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Côte d’Ivoire Catalyzes Nationwide Access to Clean Water with the Inauguration of the Galébré Urban Water Supply System

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Côte d’Ivoire has taken an additional important step toward guaranteeing access to clean water with the inauguration of the urban water supply system for the Sub-Prefecture of Galébré. This is one of the first systems completed under the country’s national Water for All (Eau Pour Tous) program. Designed to improve the lives of 35,000 inhabitants in the long term, this modern infrastructure, delivered by Mitrelli (https://Mitrelli.com), reinforces the Government of Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to ensure that clean water becomes a fundamental right for everyone.

This inauguration marks a flagship achievement within the Government’s broader Water for All program, to modernize water infrastructure nationwide and close long-standing gaps in access for underserved communities. It will ultimately provide more than 1.5 million people across 200 sub-prefectures with sustainable access to potable water.

The inauguration, held on December 12, was led by H.E. Bouaké Fofana, Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation, reaffirming the Government of Côte d’Ivoire’s determination to expand equitable access to clean water across rural and semi-urban regions. Distinguished attendees included H.E. Moussa Sanogo, Minister of Heritage, State Portfolio, and Public Enterprises, H.E. Belmonde Dogo, Minister of National Cohesion, Solidarity and the Fight Against Poverty, H.E. Anne-Désirée Ouloto-Lamizana, Minister of Civil Service and Administrative Modernization, as well as regional authorities: the General Director of ONEP Ibrahiman Berté, traditional leaders, and community representatives. Mitrelli was represented by the country leadership team and the project team.

The newly inaugurated urban water supply system in Galébré will serve 35,000 inhabitants in the long term, providing a reliable and sustainable supply of clean water. The infrastructure includes a complete urban water supply system designed to improve public health, reduce waterborne diseases, and support socio-economic development across the region.

As of December 2025, significant progress has been achieved by the Government with the support of Mitrelli across the Water for All national programs. Works are currently underway in 25 villages. An additional six sites are scheduled to begin in December, while three more villages are expected to be completed before year-end. Provisional receptions for several sites are planned for January 2026.

These advancements reflect a coordinated national effort to strengthen water security, upgrade essential services, and improve resilience across Côte d’Ivoire.

Abdoul Hien, Country General Manager, Mitrelli Côte d’Ivoire, stated: “It is an honor to work with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire in advancing this historic initiative. The Water for All program is transforming daily life for communities across the country. Galébré is a first step; more will come. By delivering sustainable access to clean, safe water, we are enabling better health, stronger educational outcomes, and new economic opportunities. Mitrelli is committed to working alongside national and local partners to ensure long-term, impactful results for the country.”

This inauguration demonstrates how strategic water infrastructure can directly improve public health, strengthen community development, and unlock economic potential. Reliable access to potable water reduces diseases, frees time for education – not only but especially for women and girls – and supports agricultural, commercial, health-related and social activities. Côte d’Ivoire’s progress through the Water for All program signals a nationwide shift toward sustainable and inclusive development.

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Mitrelli (https://Mitrelli.com), a Swiss-based international company with over a decade of profound impact in Africa, has been collaborating closely with African leadership, governments, businesses, and communities, investing in and implementing innovative, holistic, and sustainable national-scale solutions. To date, the company has over 100 national-scale projects implemented across the continent, spanning housing, water, food, and energy, as well as key societal accelerators such as education, healthcare, and technology.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Palestinian Vice President

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, December 15, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday with HE Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh, who is visiting the country.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them. They also reviewed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, and addressed several topics of common interest.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the brotherly Palestinian people, based on international law and the two-state solution, which guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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Diplomatic Institute, Global Institute for Strategic Research Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, December 15, 2025

The Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Global Institute for Strategic Research at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of research and the organization of programs and workshops related to diplomatic training.

The memorandum was signed by HE Director of the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Horr and Director of the Global Institute for Strategic Research at HBKU Dr. Mohamed Ali Chihi. 

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Hassan Allam Construction s’est vu attribuer un contrat historique de 250 millions de dollars US pour la construction de l’emblématique Centre commercial africain d’Afreximbank dans la nouvelle capitale égyptienne

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

  • Le complexe abritera un ensemble complet d’installations modernes destinées à soutenir le commerce, notamment un centre d’information commerciale, une bibliothèque et un centre de connaissances de classe mondiale, un centre d’innovation et d’incubation de PME, un centre d’affaires, un hôtel de 110 chambres, un centre de conférence moderne de 750 places et un musée d’entreprise entre autres infrastructures.
  • Le contrat couvre la construction, la finition, les travaux MEP, l’aménagement paysager dur et mou, ainsi que le mobilier, l’équipement et les accessoires.
  • Un complexe vert et durable conçu pour répondre aux normes les plus élevées en matière de performance environnementale.

Hassan Allam Construction, une filiale de Hassan Allam Holding, a remporté un contrat historique de 250 millions de dollars US pour la construction du Centre commercial africain de la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), qui accueillera également son nouveau siège social prévu dans la nouvelle capitale égyptienne.

Parmi les hauts dignitaires qui ont assisté à la cérémonie de pose de la première pierre de l’AATC de la nouvelle capitale, figurent Dr Mostafa Madbouly, Premier Ministre de la République arabe d’Égypte, M. Hassan Abdalla, Gouverneur de la Banque centrale d’Égypte, Ing. Hassan Allam, PDG de Hassan Allam Holding, Ing. Mohamed El Dahshoury, PDG de Hassan Allam Construction, Dr George Elombi, Président d’Afreximbank et du Conseil d’administration de la Banque.

Le projet comprend la construction et la finition d’un complexe immobilier qui servira de siège mondial à Afreximbank. Son périmètre couvre le bâtiment principal du siège d’Afreximbank, un hôtel de 110 chambres et six villas résidentielles entièrement équipées. Le complexe abritera un ensemble complet d’autres installations modernes destinées à soutenir le commerce, notamment un centre d’information commerciale, une bibliothèque et un centre de connaissances de classe mondiale, un musée d’entreprise dédié à Afreximbank, un centre d’innovation et d’incubation de PME pour soutenir l’entrepreneuriat, un centre d’affaires, un centre de conférence moderne de 750 places, un centre d’exposition, des magasins et des restaurants, des boutiques, de vastes installations techniques et de soutien, ainsi qu’un parking de 1 200 places.

Outre les travaux de génie civil, le contrat couvre les systèmes mécaniques, électriques et de plomberie (MEP), l’aménagement paysager dur et doux, ainsi que la fourniture et l’installation complètes du mobilier, des agencements et des équipements (FF&E). Le complexe est également conçu comme un projet écologique et durable, reflétant l’engagement d’Afreximbank et de Hassan Allam Holding en faveur de constructions modernes, efficaces et respectueux de l’environnement. Ensemble, ces éléments formeront un Centre commercial africain moderne conçu pour faciliter le commerce, le dialogue politique et la collaboration à travers le continent.

Hassan Allam, PDG de Hassan Allam Holding, a déclaré : « Notre collaboration avec Afreximbank reflète une conviction commune dans la puissance des infrastructures pour libérer le potentiel économique de l’Afrique. Depuis plus de neuf décennies, Hassan Allam Holding s’engage à réaliser des projets qui renforcent les communautés, favorisent la croissance et soutiennent le développement à long terme. Nous sommes fiers d’apporter cette expérience à un projet d’une telle importance continentale, un projet qui servira de catalyseur pour la collaboration commerciale et les opportunités à travers l’Afrique ».

Le Dr George Elombi, Président d’Afreximbank et du Conseil d’administration de la Banque a souligné : « Les centres commerciaux africains constituent une solution concrète à un défi unique, à savoir le manque de connaissances sur notre marché africain, qui constitue un obstacle majeur à la promotion du commerce. « L’AATC ne vise pas simplement à s’adapter à l’expansion de la Banque, mais aussi à remédier au manque d’informations sur le commerce et l’investissement dont souffrent les entreprises africaines ; un défi qui entrave la croissance du commerce et de l’investissement intra-africains depuis près de sept décennies. Le projet devrait être achevé dans un délai de 36 mois et créer environ 8 000 emplois directs et indirects pendant la phase de construction et environ 1 000 emplois pendant la phase d’exploitation ».

Cette collaboration va au-delà des accords de financement conventionnels, étant donné qu’elle repose sur une vision commune du développement des infrastructures, de la durabilité et de la transformation économique de l’Afrique. Grâce à des cycles de financement successifs, des garanties structurées et des investissements conjoints dans des projets à fort impact, les deux institutions ont démontré à maintes reprises leur engagement sans faille en faveur de la promotion d’initiatives transformationnelles à travers le continent.

Ing Hassan Allam figurait parmi les hauts dignitaires qui ont assisté à la cérémonie de pose de la première pierre de l’AATC de la nouvelle capitale. Dr Mostafa Madbouly Premier Ministre de la République arabe d’Égypte, Rania Al-Mashat, Ministre de la planification, du développement économique et de la coopération internationale, M. Hassan Abdalla, Gouverneur de la Banque centrale d’Égypte, Ing. Hassan Allam, PDG de Hassan Allam Holding, Ing. Mohamed El Dahshoury, PDG de Hassan Allam Construction, Dr George Elombi, Président d’Afreximbank et du Conseil d’administration de la Banque, ont également pris part à la cérémonie.

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Fondée en 1936, Hassan Allam Holding est l’une des plus grandes entreprises d’Égypte et de la région MENA, avec plus de 90 ans d’expérience à travers10 pays. Le groupe entreprend des projets complexes et de grande envergure dans divers secteurs de l’ingénierie, de la construction et des infrastructures, y compris l’énergie, l’eau, l’industrie, la logistique et la pétrochimie. En tant que plus ancienne franchise de construction dans la région MENA, le groupe bénéficie d’une solide réputation, de solides capacités techniques et d’un portefeuille diversifié. Fort d’une longue expérience dans l’identification et l’investissement dans des projets d’infrastructure attractifs, ce groupe d’envergure mondiale affiche actuellement un carnet de commandes dépassant les 6 milliards de dollars américains et occupe la 45e place du classement Engineering News-Record des 250 plus grands entrepreneurs internationaux.

Pour de plus amples informations sur Hassan Allam Holding, veuillez visiter : www.HassanAllam.com

À propos d’Afreximbank :
La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) est une institution financière multilatérale panafricaine dédiée au financement et à la promotion du commerce intra et extra-africain. Depuis 30 ans, Afreximbank déploie des structures innovantes pour fournir des solutions de financement qui facilitent la transformation de la structure du commerce africain et accélèrent l’industrialisation et le commerce intrarégional, soutenant ainsi l’expansion économique en Afrique. Fervente défenseur de l’Accord sur la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), Afreximbank a lancé les le Système panafricain de paiement et de règlement (PAPSS) qui a été adopté par l’Union africaine (UA) comme la plateforme de paiement et de règlement devant appuyer la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf. En collaboration avec le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf et l’UA, la Banque a mis en place un Fonds d’ajustement de 10 milliards de dollars US pour aider les pays à participer de manière effective à la ZLECAf. À la fin de décembre 2024, le total des actifs et des garanties de la Banque s’élevait à environ 40,1 milliards de dollars US et les fonds de ses actionnaires s’établissaient à 7,2 milliards de dollars US. Afreximbank est notée A par GCR International Scale, Baa2 par Moody’s, AAA par China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI), A- par Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) et BBB par Fitch. Au fil des ans, Afreximbank est devenue un groupe constitué de la Banque, de sa filiale de financement à impact appelée Fonds de développement des exportations en Afrique (FEDA), et de sa filiale de gestion d’assurance, AfrexInsure, (les trois entités forment « le Groupe »). La Banque a son siège social au Caire, en Égypte.

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez visiter www.Afreximbank.com

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Hassan Allam Construction Awarded a landmark USD 250 million contract to build the iconic Afreximbank African Trade Centre in Egypt’s New Capital

Source: APO

  • The complex will host a full suite of modern trade-supporting facilities, including a trade information centre, a world-class library and knowledge hub, an innovation and SME incubation centre, a business centre, a 110-room apartment hotel, a 750-seater modern conference centre and a corporate museum, among other facilities.
  • Scope covers construction, finishing, MEP works, hard and soft landscaping, and FF&E.
  • Green, sustainable development designed to meet the highest standards of environmental performance.

Hassan Allam Construction, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, has been awarded a landmark USD 250 million contract for the construction of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) African Trade Centre, which will also host its new headquarters building, to be located in the New Capital of Egypt.

Among the top dignitaries who attended the stone-laying ceremony for the construction of AATC in the New Capital was  H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Eng. Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding and Eng. Mohamed El Dahshoury, CEO of Hassan Allam Construction.

The project encompasses the full construction and finishing of a comprehensive development that will serve as Afreximbank’s global headquarters. The scope covers the main Afreximbank Headquarters Building, a 110-room hotel, and six fully serviced residential villas. The complex will host a full suite of other modern trade-supporting facilities, including a trade information centre, a world-class library and knowledge hub, an Afreximbank corporate museum, an innovation and SME incubation centre to support entrepreneurship, a business centre, a corporate museum, a 750-seater modern conference centre, an exhibition centre, retail and dinning outlets, shops, extensive back-of-house and support facilities and a 1,200-bay parking structure.

In addition to full civil works, the contract covers Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, hard and soft landscaping, as well as the complete supply and installation of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E). The development is also being designed as a green, sustainable project, reflecting Afreximbank’s and Hassan Allam Holding’s commitment to modern, efficient, and environmentally responsible built environments. Together, these elements will form a modern African Trade Centre designed to facilitate trade, policy dialogue, and collaboration across the continent.

Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding, said: “Our collaboration with Afreximbank reflects a shared belief in the power of infrastructure to unlock Africa’s economic potential. For more than nine decades, Hassan Allam Holding has been committed to delivering projects that strengthen communities, enable growth, and support long-term development. We are proud to bring this experience to a project of such continental significance, one that will serve as a catalyst for trade collaboration, and opportunity across Africa.”

Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, said: “The African Trade Centres are a concrete solution to a unique challenge of the lack of knowledge about our African market, a major obstacle to promoting trade. The AATC is meant not simply to accommodate the expansion of the Bank, but also to address the lack of trade and investment information among African businesses; a challenge that has confounded the growth of intra-African trade and investment for nearly seven decades. We envision that the project will be completed within 36 months and will create approximately 8,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction and approximately 1,000 jobs during the operational phase.”

This collaboration goes further than conventional financing arrangements, anchored instead in a shared vision for infrastructure development, sustainability, and Africa’s economic transformation. Through successive financing rounds, structured guarantees, and joint investment in high-impact projects, both institutions have repeatedly demonstrated their unwavering commitment to advancing transformational initiatives across the continent.

Eng Hassan Allam was among the top dignitaries who attended the stone laying ceremony for the construction of AATC in the New Capital. Others included H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Amr Allam, CO-CEO of Hassan Allam Holding, Mohamed El Dahshoury, CEO of Hassan Allam Construction, and the executive leadership of Afreximbank.

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Established in 1936, Hassan Allam Holding is one of the largest companies in Egypt and the MENA region, with over 90 years of experience operating across 10 countries. The group undertakes complex, large-scale projects in diverse sectors across engineering, construction, and infrastructure, including energy, water, industry, logistics, and petrochemicals. As the oldest construction franchise in the MENA region, the group boasts a solid reputation, superior technical capabilities, and a diversified portfolio. With a legacy of identifying and investing in attractive infrastructure projects, the globally expanded group has a current backlog exceeding US$6 billion and is ranked 45th on Engineering News-Record’s list of the top 250 international contractors.

For more information about Hassan Allam Holding, please visit: www.HassanAllam.com

About Afreximbank:
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

For more information, visit: www.Afreximbank.com

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A Hassan Allam Construction ganha contrato histórico de 250 milhões de dólares para construir o icónico Centro de Comércio Africano do Afreximbank na nova capital do Egipto

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

  • O complexo irá albergar um conjunto completo de instalações modernas de apoio ao comércio, incluindo, entre outras instalações, um centro de informação comercial, uma biblioteca e centro de conhecimento de classe mundial, um centro de inovação e incubação de PME, um centro de negócios, um aparthotel com 110 quartos, um moderno centro de conferências com 750 lugares e um museu corporativo.
  • O âmbito abrange a construção, os acabamentos, as obras mecânicas, eléctricas e de canalização, o paisagismo com e sem vegetação e o mobiliário, equipamento e acessórios.
  • Desenvolvimento ecológico e sustentável, concebido para cumprir os mais elevados padrões de desempenho ambiental.

A Hassan Allam Construction, uma subsidiária da Hassan Allam Holding, ganhou um contrato histórico no valor de 250 milhões de dólares para a construção do Centro de Comércio Africano do Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), que abrigará igualmente o seu novo edifício sede, a ser localizado na Nova Capital do Egipto.

Entre as principais autoridades que participaram na cerimónia de lançamento da primeira pedra para a construção do AATC na Nova Capital estava Sua Excelência Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Primeiro-Ministro da República Árabe do Egipto, S. Ex.ª Sr. Hassan Abdalla, Governador do Banco Central do Egipto, Eng. Hassan Allam, PCA da Hassan Allam Holding, Eng. Mohamed El Dahshoury, Director Executivo da Hassan Allam Construction, Dr. George Elombi, Presidente e Presidente do Conselho de Administração do Afreximbank.

O projecto abrange a construção completa e o acabamento de um empreendimento abrangente que servirá como sede global do Afreximbank. O âmbito abrange o edifício principal da sede do Afreximbank, um aparthotel com 110 quartos e seis moradias residenciais com serviços completos. O complexo abrigará igualmente um conjunto completo de outras instalações modernas de apoio ao comércio, incluindo um centro de informações comerciais, uma biblioteca e centro de conhecimento de classe mundial, um museu corporativo do Afreximbank, um centro de inovação e incubação de PME para apoiar o empreendedorismo, um centro de negócios, um museu corporativo, um moderno centro de conferências com 750 lugares, um centro de exposições, locais de vendas a retalho e de restauração, lojas, extensas instalações de apoio e uma estrutura de estacionamento com 1200 lugares.

Além das obras de engenharia civil completas, o contrato abrange sistemas mecânicos, eléctricos e de canalização, paisagismo com e sem vegetação, bem como o fornecimento e instalação de mobiliário, acessórios e equipamentos completos. O empreendimento está igualmente a ser concebido como um projecto ecológico e sustentável, reflectindo o compromisso do Afreximbank e da Hassan Allam Holding com ambientes construídos modernos, eficientes e responsáveis do ponto de vista ambiental. Em conjunto, estes elementos formarão um moderno Centro de Comércio Africano concebido para facilitar o comércio, o diá. político e a colaboração em todo o continente.

O Eng. Hassan Allam, PCA da Hassan Allam Holding, afirmou: “A nossa colaboração com o Afreximbank reflecte uma crença comum no poder das infra-estruturas para libertar o potencial económico de África. Há mais de nove décadas que a Hassan Allam Holding está empenhada em realizar projectos que reforçam as comunidades, permitem o crescimento e apoiam o desenvolvimento a longo prazo. Estamos orgulhosos por trazer essa experiência para um projecto de tamanha importância continental, que servirá como catalisador para a colaboração comercial e oportunidades em toda África.”

O Dr. George Elombi,Presidente e Presidente do Conselho de Administração do Afreximbank, afirmou: “Os Centros de Comércio Africanos são uma solução concreta para um desafio único: a falta de conhecimento sobre o nosso mercado africano, um grande obstáculo à promoção do comércio. O AATC destina-se não apenas a acomodar a expansão do Banco, mas principalmente a resolver a falta de informação sobre o comércio e o investimento entre as empresas africanas, um desafio que tem condicionado o crescimento do comércio e do investimento intra-africanos há quase sete décadas. Prevemos que o projecto seja concluído no prazo de 36 meses e crie aproximadamente 8000 postos de trabalho directos e indirectos durante a construção e aproximadamente 1000 postos de trabalho durante a fase operacional.”

Esta colaboração vai além dos acordos de financiamento convencionais, baseando-se numa visão partilhada para o desenvolvimento de infra-estruturas, a sustentabilidade e a transformação económica de África. Através de sucessivas rondas de financiamento, garantias estruturadas e investimento conjunto em projectos de alto impacto, ambas as instituições têm demonstrado repetidamente o seu compromisso inabalável com a promoção de iniciativas transformadoras em todo o continente.

O Eng. Hassan Allam estava entre os altos dignitários que participaram na cerimónia de lançamento da primeira pedra para a construção do AATC na Nova Capital. Outros incluíram Sua Excelência Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Primeiro-Ministro da República Árabe do Egipto, S. Ex.ª Rania Al-Mashat, Ministra do Planeamento, Desenvolvimento Económico e Cooperação Internacional, S. Ex.ª Sr. Hassan Abdalla, Governador do Banco Central do Egipto, Amr Allam, co-PCA da Hassan Allam Holding, Mohamed El Dahshoury, Director Executivo da Hassan Allam Construction e a liderança executiva do Afreximbank.

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Sobre a Hassan Allam Holding:
Fundada em 1936, a Hassan Allam Holding é uma das maiores empresas do Egipto e da região MENA, com mais de 90 anos de experiência em 10 países. O grupo realiza projectos complexos e de grande escala em diversos sectores de engenharia, construção e infra-estruturas, incluindo energia, água, indústria, logística e petroquímica. Como a mais antiga empresa de construção da região MENA, o grupo possui uma sólida reputação, capacidades técnicas superiores e uma carteira diversificada. Com um legado de identificação e investimento em projectos de infra-estruturas atraentes, o grupo em expansão global tem uma carteira de pedidos superior a 6 mil milhões de dólares e ocupa a 45.ª posição na lista das 250 maiores empresas de construção internacionais da Engineering News-Record.

Para mais informações sobre a Hassan Allam Holding, visite: www.HassanAllam.com

Sobre o Afreximbank:
O Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) é uma instituição financeira multilateral pan-africana com mandato para financiar e promover o comércio intra e extra-africano. Há mais de 30 anos que o Banco utiliza estruturas inovadoras para oferecer soluções de financiamento que apoiam a transformação da estrutura do comércio africano, acelerando a industrialização e o comércio intra-regional, impulsionando assim a expansão económica em África. Apoiante firme do Acordo de Comércio Livre Continental Africano (ACLCA), o Afreximbank lançou um Sistema Pan-Africano de Pagamento e Liquidação (PAPSS) que foi adoptado pela União Africana (UA) como plataforma de pagamento e liquidação para sustentar a implementação da ZCLCA. Em colaboração com o Secretariado da ZCLCA e a UA, o Banco criou um Fundo de Ajustamento de 10 mil milhões de dólares para apoiar os países que participam de forma efectiva na ZCLCA. No final de Dezembro de 2024, o total de activos e contingências do Afreximbank ascendia a mais de 40,1 mil milhões de dólares e os seus fundos de accionistas a 7,2 mil milhões de dólares. O Afreximbank tem notações de grau de investimento atribuídas pela GCR (escala internacional) (A), Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) e Fitch (BBB-). O Afreximbank evoluiu para uma entidade de grupo que inclui o Banco, a sua subsidiária de fundo de impacto de acções, denominada Fundo para o Desenvolvimento das Exportações em África (FEDA), e a sua subsidiária de gestão de seguros, AfrexInsure (em conjunto, “o Grupo”). O Banco tem a sua sede em Cairo, Egipto.

Para mais informações, visite: www.Afreximbank.com

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La révolution de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) en Afrique : un rapport de la Banque africaine de développement prévoit 1 000 milliards de dollars de PIB supplémentaire d’ici à 2035 grâce à l’IA pour améliorer la productivité

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) a publié un rapport établissant une feuille de route stratégique pour libérer le potentiel économique et social de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) en Afrique.

Télécharger le rapport: https://apo-opa.co/4qrgJft

Élaboré dans le cadre du Groupe de travail du G20 sur la transformation numérique, le rapport intitulé « Africa’s AI Productivity Gain : Pathways to Labour Efficiency, Economic Growth and Inclusive Transformation » (« Gains de productivité grâce à l’IA en Afrique : voies vers l’efficacité du travail, la croissance économique et une transformation inclusive ») présente un aperçu du potentiel de l’IA pour favoriser le développement.
L’étude, menée par le cabinet de conseil Bazara Tech, révèle qu’un déploiement inclusif de l’IA pourrait générer jusqu’à 1 000 milliards de dollars de PIB supplémentaire d’ici à 2035, soit près d’un tiers de la production économique actuelle du continent. Ce potentiel repose sur les capacités numériques croissantes de l’Afrique, une démographie favorable et des réformes sectorielles en cours, faisant de l’Afrique l’une des régions les plus prometteuses au monde pour la croissance tirée par l’IA.

Selon le rapport, les gains liés à l’IA devraient se concentrer sur certains secteurs à fort impact, plutôt que d’être répartis uniformément sur l’ensemble de l’économie continentale. L’analyse a identifié cinq secteurs prioritaires : l’agriculture (20 %), le commerce de gros et de détail (14 %), l’industrie manufacturière et l’Industrie 4.0 (9 %), la finance et l’inclusion (8 %), et la santé et les sciences de la vie (7 %). Ensemble, ces secteurs devraient capter 58 % des gains totaux liés à l’IA, soit environ 580 milliards de dollars d’ici à 2035. Ils combinent une taille économique importante, une forte capacité d’adoption de l’IA et un potentiel élevé pour un développement inclusif.

« Ce rapport définit les actions clés et identifie les domaines sur lesquels la mise en œuvre initiale devrait se concentrer », a déclaré Nicholas Williams, chef de la division des Opérations TIC à la Banque africaine de développement. « La Banque est prête à investir pour soutenir ces actions. Nous comptons sur le secteur privé et les pouvoirs publics pour utiliser ces investissements afin d’atteindre les gains de productivité identifiés et de créer des emplois de qualité. »

Selon le rapport, la réalisation du potentiel de l’IA repose sur cinq facteurs interdépendants : les données, la puissance de calcul, les compétences, la confiance et le capital. Des données fiables et interopérables constituent le socle des connaissances en IA, tandis qu’une infrastructure informatique évolutive garantit un déploiement efficace des solutions sur le continent. Le rapport note qu’une main-d’œuvre qualifiée est essentielle au développement, à la mise en œuvre et à la maintenance des systèmes d’IA, et que la confiance, instaurée par la gouvernance et les cadres réglementaires, est le fondement de leur adoption. Il indique également que ces facteurs, associés à des investissements de capitaux suffisants pour réduire les risques liés à l’innovation et accélérer le déploiement, permettraient de « favoriser un cycle de croissance alimenté par l’IA ».

Le rapport présente également une feuille de route en trois phases pour préparer l’Afrique à l’intelligence artificielle : le démarrage (2025-2027), la consolidation (2028-2031) et le passage à l’échelle (2032-2035).

« La réalisation des premières étapes d’ici à 2026 lancera la dynamique de l’IA en Afrique », a déclaré Ousmane Fall, directeur du développement industriel et commercial à la Banque africaine de développement. « Le défi de l’Afrique n’est plus de savoir quoi faire, mais de le faire au moment opportun. »

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

Contact médias :
Amba Mpoke-Bigg
Département de la communication et des relations extérieures
courriel : media@afdb.org

À propos du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement :
Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement est la première institution financière de développement en Afrique. Il comprend trois entités distinctes : la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), le Fonds africain de développement (FAD) et le Fonds fiduciaire du Nigeria (NTF). Présente dans 41 pays africains et disposant d’un bureau extérieur au Japon, la Banque contribue au développement économique et au progrès social de ses 54 États membres régionaux. Pour plus d’informations : www.AfDB.org

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Fynd Launches in South Africa to Accelerate Unified Commerce Adoption

Source: APO – Report:

  • As digital retail in South Africa accelerates, Fynd brings a unified platform to help retailers modernise operations and deliver personalised, omnichannel experiences at scale
  • Surtee Group’s adoption of Fynd’s unified commerce stack is a validation of the platform’s flexibility, scalability, and proven success with global fashion brands
  • The move indicates a significant shift in African retail, as established brands embrace unified commerce and AI-powered operations

Fynd (www.Fynd.com), an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, today announced its official expansion into South Africa, onboarding Surtee Group – one of the region’s most established luxury and fashion retailers – as its first strategic customer in the market. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for African retail, as legacy brands begin embracing digital transformation to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving consumer landscape.

Fynd’s entry into Africa reflects its commitment to enabling digital transformation in high-growth retail markets worldwide. The move also comes at a turning point when South Africa’s e-commerce sector is projected to exceed R130 billion ($7.48 billion) in 2025, capturing nearly 10% of total retail sales – a fourfold increase since 2020.

According to Statista, South Africa is expected to have 11.7 million e-commerce users in 2025, with projections reaching 21.5 million by 2029. This growth is being driven by rising internet penetration, mobile-first shopping behaviour, and increasing trust in digital platforms. To meet rising consumer expectations, businesses are investing in AI and unified commerce platforms. Fynd’s scalable, AI-native stack is built to support this shift, enabling agility, personalisation, and operational efficiency.

“South Africa’s retail landscape is evolving fast,” said Ronak Modi, Chief Business Officer – Global at Fynd. “Consumers expect seamless, personalised experiences across every channel, and retailers need agile, intelligent infrastructure to keep up. Our platform is built to unify disconnected systems, speed up fulfilment, and elevate customer engagement; all without adding operational complexity.”

“South Africa is an exciting addition to our global footprint. The market is digitally ambitious, brand-forward, and ready for intelligent commerce infrastructure. Our goal is to help local retailers unify siloed systems, personalise engagement, and accelerate fulfilment without adding complexity.”

Surtee Group operates 94 boutiques and 2 e-commerce sites, comprising the multi-branded stores Levisons and the mono-brand boutiques, namely, Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, VERSACE, TOD’S, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace Jeans Couture, Emporio Armani, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Luminance, Paul Smith, Coach, and Armani Exchange. They will implement Fynd’s unified commerce stack, including Storefronts, Order Management System (OMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Clienteling tools to connect in-store and online operations, streamline inventory visibility, and launch brand-specific ecommerce storefronts across its brand portfolio.

While online retail continues to surge, offline sales still represent the vast majority of revenue for retailers in the country. Fynd will enable Surtee Group to unify its offline inventory online, power ship-from-store capabilities, and improve both margins and sell-throughs. Additionally, products like Clienteling will empower in-store teams to engage customers better and drive incremental sales through personalised recommendations and seamless omnichannel experiences.

Fynd’s entry into the market is designed to meet this demand. Its AI-native platform enables real-time stock visibility, ship-from-store capabilities, dark store orchestration, and intelligent customer engagement all within a single scalable solution.

As part of its digital transformation roadmap, Surtee Group aims to consolidate its leadership in luxury and fashion retail while expanding into e-commerce and improving omnichannel agility.

“We were looking for a partner who understood both the technical and strategic dimensions of unified commerce,” said a Surtee Group spokesperson. “Fynd stood out for their proven scalability, consultative approach, and deep experience with global fashion brands, many of which align with our portfolio. Their unified stack enables us to modernise operations while building a connected, brand-first customer experience.”

Fynd has already scaled across India, the GCC, and Southeast Asia, and now adds Africa to its regional presence. With Surtee Group leading the transformation, Fynd is positioned to play a key role in powering unified commerce adoption across South Africa’s growing digital economy.

– on behalf of GoFynd.

About Fynd: 
Fynd is an AI-native retail technology company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It serves over 20,000+ stores and 300+ enterprise retailers and offers a modular commerce stack that unifies in-store, online, and logistics operations. Backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, Fynd is expanding across the GCC, Africa, and Southeast Asia to power next-generation retail experiences. For more information, visit www.Fynd.com

About Surtee Group:
Surtee Group is one of South Africa’s most distinguished luxury fashion retailers. Guided by more than 29 years of family expertise in the retail industry, the Group operates 94 boutiques and two e-commerce platforms, featuring prestigious brands such as Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Versace, etc. Strategically located in South Africa’s premier shopping destinations—including Sandton City, Hyde Park Corner, Mall of Africa, Menlyn Mall, V&A Waterfront, and OR Tambo International Airport Duty Free—the boutiques cater to both affluent local clientele and a growing base of international visitors.

United by a vision to elevate fashion retail, The Surtee Group continues to craft exceptional experiences rooted in refinement, innovation, and meticulous attention to detail. For more information, visit: https://www.SurteeGroup.com

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The National Football League (NFL) Announces International Player Pathway Program Class of 2026

Source: APO – Report:

The NFL (www.NFL.com) has announced its International Player Pathway (IPP) program Class of 2026, featuring 13 athletes representing 10 nations around the world.

Established in 2017, the IPP program identifies elite global talent with the aim of providing selected athletes with the opportunity to improve and develop their skills and ultimately earn a spot on an NFL  roster. Historically, it has welcomed athletes from a range of sporting backgrounds, including rugby, basketball, Gaelic football, track & field and more.

The International Player Pathway Program Class of 2026 includes: 

PLAYER

COUNTRY

Kaia Clarkin

Australia, New Zealand

Kaylan Faumui

Australia, Samoa

Jarrod Gray

Australia, New Zealand

Felix Lepper

Germany

Kansei Matsuzawa

Japan

Joshua Weru

Kenya

Laekin Vakalahi

Australia, New Zealand

Collins Arogunjo

Nigeria

Uar Bernard

Nigeria

Michael Daramola

Nigeria

Chibuike Madu

Nigeria

Anjola Oketola

Nigeria

Seydou Traore

Algeria, Ivory Coast, United Kingdom

“We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of talented international athletes to the 2026 IPP program,” said NFL Director of International Football Development Patrick Long. “The IPP program is a key component of the growth of our game globally, providing a pathway for these elite athletes, a number of whom have gone on to achieve tremendous success in the NFL and beyond. We wish the Class of 2026 the very best of luck as they get to work next month and look forward to following their progress in the new year.”

Starting in January 2026, athletes in the program are invited to train in American football — both on the field and in the classroom for 10 weeks at X3 Performance and Physical Therapy in Fort Myers, Florida, before showcasing their skills in front of NFL club scouts.

The IPP program is part of a long-term commitment by the NFL and its 32 clubs to accelerate global football development efforts and establish a pathway for international talent to play the game at the  highest level. 

Players can be signed as free agents or, if eligible, selected during the 2026 NFL Draft. Each NFL club is permitted one roster exemption for a qualifying international player from the start of the club’s offseason program through the roster reduction to 53 players. At that time, qualifying international players are eligible to be signed to a 17th practice squad roster spot reserved for international athletes across any of the 32 teams.

Following its inception, 70 international players have signed with NFL teams (allocated, drafted or signed as free agents), with 22 IPP athletes currently on NFL rosters. Since 2017, eleven of these players have been elevated to active rosters including: Jordan Mailata (Australia), Jakob Johnson (Germany), Efe Obada (United Kingdom), Sammis Reyes (Chile), Thomas Odukoya (Netherlands), David Bada (Germany), Charlie Smyth (Ireland), TJ Maguranyanga (Zimbabwe), Mapalo “Maz” Mwansa (UK / Zambia), CJ Okoye (Nigeria), Haggai Ndubuisi (Nigeria).

For more information visit: https://apo-opa.co/48FLzLf.

– on behalf of National Football League (NFL).

International Player Pathway Program Appendix: 
International Player Definition: A qualifying International Player (IP) is defined as a player whose citizenship and principal place of residence are outside the United States and Canada, and who has a  maximum of two years of United States high school experience. In addition, an IP must: (i) satisfy all NFL player eligibility rules; and (ii) have been eligible for a prior NFL Draft. An IP can also play any position, including kicker or punter.

Relevant IPP Program Rules: Each of the 32 NFL clubs can fill a 17th roster spot on the practice squad with a qualifying international player. A player may be an International Practice Player for a maximum of three (3) seasons, with a season defined as being on the Practice Squad or Active/Inactive List for at least six games (a bye week counts as a game). After an IP’s third season as an International Practice Player, the player remains eligible to be signed to a club’s Active/Inactive List or Practice Squad subject to standard roster rules (i.e., Standard, Exception, Veteran player).

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Qatar Partakes in 11th UNAOC Global Forum

Source: Government of Qatar

Riyadh, December 14, 2025

The State of Qatar participated on Sunday in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), held in the Saudi capital, under the theme, “UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity — Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World.”

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Qatari Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi chaired the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the forum.

In the State of Qatar’s address at the forum, His Excellency affirmed Qatar’s steadfast commitment to supporting the noble objectives for which the UNAOC was established, namely promoting dialogue among cultures and civilizations, spreading a culture of peace and mutual respect, and combating extremism and hate speech.

His Excellency stated that the State of Qatar believes that true peace can only be achieved through mutual respect and recognizing cultural and religious diversity, which constitutes the basis for building more inclusive and equitable societies.

He noted that the challenges facing today’s world, including the rise of extremist and violent discourse and the occurrence of multiple humanitarian crises, make the UNAOC’s role ever more important and urgent.

He added that it has become necessary to work to strengthen communication channels and to fortify societies, particularly the youth, against hate speech and division.

The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Qatari Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations said that the 11th UNAOC Global Forum represents a renewed opportunity to strengthen partnerships and to reaffirm collective commitment to building a world governed by justice, understanding, and peace.

His Excellency said that the State of Qatar reaffirms its continued support for the UNAOC and calls for greater international coordination and cooperation to confront shared challenges, promote the values of dialogue and coexistence, and entrench a culture of mutual respect, which constitutes the cornerstone of any stable human society.

The 11th UNAOC Global Forum commemorates the 20th anniversary of the UNAOC, which will convene members of the UNAOC Group of Friends, political leaders, international and regional organizations, religious leaders and faith actors, as well as representatives of the private sector, civil society, academia, youth, and the media.