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Le Guichet d’action climatique du Fonds africain de développement accorde plus de 9 millions de dollars pour renforcer la résilience climatique des principaux bassins versants au Sahel

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Conseil d’administration du Fonds africain de développement a accordé, le 13 novembre 2025 à Abidjan, un don de 9,48 millions de dollars américains pour mettre en œuvre le Projet de résilience et d’adaptation des communautés et écosystèmes dans les zones humides des bassins versants du Sahel.  

Cet appui financier est issu du Guichet d’action climatique (https://apo-opa.co/4i6v3Hi), un mécanisme de financement sur les changements climatiques adossé au  Fonds africain de développement, le guichet de prêts à taux concessionnels du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement.  

Le financement permettra de répondre à un ensemble de défis climatiques et anthropiques qui affectent les principaux bassins versants des cours d’eau au Sahel. Les zones humides sahéliennes des bassins versants au Burkina Faso, au Mali, au Niger et au Sénégal sont soumis à une dégradation continue due à des pratiques d’exploitation non durables, à une gestion inefficace des ressources naturelles et à une faible résilience des systèmes agro-sylvo-pastoraux et halieutiques, aggravée par les effets du changement climatique. 

La première composante du projet vise à renforcer les actions de conservation et de gestion durable des écosystèmes des zones fragiles à travers la réalisation d’une étude de vulnérabilité aux changements climatiques des écosystèmes sahéliens. Cette étude sera réalisée dans les huit zones humides d’intervention en prenant en compte les fragilités, avec une forte implication des acteurs locaux. Les sites et les activités prioritaires d’économie verte issues de cette étude feront l’objet d’un appui pour l’autonomisation des groupements de femmes et de jeunes.  

La deuxième composante promeut une gestion équitable durable des ressources en eau et la valorisation des productions agroforestières et halieutiques en renforçant les capacités communautaires et la gouvernance locale. 

La troisième composante du projet a pour principaux objectifs de renforcer les capacités de la Commission Climat pour la Région du Sahel (CCRS), d’améliorer les services climatiques locaux et de développer des systèmes d’alerte précoce pour une meilleure anticipation des risques liés au climat. 

La quatrième composante a pour objet d’assurer une coordination fluide du projet à travers la mise en place et le fonctionnement de l’Unité de gestion du projet (UGP) au niveau régional rattachée à la CCRS ainsi que la prise en charge du personnel, la gestion administrative, comptable et financière du projet et la tenue des instances de gouvernance (réunions régulières du comité régional de pilotage, supervision technique nationale et régionale, coordination avec les partenaires institutionnels). Elle vise également à garantir une planification réaliste, un suivi rigoureux de l’exécution, une évaluation des performances et une capitalisation des bonnes pratiques 

Au Burkina Faso, le projet interviendra dans les régions d’Oubri et des Kuilsé, couvrant deux bassins versants transfrontaliers (Volta et Niger). Au Mali, la région de Bougouni (Yanfolila) comprenant six aires protégées (deux forêts classées, une forêt-galerie/tête de source, deux réserves de faune et une zone humide) est concernée. Au Niger, le projet sera mis en œuvre dans deux zones humides classées sites Ramsar (le Dallol Bosso et la mare de Tabalak) intégrées au bassin du Niger. Au Sénégal, le projet sera mis en œuvre dans la réserve de biosphère du fleuve Sénégal, notamment dans les départements de Saint-Louis et Dagana.  

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Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement est la principale institution du financement du développement en Afrique. Il comprend trois entités distinctes : la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), le Fonds africain de développement (FAD) et le Fonds spécial du Nigeria (FSN). Représentée dans 41 pays africains, avec un bureau extérieur au Japon, la Banque contribue au développement économique et au progrès social de ses 54 Etats membres régionaux.

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The Climate Action Window of the African Development Fund grants over $9 million to strengthen climate resilience in the Sahel’s main catchment basins

Source: APO – Report:

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has awarded a grant of $9.48 million to implement the Community and Ecosystem Resilience and Adaptation in the Wetlands of the Sahel Catchment Basins Project.  

The financial support comes from the Climate Action Window (https://apo-opa.co/4i6v3Hi) — a climate change financing mechanism backed by the African Development Fund, the concessional lending window of the African Development Bank Group.  

The funding will address a range of climate and human-induced challenges affecting the Sahel’s main river catchments. The Sahelian wetlands of the catchment basins in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Senegal are subject to ongoing degradation due to unsustainable exploitation practices, ineffective management of natural resources and the low resilience of agro-sylvo-pastoral and fishery systems, aggravated by the effects of climate change. 

The first stage of the project aims to strengthen actions for the conservation and sustainable management of ecosystems in fragile zones, by conducting a study of the vulnerability of Sahelian ecosystems to climate change. This study will be carried out in the eight wetlands in the intervention area with the close involvement of local stakeholders. The priority green economy sites and activities resulting from this study will be supported to empower women’s and youth groups.  

The second component promotes the equitable and sustainable management of water resources and the development of agroforestry and fisheries production by strengthening community capacities and local governance. 

The third component of the project aims to build the capacities of the Climate Commission for the Sahel Region (CCRS), improve local climate services and develop early warning systems for better anticipation of climate-related risks. 

The aim of the fourth component is to ensure the smooth coordination of the project by setting up and running a regional Project Management Unit (PMU), attached to the CCRS, as well as taking charge of the project’s personnel, administrative accounting and financial management, and governance bodies through regular meetings of the regional steering committee, national and regional technical supervision, and coordination with institutional partners. It also aims to ensure realistic planning, rigorous monitoring of implementation, performance evaluation and capitalizing on best practices. 

In Burkina Faso, the project will operate in the Oubri and Kuilsé regions, covering two cross-border catchment basins (Volta and Niger). In Mali, the project will involve the Bougouni (Yanfolila) region, comprising six protected areas (two classified forests, one gallery forest/springhead, two wildlife reserves and one wetland). In Niger, it will be implemented in two wetlands classified as Ramsar sites (the Dallol Bosso and the Mare de Tabalak) which form part of the Niger basin. In Senegal, the project will be implemented in the Senegal River Biosphere Reserve, notably in the departments of Saint-Louis and Dagana.  

– on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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About the African Development Bank Group: 
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s leading development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). Represented in 41 African countries, with a field office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and social progress of its 54 regional member states.

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Equatorial Guinea: the African Development Bank reviews its $167 million project portfolio

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The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org/) held a joint review of its project portfolio in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in Malabo from 27 to 31 October.

An action plan to improve the portfolio’s performance was approved at the end of the meeting. Stakeholders plan to set up a coordinated project monitoring system, establish rigorous mechanisms for monitoring contractual commitments and ensure compliance with financial obligations as part of an action plan to improve the portfolio’s performance.

The workshop, which brought together ministerial representatives, technical partners and project management teams, provided an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of the Bank Group’s interventions in the country and to chart the course for future investments aligned with the government of Equatorial Guinea’s Agenda 2035.

The review covered various projects, including the Public Finance Modernization Support Programme (PAMFP), the Support for the Development of Value Chains in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector (PASPA) (https://apo-opa.co/3LDvTyV) and the Feasibility study project for Support for the Strengthening of the Digital Ecosystem (PARED) (https://apo-opa.co/4nWt6yo).

The joint portfolio analysis highlighted several obstacles to project effectiveness: slow start-up, delays in setting up management units and delays in the issuance of no-objection notices by the Bank Group. Added to this are the teams’ limited technical capacities and their lack of knowledge of the pan-African institution’s procedures for procurement, disbursement and financial management.

“The Bank is developing close management relations with project management units and stepping up capacity building through targeted training in fiduciary management and monitoring and evaluation,” said Mouhamed Gueye, Divisional  Manager for Social Development and Human Capital for Central and North Africa, representing Léandre Bassolé, Director General of the Bank Group for Central Africa. “We are also maintaining close dialogue with partners to mobilize more co-financing under the 2026 lending programme and beyond,” he added.

“This exercise had several objectives: to ensure that our actions are aligned with Agenda 2035, to review our project portfolio in detail, to identify shortcomings in their implementation and to assess their level of progress,” explained Ladislao Ndong Ndong Bisó, Director General of Economic and Financial Organizations, representing Ivan Bacale Ebe Molina, Minister of Finance, Planning, Economic Development and the Budget. “The results will help define the direction and financing terms for future projects,” he said.

Several complementary activities were organized following the workshop. In particular, a fiduciary clinic for project managers helped to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the new accounting framework and the Bank’s financial management rules and procedures. In addition, a €58.61 million loan agreement was signed between the Bank Group and Equatorial Guinea for the implementation of the Project to Strengthen Human Capital in Support of Economic and Social Inclusion (PARCH) (https://apo-opa.co/3K1xEFG). Finally, a field visit to the PASPA project allowed the Bank’s delegation to note major progress in the construction of aquaculture infrastructure, which is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2026.

The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has been a member of the African Development Bank Group since 1975. The institution’s first financing dates back to December 1978 for a cocoa tree regeneration project worth nearly $9 million. To date, Equatorial Guinea has benefited from 53 operations financed by the Bank Group, with a cumulative commitment of $337.30 million.

The Bank Group’s active portfolio in Equatorial Guinea comprises six projects with a cumulative value of approximately $167 million. These investments are strategically distributed across several key sectors: social sector (42.2 percent), agriculture (38.6 percent), governance (18.5 percent) and communications, ICT and energy (0.7 percent).

– on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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Qatar Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards and Attack on Kafr Haris Mosque

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha – November 14, 2025

Qatar strongly condemns the settlers’ storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards and the attack on the Hajja Hamida Mosque in the Palestinian village of Kafr Haris, describing both actions as blatant violations of international law and UN resolutions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that any attempt to alter the religious or historical status of Al-Aqsa Mosque is an attack not only on Palestinians but also on millions of Muslims around the world.

The Ministry reaffirms Qatar’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to freely practice their religious rituals and to establish an independent state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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Guinée équatoriale : la Banque africaine de développement passe en revue son portefeuille de projets de 167 millions de dollars

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org/) a tenu, du 27 au 31 octobre derniers à Malabo, la revue conjointe du portefeuille des projets qu’il finance en République de Guinée équatoriale.

Au terme des travaux, un plan d’action pour l’amélioration de la performance du portefeuille a été validé. Les parties prenantes ont prévu de mettre en place un système de suivi coordonné des projets, d’instaurer des mécanismes de surveillance rigoureux des engagements contractuels et de garantir le respect des obligations financières, dans le cadre d’un plan d’action en vue de l’amélioration de la performance du portefeuille

L’atelier, qui réunissait des représentants ministériels, des partenaires techniques et les équipes de gestion de projets, a permis d’évaluer l’efficacité des interventions du Groupe de la Banque dans le pays et de tracer la voie de futurs investissements alignés sur l’Agenda 2035 du gouvernement équato-guinéen.

La revue a porté  sur différents projets, parmi lesquels le Programme d’appui à la modernisation des finances publiques (PAMFP), le Projet d’appui au développement des chaînes de valeurs du secteur de la pêche et de l’aquaculture (PASPA) (https://apo-opa.co/3LDvTyV), le Projet d’appui au renforcement de l’écosystème digital (PARED) (https://apo-opa.co/4nWt6yo).

L’analyse conjointe du portefeuille a mis en lumière plusieurs freins à l’efficacité des projets : lenteurs au démarrage, retards dans la constitution des unités de gestion, et délais dans la délivrance des avis de non-objection par le Groupe de la Banque. S’y ajoutent les capacités techniques limitées des équipes et leur méconnaissance des procédures de l’institution panafricaine en matière d’acquisition, de décaissement et de gestion financière.

« La Banque développe une gestion de proximité avec les unités de gestion de projets et intensifie le renforcement des capacités à travers des formations ciblées en gestion fiduciaire et en suivi-évaluation », a souligné Mouhamed Gueye, chef de division du Développement social et du Capital humain pour l’Afrique centrale et du Nord, représentant Léandre Bassolé, directeur général du Groupe de la Banque pour l’Afrique centrale. « Nous maintenons également un dialogue étroit avec les partenaires pour mobiliser davantage de cofinancements dans le cadre du programme de prêts 2026 et au-delà », a-t-il ajouté.

« Cet exercice visait plusieurs objectifs : assurer l’alignement de nos actions sur l’Agenda 2035, examiner en détail notre portefeuille de projets, identifier les insuffisances dans leur exécution et évaluer leur niveau d’avancement », a expliqué Ladislao Ndong Ndong Bisó, directeur général des organismes économiques et financiers représentant Ivan Bacale Ebe Molina, ministre des Finances, de la Planification, du Développement économique et du Budget. « Les résultats permettront de définir les orientations et modalités de financement des futurs projets. », a-t-il indiqué.

À la suite de l’atelier, plusieurs activités complémentaires ont été organisées. Une clinique fiduciaire destinée aux gestionnaires de projets a notamment permis de renforcer leur maitrise du nouveau référentiel comptable et des règles et procédures de la Banque en matière de gestion financière. Aussi,  un accord de prêt de 58,61 millions d’euros a été signé entre le Groupe de la Banque et la Guinée équatoriale en vue de la mise en œuvre du Projet de renforcement du capital humain en appui à l’inclusion économique et sociale (PARCH) (https://apo-opa.co/3K1xEFG). Enfin, une visite de terrain du Projet d’appui au développement des chaînes de valeurs du secteur de la pêche et de l’aquaculture (PASPA)  a permis à la délégation de la Banque de constater des avancées majeures dans la construction des infrastructures d’aquaculture, dont l’achèvement est prévu pour le premier trimestre 2026.

La République de Guinée équatoriale est un pays membre du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement depuis 1975. Le premier financement de l’institution date de décembre 1978 en faveur d’un projet de régénération des cacaoyers de près de neuf millions de dollars. À ce jour, la Guinée équatoriale a bénéficié de 53 opérations financées par le Groupe de la Banque, pour un engagement cumulé de 337,30 millions de dollars.

Le portefeuille actif du Groupe de la Banque en Guinée équatoriale comprend six projets d’une valeur cumulée d’environ 167 millions de dollars. Ces investissements se répartissent stratégiquement entre plusieurs secteurs clés : le secteur social (42,2 %), l’agriculture (38,6 %), la gouvernance (18,5 %), ainsi que la communication, les TIC et l’énergie (0,7%).

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contact médias :
Solange Kamuanga-Tossou
Département de la communication et de relations extérieures| Banque africaine de developpement
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Janela de Ação Climática do Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento concede mais de 9 milhões de dólares para reforçar a resiliência das principais bacias hidrográficas do Sahel

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Conselho de Administração do Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento concedeu, a 13 de novembro de 2025, em Abidjan, uma doação de 9,48 milhões de dólares para implementar o Projeto de Resiliência e Adaptação das Comunidades e Ecossistemas nas Zonas Húmidas das Bacias Hidrográficas do Sahel. 

Este apoio financeiro provém da Janela de Ação Climática o Janela de Ação Climática (https://apo-opa.co/3LBNfMJ), um mecanismo de financiamento para as alterações climáticas apoiado pelo Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento, a janela de empréstimos a taxas concessionais do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento.  

O financiamento permitirá responder a um conjunto de desafios climáticos e antropogénicos que afetam as principais bacias hidrográficas do Sahel. As zonas húmidas sahelianas das bacias hidrográficas do Burquina Faso, Mali, Níger e Senegal estão sujeitas a uma degradação contínua devido a práticas de exploração insustentáveis, à gestão ineficaz dos recursos naturais e à fraca resiliência dos sistemas agrossilvopastoris e haliêuticos, agravada pelos efeitos das alterações climáticas. 

A primeira componente do projeto visa reforçar as ações de conservação e gestão sustentável dos ecossistemas das zonas frágeis através da realização de um estudo de vulnerabilidade às alterações climáticas dos ecossistemas sahelianos. Este estudo será realizado nas oito zonas húmidas de intervenção, tendo em conta as fragilidades, com uma forte implicação dos atores locais. Os locais e as atividades prioritárias da economia verde resultantes deste estudo serão objeto de apoio para a capacitação de grupos de mulheres e jovens.  

A segunda componente promove uma gestão equitativa e sustentável dos recursos hídricos e a valorização das produções agroflorestais e pesqueiras, reforçando as capacidades comunitárias e a governação local. 

O terceiro componente do projeto tem como principais objetivos reforçar as capacidades da Comissão Climática para a Região do Sahel (CCRS), melhorar os serviços climáticos locais e desenvolver sistemas de alerta precoce para uma melhor antecipação dos riscos relacionados com o clima. 

A quarta componente tem como objetivo assegurar uma coordenação fluida do projeto através da criação de uma Unidade de Gestão do Projeto (UGP) a nível regional, ligada à CCRS, bem como da gestão do pessoal, administrativa, contabilística e financeira do projeto e a realização de instâncias de governação (reuniões regulares do comité regional diretor, supervisão técnica nacional e regional e coordenação com os parceiros institucionais). Visa também garantir um planeamento realista, um acompanhamento rigoroso da execução, uma avaliação do desempenho e uma capitalização das boas práticas 

No Burquina Faso, o projeto atuará nas regiões de Oubri e Kuilsé, abrangendo duas bacias hidrográficas transfronteiriças (Volta e Níger). No Mali, a região de Bougouni (Yanfolila), que compreende seis áreas protegidas (duas florestas classificadas, uma floresta-galeria/nascente, duas reservas de fauna e uma zona húmida), é abrangida. No Níger, o projeto será implementado em duas zonas húmidas classificadas de Ramsar (Dallol Bosso e lagoa de Tabalak) integradas na bacia do Níger. No Senegal, o projeto será implementado na reserva da biosfera do rio Senegal, nomeadamente nos departamentos de Saint-Louis e Dagana. 

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Contacto para os media:  
Alexis Adélé
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas
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Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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Guiné Equatorial: Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento analisa carteira de projetos no valor de 167 milhões de dólares

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org/) realizou, entre 27 e 31 de outubro, em Malabo, a revisão conjunta da carteira de projetos que financia na República da Guiné Equatorial. 

No final dos trabalhos, foi validado um plano de ação para melhorar o desempenho da carteira. As duas partes previram a implementação de um sistema coordenado de acompanhamento dos projetos, a instauração de mecanismos rigorosos de supervisão dos compromissos contratuais e a garantia do cumprimento das obrigações financeiras, no âmbito de um plano de ação com vista a melhorar o desempenho da carteira.

O workshop, que reuniu representantes ministeriais, parceiros técnicos e equipas de gestão de projetos, permitiu avaliar a eficácia das intervenções do Grupo Banco no país e traçar o caminho para futuros investimentos alinhados com a Agenda 2035 do governo da Guiné Equatorial.

A revisão incidiu sobre diferentes projetos, entre os quais o Programa de Apoio à Modernização das Finanças Públicas (PAMFP), o Projeto de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento das Cadeias de Valor do Setor das Pescas e da Aquicultura (PASPA) (https://apo-opa.co/3LDvTyV) e o Projeto de Apoio ao Reforço do Ecossistema Digital (PARED) (https://apo-opa.co/4nWt6yo).

A análise conjunta da carteira revelou vários obstáculos à eficácia dos projetos: lentidão no arranque, atrasos na constituição das unidades de gestão e atrasos na emissão de pareceres de não objeção pelo Grupo Banco. A isto acrescem as capacidades técnicas limitadas das equipas e o seu desconhecimento dos procedimentos da instituição pan-africana em matéria de aquisição, desembolso e gestão financeira.

“O Banco desenvolve uma gestão de proximidade com as unidades de gestão de projetos e intensifica o reforço das capacidades através de formações específicas em gestão fiduciária e acompanhamento-avaliação”, sublinhou Mouhamed Gueye, chefe da divisão de Desenvolvimento Social e Capital Humano para a África Central e do Norte, em representação de Léandre Bassolé, diretor-geral do Grupo Banco para a África Central. “Mantemos também um diá. estreito com os parceiros para mobilizar mais cofinanciamentos no âmbito do programa de empréstimos 2026 e além”, acrescentou. 

“Este exercício visava vários objetivos: garantir o alinhamento das nossas ações com a Agenda 2035, examinar detalhadamente a nossa carteira de projetos, identificar as insuficiências na sua execução e avaliar o seu nível de avanço”, explicou Ladislao Ndong Ndong Bisó, diretor-geral dos organismos económicos e financeiros, em representação de Ivan Bacale Ebe Molina, ministro das Finanças, do Planeamento, do Desenvolvimento Económico e do Orçamento. “Os resultados permitirão definir as orientações e modalidades de financiamento de projetos futuros”, indicou.

Na sequência do workshop, foram organizadas várias atividades complementares. Uma clínica fiduciária destinada aos gestores de projetos permitiu, nomeadamente, reforçar o seu domínio do novo referencial contabilístico e das regras e procedimentos do Banco em matéria de gestão financeira. Além disso, foi assinado um acordo de empréstimo de 58,61 milhões de euros entre o Grupo Banco e a Guiné Equatorial com vista à implementação do Projeto de Reforço do Capital Humano em Apoio à Inclusão Económica e Social (PARCH) (https://apo-opa.co/3K1xEFG). Por fim, uma visita de campo ao Projeto de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento das Cadeias de Valor do Setor da Pesca e da Aquicultura (PASPA) permitiu à delegação do Banco constatar avanços significativos na construção das infraestruturas de aquicultura, cuja conclusão está prevista para o primeiro trimestre de 2026.

A República da Guiné Equatorial é um país membro do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento desde 1975. O primeiro financiamento da instituição data de dezembro de 1978, a favor de um projeto de regeneração de cacauíferas no valor de quase nove milhões de dólares. Até à data, a Guiné Equatorial beneficiou de 53 operações financiadas pelo Grupo Banco, num compromisso acumulado de 337,30 milhões de dólares.

A carteira ativa do Grupo Banco na Guiné Equatorial inclui seis projetos com um valor acumulado de cerca de 167 milhões de dólares. Estes investimentos estão estrategicamente distribuídos por vários setores-chave: setor social (42,2%), agricultura (38,6%), governação (18,5%), bem como comunicação, TIC e energia (0,7%).

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Contacto para os media:
Solange Kamuanga-Tossou
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas
media@afdb.org

Sobre O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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Joint Statement on the UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | November 14, 2025

Qatar, The United States, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan, and Türkiye express our joint support for the Security Council Resolution currently under consideration, drafted by the United States after consultation and in cooperation with Council members and partners in the region.

The historic Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict announced on September 29 is endorsed by the resolution and was celebrated and endorsed in Sharm Al Sheikh.

We are issuing this statement as the Member States that gathered during High-Level Week to begin this process, which offers a pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood. We emphasize that this is a sincere effort, and the Plan provides a viable path towards peace and stability, not only between the Israelis and the Palestinians, but for the entire region.

We are looking forward to this resolution’s swift adoption.

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African Energy Chamber G20 Forum Fireside Chats to Explore the Future of Africa’s Oil and Gas Value Chain

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The African Energy Chamber’s G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – taking place on November 21 in Johannesburg – will host two exclusive fireside chats that will unpack the future of Africa’s oil and gas value chain, exploring how upstream growth, midstream diversification and downstream modernization can accelerate investment across the continent. At a time when African governments and companies are repositioning themselves for new exploration, refining upgrades and energy-transition aligned strategies, these dialogues will highlight the role of global partnerships in driving Africa’s energy and climate goals.

Oando PLC has set a strong example for how independent oil and gas companies can position themselves at the helm of African energy diversification. By evolving from a trading and downstream company into one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most competitive and integrated groups, the company is not only expanding its investments but unlocking the potential of the continent’s oil and gas value chain. Recent developments reflect this approach. In 2024, the company acquired Eni’s Nigerian Agip Oil Company in a move that widened its upstream portfolio. The company also launched Oando Mining – focusing on developing lithium and other critical minerals -, while reinforcing its downstream and marketing business.

These efforts reflect a commitment to a diversified energy portfolio, one that many independents can mirror across the continent. During the G20 Forum, Tinubu will participate in a fireside chat on Strategy, Growth and Expansion: From Upstream to Energy Diversification. The session will offer insight into the company’s energy strategy, opportunities for African independents in Africa and the need to expand the continent’s oil and gas value chain.

“Africa’s oil and gas value chain is full of untapped potential, and companies like Oando are proving what is possible when African champions lead from the front. Oando’s growth story shows that with the right capital and the right partnerships, African companies can drive transformative expansion across the entire value chain,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.

Meanwhile, the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) – the country’s newly-formed state entity – has set its sights on accelerated project development, with a view to strengthening supply chains and enhancing fuel security. In addition to pursuing upstream projects, the SANPC has committed to transforming the country’s midstream sector through the revival of strategic refining infrastructure. Lack of investments have long-plagued the country’s refineries, leading to an over-reliance on imports that have made South Africa vulnerable to supply disruptions. However, the SANPC strives to turn this trend around. Key projects include the revitalization of the SAPREF refinery and reinstatement of the Gas-to-Liquids refinery. The company aims to bring the 180,000 barrel per day SAPREF facility back online following a closure in 2022, boosting capacity to between 400,000 bpd and 600,000 bpd in the long-run.

A fireside chat at the G20 Forum will unlock the role these infrastructure projects will play in the country’s energy future. The discussion will feature the SANPC’s CEO Godfrey Moagi, who is expected to share insight into strategies for strengthening the country’s oil and gas supply chain. The discussions takes place under the theme Repositioning the National Champion: Refinery Modernization and De-Risking South Africa’s Supply Chain, providing investors with exclusive insights into South Africa’s midstream expansion strategy.

“South Africa’s energy security hinges on strengthening its downstream infrastructure, modernizing refineries and building a supply chain that is resilient, competitive and future-ready. SANPC is positioned to play a pivotal national role, but unlocking this vision requires global finance, technology partnerships and strategic investors who are willing to back long-term refinery upgrades and fuel-security projects,” Ayuk added.

With global interest in Africa’s energy markets rising and new policies across multiple countries seeking to accelerate upstream and downstream investment, the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum’s fireside chats promise to provide strategic clarity and actionable insight for investors, national companies and international financiers seeking to expand their footprint across the continent.

To register for the Forum click here (https://apo-opa.co/4pewDcs).

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marks ‘World Diabetes Day’ 2025: Transforming Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Preventive Care in Africa and Asia by Providing 925 Scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 Countries

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  • Merck Foundation, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health, and Medical Societies, has provided 925 scholarships, out of a total of 2400+ scholarships, for one-year Postgraduate Diplomas and two-year Master’s Degrees in Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, and Obesity & Weight Management, as well as one-year Fellowship programs in Diabetes and Hypertension, for doctors from 52 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. 
  • Merck Foundation released the storybooks and Animation Films “Mark’s Pressure”, and “Sugar Free Jude”, with the aim to raise awareness about early detection and prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension (which are corelated) and to Promote Healthy Lifestyle, amongst children and youth in Africa and beyond. 

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks ‘World Diabetes Day 2025’ in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies, and Academia, through their Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program. 

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, emphasized, “At Merck Foundation, we mark World Diabetes Day every day through our strong commitment to transforming Diabetes, Endocrinology, Hypertension, Cardiology, and Preventive Cardiovascular care (co-related conditions) across Africa, Asia, and beyond. Our goal is to build a future where early detection, effective treatment, and healthy lifestyles become the norm, by empowering local doctors and communities through knowledge and specialized training. 

I am proud to share that, in partnership with our Ambassadors, The First Ladies of Africa & Asia and partners like Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia, we have provided 925 scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 countries of Online One-year PG Diploma and Two-year Master degree in Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Clinical Nutrition and Obesity & Weight Management; One Year clinical Fellowship program for Diabetes and Hypertension; and also a special 3-month Diabetes Mastercourse in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. These scholarships are helping to build a robust network of specialists, reaching beyond major cities and capitals.” 

Merck Foundation has in total provided more than 2400 scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved medical specialties.  

Dr. Life Zambezi, Merck Foundation Alumnus from Zimbabwe shares, “I am grateful for being offered the PG Diploma course in Diabetes Management. Through this course, I was able to increase my knowledge and turn my passion for treating diabetes into impactful action. This course has further helped me establish a Diabetes Clinic at the district hospital, which has brought relief to many patients. The learning I gained through the PG Diploma has enabled me to serve my community better and raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.” 

Speaking about Merck Foundation’s efforts to improve diabetes care, Dr. Rasha Kelej shared, “We are providing scholarships to local doctors not only in capital cities but also in remote and underserved areas. This empowers them to establish diabetes centers or clinics within their hospitals, ensuring access to quality diabetes care for all communities and raising awareness about prevention, early detection, and effective management.” 

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) Diabetes Report, around 24 million adults (aged 20–79) in the African region were living with diabetes in 2021. Projections indicate that this number could increase by 129%, reaching 55 million by 2045. Furthermore, Africa has the highest rate of undiagnosed diabetes, with 54% of adults living with the condition unaware of their status. 

Therefore, as a part of their Community Awareness Program, Merck Foundation has launched various initiatives aimed at raising awareness and promoting prevention early detection and management of about Diabetes and Hypertension. 

Merck Foundation CEO has composed and sung an impactful song “No More Sugar” together with Ghanian Singer Cwezi Oteng. Listen to “No More Sugar” song here: https://apo-opa.co/449ZmXs

In partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Merck Foundation has released children’s storybooks and adapted Animation Films “Sugar Free Jude” and “Mark’s Pressure”, inspiring the communities to reduce sugar consumption, limit salt intake, stay active, eat healthily, and avoid smoking.  

“By promoting these habits, we can tackle diabetes and hypertension which are the major risk factors for serious complications and heart disease and empower future generations to lead healthier lives,” added Dr. Kelej. 

Watch the “Sugar Free Jude” Animation film here: https://apo-opa.co/47FJUon

Watch the “Mark’s Pressure” Animation movie here: https://apo-opa.co/47IwkAJ

Merck Foundation has also released three Songs in three languages named ‘NO More Diabetes, Sugar Free’ in English, ‘Dites non au Diabète’ in French and ‘Chega de Diabete’ in Portuguese. And has also released the remix version, of the three languages. Composed and sung by singers from Ghana, Mauritius and Mozambique.  

Link to the remix song here: https://apo-opa.co/4peEnLu

Merck Foundation’s pan African TV program “Our Africa”, that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and features African Fashion Designers, Singers, and prominent experts from various domains with the aim to raise awareness about social and health issues, has episodes dedicated to raise awareness about Diabetes and Promoting Healthy Lifestyle. 

Watch the Episode about Diabetes Awareness here: https://apo-opa.co/4nTLiZi

Watch the Episode about Promoting Healthy Lifestyle here: https://apo-opa.co/3WWnARa

All episode of “Our Africa” are available on social media handles of Dr. Rasha Kelej (Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/48eu58j), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/4pfuTjc), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/485lAvg) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/3JDuSGC)) and Merck Foundation (Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/3WYhY97), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/47HcMwz), Twitter (https://apo-opa.co/43v7uli) and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/47EBxJM)).  

Merck Foundation together with African and Asian First Ladies, annually launches their Awards for Media Representatives, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, Musicians, Singers, and emerging talents from these fields to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle and Raise Awareness About Prevention And Early Detection Of Diabetes And Hypertension. 

Details of the awards: 

1. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. 

Submission deadline: 30th October 2026.  

2. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. 

Submission deadline: 30th October 2026.  

3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. 

Submission deadline: 30th October 2026.  

4. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. 

Submission deadline: 30th October 2026.  

Apply here: https://apo-opa.co/4r0MD3k

Entries can also be submitted via email to: submit@merck-foundation.com 

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– on behalf of Merck Foundation.

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The Merck Foundation is dedicated to improving social and health outcomes for communities in need. While it collaborates with various partners, including governments to achieve its humanitarian goals, the foundation remains strictly neutral in political matters. It does not engage in or support any political activities, elections, or regimes, focusing solely on its mission to elevate humanity and enhance well-being while maintaining a strict non-political stance in all of its endeavors. 

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