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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has announced new financial collaborations with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), DIFC Branch. These non-payment insurance contracts support the export capabilities of member states, reinforcing ICIEC’s commitment to […]

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) has released a new book detailing applications of agent-based simulation in Islamic Finance. Titled “Applications of Agent-Based Simulation in Islamic Finance”, the book is an edited collection of papers authored by students who graduated from the Islamic Financial Engineering Laboratory based in Rabat, Morocco. The Laboratory was established […]

Download logo Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom over the past year, said Amnesty International on World Press Freedom Day. The human rights organization documented widespread intimidation, harassment and detention of journalists in countries throughout the region. Authorities continued to […]

Download logo The Ministry of Health’s State Department for Medical Services has begun a comprehensive headcount to realign its staff with the recently approved structure by the Public Service Commission. Principal Secretary Mr. Harry Kimtai, representing Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula, initiated the initiative today at Afya House, stressing its importance for human resources planning […]

Download logo President William Ruto today chaired a Cabinet meeting for the second time this week to deliberate on extra measures to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding, mudslides and landslides in many parts of the country. The Cabinet noted that more citizens who have been affected by floods, mudslides and landslides are increasingly receiving […]

Download logo From 11 to 13 March 2024, the IAEA facilitated a national workshop and a high-level meeting in Kampala to discuss nuclear law and raise awareness among officials. This initiative supports Uganda's efforts to adhere to the relevant international legal instruments under IAEA auspices and improve its current national legal framework set by the […]

Download logo President William Ruto has urged institutions of higher learning to adopt innovation and emerging technologies to enhance access to affordable education. The President said the government is prepared to support universities offer online and virtual learning. He said this would not only enrich the country’s human resources but also foster an inclusive knowledge […]

Download logo US State Department’s “Eritrea 2023 Human Rights Report” once again peddles, with higher pitch this time round, a litany of its usual, fallacious and long-discredited accusations against the country. The overarching issue is of course whether the US has, in the first place, the credentials for an exclusive and innate legal and moral […]

Download logo A thriving creative economy fuels innovation, jobs, and economic growth across Africa. Recognizing this potential, the African Union and Google Africa join forces to launch the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long campaign of the continent's rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit. In celebration of Africa Month,YouTube creators across Africa are invited to share […]

Download logo Zimbabwe is grappling with the second biggest outbreak of cholera in its history, with cases rapidly spreading across the country. It started on 12 February 2023 and to date, more than 600 people have died from cholera and over 35 00 infected. To avoid people from continuously falling sick and to save lives, […]