13 May 2024 13:06:35 +0000

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank Group, has made a fervent call to end negative stereotyping of the continent in the international media and to champion a more positive portrayal of Africa and its development.  Report by Omar Ben Yedder in Nairobi. Speaking at the All Africa Media Leaders’ Summit in Nairobi, […]

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We must not despair of Africa
Mon, 13 May 2024 08:31:57 +0000

Dov Zerah is a former Director General of the French Development Agency, and a great connoisseur of the African continent. He has just launched a think-tank on Africa, La palabre sous le Baobab, to stop feeling sorry for the state of France’s relations with the continent. Why this think tank on Africa? How would you […]

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Africa is at a demographic crossroads
Mon, 13 May 2024 08:17:13 +0000

Jean-Michel Severino, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the I&P fund, believes that Africa will benefit from the demographic dividend, and then from the growth of its population. How do you see Africa developing today? Structural adjustment is over. Africa is entering a period of demographic transition. The birth rate is starting to fall. We […]

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