Kampala – Report – Reda Helal: The World Bank has released the 25th edition of the Uganda Economic Update, providing a comprehensive assessment of the country’s economic performance in FY2024/2025 and its prospects as commercial oil production approaches. Strong Growth with Brighter Prospects Ahead According to the report, Uganda’s real …
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Uganda’s Economy at a Crossroads: World Bank Calls for Tax Reforms and Smarter Spending to Sustain Growth
Kampala – Report – Reda Helal: The World Bank has released the 25th edition of the Uganda Economic Update, providing a comprehensive assessment of the country’s economic performance in FY2024/2025 and its prospects as commercial oil production approaches. Strong Growth with Brighter Prospects Ahead According to the report, Uganda’s real …
Read More »African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates Botswana on Independence Day, Commends Regional and Continental Role
Addis Ababa – Reda Helal The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has extended his warm congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the occasion of their Independence Day. The Chairperson emphasized that this day stands as a celebration of …
Read More »OPEC at African Energy Week 2025: Africa’s Oil Demand to Surge, Realistic Energy Pathways Needed
Cape Town – Reda Helal: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) emphasized Africa’s pivotal role in global energy markets during African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, held in Cape Town. Officials highlighted that Africa is set to witness a major surge in energy demand over …
Read More »World Heart Day 2025: Merck Foundation Empowers 52 Countries with 925 Medical Scholarships
Accra – Reda Helal: The Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, announced the allocation of 925 specialized scholarships for doctors from 52 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The scholarships cover postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and fellowships in Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition, …
Read More »Bridging Digital Gaps: A Key Pathway to Global Financial Inclusion
Extended Report on the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Conference, held on the sidelines of South Africa’s Think 20 Forum Report by Reda Helal The debate around digital payments is no longer confined to technical or economic issues. It has moved to the heart of broader discussions about national …
Read More »Egypt’s Minister of Planning Meets World Bank Officials to Strengthen Partnership and Support Development Plans
Cairo – Reda Helal H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, received Ms. Anshula Kant, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank Group, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The meeting was attended by Mr. Stephane Guimbert, World …
Read More »Sudanese Diplomat in Aswan Commends Egypt’s Steadfast Aid in Easing Sudan’s War Burden on Its Citizens
Sahar Ragab Sudanese Consul General in Aswan, Ambassador Abdel Qader Abdullah, has lauded Egypt’s ongoing support in addressing the fallout from the events in Sudan, highlighting the nation’s proactive stances—guided by directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi—in mitigating the war’s devastating impacts on the Sudanese people. These remarks were …
Read More »Xi Jinping Ignites the Flame of Memory: Honoring Fallen Heroes on the 80th Anniversary of China’s Victory Over Fascism
Wagdy Abd aziz In a poignant tribute to the nation’s enduring spirit of resistance, Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside senior leaders from the Communist Party and the state, is set to present flower baskets to fallen national heroes on Tuesday morning at Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing. This …
Read More »Sudan Faces World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis as Avaaz Launches Global Fundraising Campaign
Cairo – Reda Helal Sudan is experiencing one of the deadliest humanitarian crises in the world today. The bloody civil war, now in its second year, has claimed the lives of more than 150,000 people and displaced millions, creating the world’s largest refugee crisis. With the collapse of the healthcare …
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