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Le Groupe Africa24 vous offre : La Cérémonie de lancement de l’exploration des minerais de Simandou

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

A Partir de ce Mardi 11 novembre 2025, suivez en direct et en exclusivité sur les antennes du Groupe Africa24 (https://Africa24TV.com/), la cérémonie de la première exportation des minerais de fer Simandou. Une concrétisation des engagements pris par Djiba Diakité le président du Comité Stratégique de Simandou 2040 devant le président de la République, Mamadi DOUMBOUYA, le 28 octobre 2025.

Articulé autour de cinq piliers stratégiques, Simandou 2040 se veut un plan ambitieux pour transformer les ressources de la Guinée en valorisation du développement, du capital humain et de l’industrialisation.

La Cérémonie se déroule en présence de plusieurs pays invités dont le Président de la République du Rwanda Paul Kagamé, le Président de la République du Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema et plusieurs responsables du continent.

À propos du Projet Simandou 2040

Le projet méga projet Simandou 2040, incluant Mines et infrastructures est considéré comme le plus grand investissement minier d’Afrique subsaharienneonsortium Simandou (WCS) et l’État guinéen, il comprend la construction de 650 kilomètres de voie ferrée reliant les montagnes de Simandou au port de Morébaya, ainsi qu’un terminal minéralier ultramoderne.

Le minerai extrait, d’une pureté exceptionnelle (plus de 65 % de fer), pourrait placer la Guinée parmi les principaux exportateurs mondiaux dès 2026. Selon le Fonds monétaire international (FMI), l’exploitation du site pourrait augmenter le PIB guinéen de 26 % d’ici à 2030 et générer des dizaines de milliers d’emplois directs et indirects.

Le Groupe Africa24 Une couverture 360° et une diffusion mondiale pour 120 millions de foyers

Retrouvez « Cérémonie de Lancement – Simandou 2040 » Disponible en direct, replay et à la demande sur tous vos écrans :

  • AFRICA24 en français (chaîne 249) et AFRICA24 English (chaîne 254) du bouquet Canal+ Afrique
  • Sur myafrica24 la première plateforme de streaming HD de l’Afrique.
  • Sur https://Africa24TV.com/ qui vous offre accès intégral à tous les programmes

Avec le Groupe Africa24, Ensemble, transformons l’Afrique.

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Contact :
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Gaëlle Stella Oyono
Email : onana@africa24tv.com
Tél. : +237 691 30 03 40

Suivez le Groupe Africa24 :
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A propos du Groupe Africa24 :
Initié en 2009, le Groupe Africa 24 est le premier éditeur TV & média digital du continent avec 4 chaînes full HD en diffusion dans les plus grands bouquets. Leader chez les décideurs et cadres dirigeants du continent, Africa 24 en Français et Africa 24 English, le Groupe est le pionnier et leader des chaînes d’informations sur l’Afrique. Africa 24 a renforcé ce leadership à travers le sport avec Africa24 Sport, première chaine en Afrique dédié à l’information sportive et aux compétitions et Africa24 Infinity, première chaîne dédiée aux industries créatives qui valorisent le génie créatif de la jeunesse africaine dans l’art, la culture, la musique, la mode, le design…

Première marque audiovisuelle du continent, le Groupe AFRICA24 dispose de 4 chaînes de télévisions en full HD chacune leader dans son segment :

  • AFRICA24 TV : Leader de l’information Africaine en Français, édité par AMedia
  • AFRICA24 English : Leader de l’Information Africaine exclusivement en Anglais
  • AFRICA24 Infinity : La chaîne des talents créatifs dédiée à la Musique, l’art, la culture.
  • AFRICA24 Sport : Première chaîne d’information sportive et des compétitions

Le Groupe AFRICA24 édite myafrica24 (Google store et App Store), la première plateforme de streaming HD mondiale sur l’Afrique disponible sur tous les écrans (Télévision, tablette, smartphone, ordinateurs) …Plus de 120 millions de foyers ont accès aux chaînes du Groupe Africa24 à travers les plus grands opérateurs : Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell…et plus de 8 millions d’abonnés sur les différentes plateformes digitales et réseaux sociaux.

https://Africa24TV.com/

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CEO de la Fondation Merck et les Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie ont célébré le Mois de la Sensibilisation à l’Infertilité lors de leur Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck (Sommet MFFLI 2025)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

  • Lien vers la Session Inaugurale de l’Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck – Sommet MFFLI 2025 : https://apo-opa.co/4p6eQE7

La Fondation Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, a organisé la 7ème Édition de l’Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck – Sommet MFFLI 2025 les 19 et 20 juin à Dubaï, aux Émirats Arabes Unis. Il a été inauguré par le Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman du Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation Merck, et la Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck et Présidente de l’Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck, ainsi que par les Premières Dames de 14 Pays Africains et Asiatiques, qui se sont joints à nous en tant qu’Invités d’Honneur et Conférencières Principales.

Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck et Présidente de « l’Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck », a souligné : « C’est un grand honneur pour moi d’accueillir nos distingués Invités d’Honneur et Conférencières Principales, les Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie, et Ambassadrices de notre Campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère » à la 7ème Édition de l’Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck – Sommet MFFLI.

Grâce à cette plateforme importante, nous avons collectivement échangé de précieuses expériences et engagé des discussions constructives sur l’impact de nos programmes, qui visent à transformer les soins aux patients et à sensibiliser à un large éventail de questions sociales et sanitaires cruciales. »

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman du Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation Merck, a ajouté : « À la Fondation Merck, notre objectif est d’améliorer la santé et le bien-être en général en renforçant les capacités en matière de soins de santé et en offrant un accès à des solutions de soins de santé de qualité et équitables en Afrique, en Asie et au-delà. Je tiens à remercier sincèrement nos Ambassadrices et partenaires. Ensemble, avec votre soutien et votre collaboration indéfectibles, nous continuerons à œuvrer pour notre vision d’un monde où chacun peut mener une vie saine et heureuse. »

Les Premières Dames de 14 pays, qui sont également les Ambassadrices de la « Fondation Merck Plus Qu’une Mère », étaient Invités d’Honneur et Conférencières Principales. Il s’agit de :

  • S.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENÇO, La Première Dame de la République d’Angola
  • S.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO, La Première Dame de la République du Cap-Vert
  • S.E. Madame BRIGITTE TOUADERA, La Première Dame de la République Centrafricaine
  • S.E. Madame ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, La Première Dame de la République Gabonaise
  • S.E. Mme FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, La Première Dame de la République de Gambie
  • S.E. Mme LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA, La Première Dame de la République du Ghana
  • S.E. Mme RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., La Première Dame de la République du Kenya
  • S.E. Mme KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, La Première Dame de la République du Libéria
  • S.E. Mme SAJIDHA MOHAMED, La Première Dame de la République des Maldives
  • S.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, La Première Dame de la République du Mozambique
  • S.E. Sénatrice OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, La Première Dame de la République Fédérale du Nigéria
  • S.E. Mme MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, La Première Dame de la République Démocratique de São Tomé et Príncipe
  • S.E. Madame MARIE KHONE FAYE, La Première Dame de la République du Sénégal
  • S.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, La Première Dame de la République du Zimbabwe

Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej a déclaré : « Je suis fière d’annoncer que la Fondation Merck a octroyé plus de 2 400 bourses à de jeunes médecins de 52 pays dans 44 spécialités cruciales et mal desservies. Nombre de nos Anciens Boursiers de la Fondation Merck deviennent les premiers spécialistes de leur pays. Avec nos Ambassadrices et partenaires, nous écrivons l’histoire et transformons le paysage des soins aux patients en Afrique et au-delà. Nombre d’entre eux deviennent les premiers spécialistes de leur pays. »

« Lors de notre Conférence, nous avons également célébré ensemble le Mois Mondial de Sensibilisation à l’Infertilité, célébré en juin, grâce à notre campagne phare « Fondation Merck Plus Qu’une Mère », qui vise à autonomiser les femmes infertiles et sans enfant en leur donnant accès à l’information, à l’éducation et à un changement de mentalité. Je suis heureuse d’annoncer que sur un total de 2 400 bourses, plus de 760 bourses ont été accordées pour des formations en Fertilité, Embryologie, Médecine Sexuelle et Reproductive, Psychiatrie Clinique, Santé des Femmes, Urologie, Compétences Chirurgicales Laparoscopiques et Médecine Familiale, afin d’améliorer l’accès aux soins de fertilité et la santé des femmes », a-t-elle ajouté. 

Lors de la 7ème Édition du Sommet « l’Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck – MFFLI », deux événements importants ont été célébrés : Le 8ème Anniversaire de la Fondation Merck et les 13 années des Programmes de Développement de la Fondation Merck, lancés en 2012.

Le premier jour, la Session Plénière du Sommet de l’Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck – MFFLI a eu lieu, avec une table ronde de haut niveau réunissant les Premières Dames d’Afrique et d’Asie. De plus, une table ronde ministérielle de haut niveau a réuni des ministres africains et des experts de la santé du monde entier.

Le deuxième jour de la conférence comprendra trois sessions parallèles clés : deux sessions médicales et scientifiques portant sur l’Oncologie et la Fertilité, et une session de sensibilisation communautaire, la Formation des Médias sur la Santé de la Fondation Merck. Cette session mettra l’accent sur le rôle crucial des médias pour influencer les communautés et favoriser le changement culturel, concernant un large éventail de questions sociales et sanitaires telles que la lutte contre la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, le soutien à l’éducation des filles, la lutte contre les violences basées sur le genre, l’éradication du mariage des enfants et des MGF, l’autonomisation des femmes, et la sensibilisation sur le diabète et à l’hypertension.

La conférence se déroule dans un format hybride, permettant à plus de 6 000 participants de plus de 70 pays de bénéficier, de se rencontrer et de discuter de stratégies et de solutions pour relever les défis sanitaires et sociaux dans leurs pays, en toute sécurité et efficacement.

Pays participant à la 7ème Édition de l’Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck :

Allemagne, Angola, Bangladesh, Bénin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroun, Canada, Cambodge, Côte d’Ivoire, République du Congo, République Démocratique du Congo, Egypte, Éthiopie, France, Gabon, Ghana, Guinée-Bissau, Guinée-Conakry, Inde, Indonésie, Kenya, Lesotho, Libéria, Malawi, Malaisie, Maldives, Mali, Mauritanie, Maurice, Mexique, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibie, Népal, Niger, Nigeria, Pérou, Philippines, Russie, Rwanda, Sénégal, Sierra Leone, Somalie, Afrique du Sud, Sri Lanka, Soudan, Tanzanie, Thaïlande, Gambie, Togo, Tunisie, Émirats Arabes Unis, Royaume-Uni, Ouganda, États-Unis, Vietnam, Zambie, Zimbabwe et plus encore.

La 7ème Édition de l’Initiative des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck est diffusée en direct sur les réseaux sociaux de la Fondation Merck et de la Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck :

@ Merck Foundation: Facebook (http://apo-opa.co/445CBE4), X (http://apo-opa.co/4p93EGW), Instagram (http://apo-opa.co/3WTSRV0), et YouTube (http://apo-opa.co/3LDai9M).

@ Rasha Kelej: Facebook (http://apo-opa.co/4pbHoME), X (http://apo-opa.co/4oCQ4M3), Instagram (http://apo-opa.co/3WPky1b), et YouTube (http://apo-opa.co/4oAA4df).

Lien vers la Session Inaugurale du Panel de Haut Niveau des Premières Dames de la Fondation Merck : https://apo-opa.co/4p6eQE7

La Fondation Merck transforme le paysage des soins aux patients et écrit l’histoire avec ses partenaires en Afrique, en Asie et au-delà, à travers :

  • Plus de 2400 Bourses offertes par la Fondation Merck pour les médecins de 52 pays dans 44 spécialités médicales critiques et mal desservies. 

La Fondation Merck crée également un changement de culture et brise le silence sur un large éventail de problèmes sociaux et sanitaires en Afrique et dans les communautés mal desservies grâce à :

  • Plus de 3700 Journalistes de plus de 35 pays formés pour mieux sensibiliser sur les différents problèmes sociaux et sanitaires.
  • 8 Prix Différents lancés chaque année pour la meilleure couverture médiatique, les créateurs de mode, les films et les chansons.
  • Environ 30 chansons pour aborder les problèmes sanitaires et sociaux par des chanteurs locaux à travers l’Afrique.
  • 9 livres de contes pour enfants en quatre langues – Anglais, Français, Portugais, et Swahili.
  • 6 Films d’Animation de Sensibilisation en cinq langues : Anglais, Français, Portugais, Espagnol et Swahili pour sensibiliser sur la lutte contre la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, soutenir l’éducation des filles, la prévention et la détection précoce du diabète, de l’hypertension et du cancer.
  • Programme Télévisé Panafricain « Notre Afrique par la Fondation Merck » abordant les problèmes sociaux et sanitaires en Afrique à travers la communauté « Mode et L’Art avec un But ».
  • Plus de 1 040 bourses d’études accordées chaque année à des écolières africaines très brillantes mais défavorisées de 18 pays, pour leur permettre d’atteindre leur plein potentiel.
  • 15 chaînes de réseaux sociaux avec plus de 8.5 millions de d’abonnés.

Distribué par APO Group pour Merck Foundation.

Contact :
Mehak Handa
Responsable du programme de sensibilisation communautaire
Téléphone : +91 9310087613/ +91 9319606669
E-mail : mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.com

Rejoignez la conversation sur nos plateformes de réseaux sociaux ci-dessous et faites entendre votre voix
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Website : www.Merck-Foundation.com
Télécharger l’Application de la Fondation Merck : https://apo-opa.co/4i3dibS

À propos de la Fondation Merck : 
La Fondation Merck, créée en 2017, est la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, vise à améliorer la santé et le bien-être des populations et à faire progresser leur vie grâce à la science et à la technologie. Nos efforts sont principalement axés sur l’amélioration de l’accès à des solutions de soins de santé de qualité et équitables dans les communautés mal desservies, à renforcer les capacités de recherche sur les soins de santé et la recherche scientifique, l’autonomisation des filles à travers l’éducation et l’autonomisation des personnes en STEM (Science, Technologie, Ingénierie et Mathématiques) avec un accent particulier sur les femmes et les jeunes. Tous les communiqués de presse de la Fondation Merck sont distribués par e-mail en même temps qu’ils deviennent disponibles sur le site Web de la Fondation Merck. Veuillez visiter www.Merck-Foundation.com pour en savoir plus. Pour en savoir plus, contactez nos réseaux sociaux de la Fondation Merck : Facebook (http://apo-opa.co/445CBE4), X (http://apo-opa.co/4p93EGW), Instagram (http://apo-opa.co/3WTSRV0), YouTube (http://apo-opa.co/3LDai9M), Threads (http://apo-opa.co/4pdkkNv) et Flickr (http://apo-opa.co/448i3Lb).

La Fondation Merck se consacre à l’amélioration des résultats sociaux et sanitaires pour les communautés dans le besoin. Bien qu’elle collabore avec divers partenaires, y compris des gouvernements, pour atteindre ses objectifs humanitaires, la fondation reste strictement neutre sur le plan politique. Elle ne s’engage pas et ne soutient pas d’activités, d’élections ou de régimes politiques, se focalise uniquement sur sa mission d’élever l’humanité et d’améliorer le bien-être tout en maintenant une position strictement apolitique dans toutes ses activités.

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Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the National Construction Summit 2025, Birchwood Hotel, Gauteng

Source: President of South Africa –

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson;
Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Sihle Zikalala;
Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni, Cllr Nkosindiphile Xhakaza;
Ministers and Deputy Ministers;
Premiers and MECs;
Mayors;
Industry leaders;
Representatives of the Construction Industry Development Board;
Representatives of business, academia, labour and civil society;
Distinguished guests;
Ladies and gentlemen;

Good morning.

It is my pleasure and an honour to address this National Construction Summit.

We are a gathered here not just to talk about building an industry, but to build a nation.

We are gathered here to share a dream and determination to build a country that works for all its people.

A country where everyone has water, sanitation and electricity.

Where there are roads and railway lines to take people to work and goods to markets.

A country where there are enough classrooms for all children, enough wards for all patients, and enough accommodation for all students.

Where no child has to swim across a river to get to school.

Where all schools have safe and appropriate sanitation.

That is why we are here.

From a social development perspective, infrastructure provides people with what they need to thrive. It improves the quality of life and can play a key role in reducing inequality. Through reliable infrastructure we can boost productivity and reduce costs of living.

It provides countries with what they need to grow and develop. Infrastructure facilitates trade and commerce. When we boost infrastructure through the construction industry we attract investment.

The roads we build, the bridges we construct, the schools and hospitals we erect are the foundations of opportunity and hope.

Infrastructure is the engine that drives economic growth and social transformation.

We know how inadequate infrastructure can hold a country back.

We have seen how decades of apartheid spatial planning left vast swathes of our country without any meaningful economic capacity.

We saw how the denial of basic services to the black majority robbed many generations of both opportunity and dignity.

More recently, we have seen how the lack of investment in our roads, rail lines and ports have hampered the growth of industries such as mining, agriculture and manufacturing.

We have seen how a lack of municipal maintenance has left communities without water or electricity, and has driven businesses to relocate.

But we have also seen how infrastructure can transform societies.

The massive investment in electricity, water, sanitation and housing provision that followed the advent of democracy fundamentally changed the lives of millions of people.

The construction industry has a multiplier effect that spans manufacturing, mining, transport and services.

Infrastructure is the backbone of development because, among many other reasons, it bolsters economic competitiveness and sustainability. Without infrastructure economic growth slows down, inequality deepens and the quality of life declines.

The construction industry supports the Sustainable Development Goals by enabling resilient infrastructure and sustainable urban development.

We are beginning to witness the recovery of our construction industry.

Infrastructure is poised to once again become the flywheel of the economy.

Infrastructure investment is one of the most effective levers for stimulating economic activity.

This is evident in the employment figures released by Statistics SA earlier this week.

The Quarterly Labour Force Survey indicates a decrease in the official unemployment rate from 33.2 percent in the second quarter of this year to 31.9 percent in the third quarter.

Employment increased by 248,000 in the third quarter.

Construction was the biggest contributor with 130,000 new jobs.

These statistics reflect an upswing in the industry.

Earlier this year, at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium, we showcased over 250 fully-funded projects valued at more than R230 billion.

These investments in water, energy, transport and digital infrastructure are transforming communities, creating jobs and laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and prosperous South Africa.

That momentum needs to be sustained.

That is why Government has committed R1 trillion in infrastructure spending over the medium-term.

As the Minister of Finance indicated in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement yesterday, we are shifting the composition of spending from consumption to investment.

Capital payments are the fastest growing expenditure item in our national budget. They are expected to increase at 7.5 percent over the medium-term.

Alongside the increase in public infrastructure spending, we are taking measures to enable far greater private investment in infrastructure.

These include amendments to the regulations on public-private partnerships and new guidelines on unsolicited bids.

The purpose of this Summit is to ensure that these investments and reforms do indeed turn the country in a building site.

We want to see cranes and construction vehicles in cities, townships, villages and rural areas.

When visitors travel by road or rail or air, they must see a country at work.

We will not let anyone derail these efforts.

We will not negotiate with construction mafias. We will not yield to cable thieves or those who vandalise infrastructure.

The law enforcement agencies will deal with those who break the law.

As part of its contribution to accelerated infrastructure development, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure recently announced the South African Construction Action Plan.

It is a framework for collective and individual accountability, a plan that sets measurable targets, real timelines and enforceable consequences.

The plan outlines actions to prevent underperforming contractors from securing new contracts from the state. It aims to fix cash-flow constraints and use technology to track construction projects in real time.

Every Public Works department will establish a Procurement War Room to identify blockages, speed up evaluations and ensure that projects move from bid to site without unnecessary delay.

The plan includes actions to strengthen audit and governance outcomes and
professionalise the built environment in the public sector.

In essence, this plan will ensure that projects are started and completed on time, within budget, and with no wastage.

In just over a week from now, we will host the first G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil.

We commend the work of the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group.

Through this work, we have placed on the global agenda the need to ensure that infrastructure is built to withstand extreme weather events and that countries have the resources needed to rebuild in the wake of natural disasters.

In doing so, we have placed infrastructure at the centre of economic progress and human development.

We look forward to the outcomes of this National Construction Summit, confident that it will place infrastructure development on a new trajectory.

Confident that it will turn plans into projects and confident that it will accelerate progress towards a South Africa that works for all.

I thank you.

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Changes to National Executive announced

Source: Government of South Africa

Thursday, November 13, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the National Executive, in accordance with section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

“I have appointed Mr. Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp, [as the] Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. Consequently, I have removed Dr. Dion George from the portfolio, in accordance with section 91 (2) of the Constitution. 

“Furthermore, I have appointed Ms Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams as Deputy Minister [of] Trade Industry and Competition, in accordance with section 93 (1) (a) of the Constitution.

“I wish Mr Aucamp and Ms Abrahams well in their portfolios,” the President said in a short statement. – SAnews.gov.za

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CEO da Fundação Merck, juntamente com as Primeiras-Damas de África e da Ásia, celebraram o Mês de Conscientização sobre Infertilidade durante a Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck (Cimeira MFFLI 2025)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

  • Link para de abertura da Cimeira da Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck – MFFLI 2025: https://apo-opa.co/4p6eQE7

Fundação Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), o braço filantrópico da Merck KGaA Alemanha, realizou a 7ª Edição da Cimeira da Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck – MFFLI 2025 nos dias 19 e 20 de Junho em Dubai, Emirados Árabes Unidos. Foi inaugurada pelo Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Presidente do Conselho de Curadores da Fundação Merck e pela Senadora, Dra. Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck e Presidente da Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck juntamente com Primeiras-Damas de 14Países Africanos e Asiáticos, que participaram como Convidadas de Honra e Oradores Principais.

A Senadora Drª Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck e Presidente da “Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck” enfatizou, “É uma grande honra para mim, dar as boas-vindas às nossas estimadas Convidadas de Honra e Oradoras Principais, as Primeiras-Damas de África e da Ásia e Embaixadoras da nossa campanha “Mais do que uma Mãe” na 7ª Edição da Cimeira da Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck – MFFLI.

Através dessa importante plataforma, trocamos experiências valiosas colectivamente e envolvemo-nos em discussões significativas sobre o impacto dos nossos programas, que visam transformar o atendimento ao paciente e aumentar a conscientização sobre uma ampla gama de questões sociais e de saúde críticas. ”

O Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, ​​Presidente do Conselho de Curadores da Fundação Merck acrescentou: “Na Fundação Merck, o nosso objectivo é melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar em geral, fortalecendo a capacidade de atendimento à saúde e garantindo o acesso a soluções de saúde de qualidade e equitativas em África, Ásia e em outros lugares. Gostaria de agradecer sinceramente às nossas Embaixadoras e parceiras. Juntos, com o seu apoio e colaboração inabaláveis, continuaremos a trabalhar em prol da nossa visão de um mundo onde todos possam gozar uma vida saudável e feliz. ”

As Primeiras-Damas de 14 Países, que também são Embaixadoras da “Fundação Merck Mais Que uma Mãe”, participaram como Convidadas de Honra e Oradoras. Elas são:

  • S.E. Drª. ANA DIAS LOURENÇO, Primeira-Dama da República de Angola
  • S.E. Drª. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO, Primeira-Dama da República de Cabo Verde
  • S.E. Senhora BRIGITTE TOUADERA, Primeira-Dama da República Centro-Africana
  • S.E. Senhora ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, Primeira-Dama da República Gabonesa
  • S.E. Sr.ª FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, Primeira-Dama da República da Gâmbia
  • S.E. Sr.ª LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA, Primeira-Dama da República do Gana
  • S.E. Sr.ª RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., Primeira-Dama da República do Quénia
  • S.E. Sr.ª KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, Primeira-Dama da República da Libéria
  • S.E. Sr.ª SAJIDHA MOHAMED, Primeira-Dama da República de Maldivas
  • S.E. Drª. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, Primeira-Dama da República de Moçambique
  • H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, Primeira-Dama da República Federal da Nigéria
  • S.E. Sr.ª MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, Primeira-Dama da República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe
  • S.E. Senhora MARIE KHONE FAYE, Primeira-Dama da República do Senegal
  • S.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, Primeira-Dama da República do Zimbabwe

A Senadora, Drª Rasha Kelej disse, “Tenho orgulho de partilhar que a Fundação Merck concedeu mais de 2400 bolsas de estudo a jovens médicos de 52 países em 44 especialidades críticas e carentes. Muitos dos nossos ex-alunos da Fundação Merck estão a tornar-se nos primeiros especialistas nos seus países. Juntamente com as nossas Embaixadoras e Parceiras, estamos a fazer história e a transformar o cenário do atendimento ao paciente em toda a África e além. Muitos deles estão a tornar-se os primeiros especialistas nos seus países. ”

“Durante a nossa Conferência, também celebramos juntos o Mês Mundial de Conscientização sobre Infertilidade, observado em junho, através da nossa campanha de assinatura “Fundação Merck Mais do Que uma Mãe”, que visa empoderar mulheres com infertilidade e sem filhos, proporcionando acesso à informação, educação e mudança de mentalidade. Tenho o prazer de partilhar que, do total de 2.400 bolsas, mais de 760 bolsas de estudo foram fornecidos para treinamento em Fertilidade, Embriologia, Medicina Sexual e Reprodutiva, Psiquiatria Clínica, Saúde da Mulher, Urologia, Habilidades Cirúrgicas Laparoscópicas e Medicina de Família, para melhorar o acesso aos cuidados de fertilidade e saúde da mulher”, acrescentou ela. 

Durante a 7ª Edição da Cimeira da Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck -MFFLI, duas ocasiões importantes foram marcadas; o 8º aniversário da Fundação Merck e 13 anos dos programas de desenvolvimento da Fundação Merck que tiveram início em 2012.

No primeiro dia, a Sessão Plenária da Cimeira da Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck -MFFLI ocorreu, com a condução de um painel de discussão de alto nível com a participação de Primeiras-Damas de África e da Ásia. Além disso, foi realizado um painel de debate ministerial de alto nível com ministros africanos e importantes especialistas em saúde de todo o mundo.

O segundo dia da conferência contou com três sessões paralelas importantes: duas sessões médicas e científicas abordando tópicos de oncologia e fertilidade, e uma sessão de conscientização comunitária, o Treinamento em Mídia da Saúde da Fundação Merck. Esta sessão enfatizou o papel fundamental da mídia em influenciar comunidades e impulsionar mudanças culturais, em relação a uma ampla gama de questões sociais e de saúde, como o combate do estigma da infertilidade, o apoio à educação de meninas, o combate à violência do género, o fim do casamento infantil e da mutilação genital feminina, o empoderamento das mulheres e a conscientização sobre a diabetes e a hipertensão.

A conferência foi realizada num formato híbrido, permitindo que mais de 6.000 pessoas de mais de 70 países se beneficiassem, se reunissem e discutissem estratégias e soluções para os desafios sociais e de saúde nos seus países de forma segura e eficaz.

Países participantes da 7ª Edição Cimeira da Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck:

Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Camarões, Canadá, República Centro-Africana, Camboja, Chade, Costa do Marfim, República do Congo, República Democrática do Congo, Egipto, Etiópia, França, Gabão, Alemanha, Gana, Guiné – Bissau, Guiné – Conakri, Índia, Indonésia, Quénia, Lesotho, Libéria, Malawi, Malásia, Maldivas, Mali, Mauritânia, Maurícias, México, Moçambique, Mianmar, Namíbia, Nepal, Níger, Nigéria, Peru, Filipinas, Rússia, Ruanda, Senegal, Serra Leoa, Somália, África do Sul, Sri Lanka, Sudão, Tanzânia, Tailândia, Gâmbia, Togo, Tunísia, Emirados Árabes Unidos, Reino Unido, Uganda, EUA, Vietname, Zâmbia, Zimbabwe e muito mais.

A 7ª Edição da Iniciativa das Primeiras-Damas da Fundação Merck é transmitida ao vivo nas redes sociais da Fundação Merck e da Senadora, Drª Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck:

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A Fundação Merck está a transformar o cenário do atendimento ao paciente e a fazer história junto com os seus parceiros em África, Ásia e outros lugares, por meio de:

  • Mais de 2.400 bolsas de estudo oferecidas pela Fundação Merck para profissionais de saúde de 52 países em 44 especialidades médicas críticas e carentes.

A Fundação Merck também está a criar uma mudança cultural e a quebrar o silêncio sobre uma ampla gama de questões sociais e de saúde em África e em comunidades carentes por meio de:

  • Mais de 3.700 representantes da mídia de mais de 35 países treinados pela Fundação Merck para conscientizar sobre diferentes questões sociais e de saúde.
  • 8 prémios diferentes lançados anualmente para melhor cobertura da mídia, do cinema, da canção e da moda.
  • Cerca de 30 canções que abordam questões de saúde e sociais, interpretadas por cantores locais de toda a África.
  • 9 livros de histórias infantis em quatro línguas: inglês, francês, português e swahíli.
  • 6 filmes de animação de conscientização em cinco línguas: inglês, francês, português, espanhol e swahíli, para aumentar a conscientização sobre o combate ao estigma da infertilidade, o apoio à educação de meninas e a prevenção e detecção precoce da diabetes, da hipertensão e do cancro.
  • Programa televisivo pan-africano “Nossa África da Fundação Merck”, que aborda questões sociais e de saúde em África por meio da comunidade “Moda e Arte com Propósito”.
  • Mais de 1040 bolsas de estudo concedidas anualmente a meninas africanas de alto desempenho, mas de baixa renda, de 18 países, para empoderá-las a atingir o seu pleno potencial.
  • 15 canais de mídia social com mais de 8,5 milhões de seguidores.

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A Fundação Merck está dedicada a melhorar os resultados sociais e de saúde para comunidades necessitadas. Embora colabore com vários parceiros, incluindo governos, para atingir os seus objectivos humanitários, a Fundação permanece estritamente neutra em questões políticas. Ela não se envolve ou apoia nenhuma actividade política, eleições ou regimes, concentrando-se exclusivamente na sua missão de elevar a humanidade e melhorar o bem-estar, mantendo uma postura estritamente apolítica em todos os seus esforços.

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia marked Infertility Awareness Month during their Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025

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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative along with The First Ladies of 14 African and Asian countries, who joined as the Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers.

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative” emphasized, “It is my great honor to welcome our esteemed Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers, The First Ladies of Africa and Asia, and Ambassadors of our ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign to the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit.

Through this important platform, we have collectively exchanged valuable experiences and engaged in meaningful discussions on the impact of our programs, which are aimed at transforming patient care and raising awareness of a wide range of critical social and health issues.”

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees added, “At Merck Foundation, our goal is improving overall health and well-being by building healthcare capacity and by providing access to quality & equitable healthcare solutions in the Africa, Asia and beyond. I would like to sincerely thank our Ambassadors and partners. Together, with your unwavering support and collaboration, we will continue to work towards our vision of a world where everyone can lead a healthy and happy life.”

The First Ladies of 14 countries, who are also the Ambassadors of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, joined as Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers. They are:

  • H.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENÇO, The First Lady of the Republic of Angola
  • H.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO, The First Lady of the Republic of Cabo Verde
  • H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA, The First Lady of the Central African Republic
  • H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, The First Lady of the Gabonese Republic
  • H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia
  • H.E. Mrs. LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA, The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana
  • H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya
  • H.E. Mrs. KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, The First Lady of the Republic of Liberia
  • H.E. Mrs. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, The First Lady of the Republic of Maldives
  • H.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, The First Lady of the Republic of Mozambique
  • H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
  • H.E. Mrs. MARIA DE FATIMA VILA NOVA, The First Lady of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
  • H.E. Madam MARIE KHONE FAYE, The First Lady of the Republic of Senegal
  • H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA, The First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej stated, “I am proud to share that Merck Foundation has provided more than 2400 scholarships for young doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties. Many of our Merck Foundation Alumni are becoming the first specialists in their countries. Together with our Ambassadors and Partners, we are making history and transforming the patient care landscape across Africa and beyond. Many of them are becoming the first specialists in their countries.”

“During our Conference, we also marked together the World Infertility Awareness Month, observed in June, through our signature campaign “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, which aims to empower infertile and childless women by providing access to information, education, and change of mindset. I am happy to share that out of the total 2400 scholarships, more than 760 scholarships have been provided for training in Fertility, Embryology, Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Psychiatry, Women’s Health, Urology, Laparoscopic Surgical Skills, and Family Medicine, to improve access to fertility care and women’s health”, she further added. 

During the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative -MFFLI Summit, two important occasions were marked; the 8th Anniversary of Merck Foundation and 13 years of Merck Foundation’s development programs that started in 2012.

On the first day, the Plenary Session of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative -MFFLI Summit took place, featuring a high-level panel discussion with the participating First Ladies of Africa and Asia. Moreover, a high-level ministerial panel discussion was held with African Ministers and top healthcare experts from across the globe.

The Day 2 of the conference will have three key parallel session will be held- Two medical and scientific sessions covering Oncology and Fertility Topics, and a community awareness session, Merck Foundation Health Media Training. This session will emphasize the critical role of the media in influencing communities and driving cultural change, with regards to a wide range of social and health issues like Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girls’ Education, Stopping GBV, Ending Child Marriage & FGM, Empowering Women, Diabetes and Hypertension Awareness.

The conference is being conducted in a hybrid format, enabling over 6,000 audiences from more than 70 countries to benefit, meet and discuss strategies and solutions for the health and social challenges in their countries safely and effectively.

Countries participating in the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative:

Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Central Africa Republic, Cambodia, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Guinea – Bissau, Guinea – Conakry, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, The Gambia, Togo, Tunisia, U.A.E, UK, Uganda, US, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe and more.

The 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative is streamed live on the social media handles of Merck Foundation and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation:

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Link to the Inaugural Session of Merck Foundation First Ladies High Level Panel: https://apo-opa.co/4p6eQE7

Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient care landscape and making history together with their partners in Africa, Asia, and beyond, through:

  • 2400+ Scholarships provided by Merck Foundation for healthcare providers from 52 Countries in 44 critical and underserved medical specialties.  

Merck Foundation is also creating a culture shift and breaking the silence about a wide range of social and health issues in Africa and underserved communities through:

  • 3700+ Media Representatives from more than 35 countries trained by Merck Foundation to raise awareness about different social and health issues
  • 8 Different Awards launched annually for best media coverage, film, song and fashion
  • Around 30 songs to address health and social issues, by local singers across Africa
  • 9 Children’s Storybooks in four languages – English, French, Portuguese and Swahili
  • 6 Awareness Animation films in five languages – English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Swahili to raise awareness about breaking infertility stigma, supporting girl education and prevention and early detection of Diabetes, Hypertension & Cancer
  • Pan African TV Program “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” addressing Social and Health Issues in Africa through “Fashion and ART with Purpose” Community
  • 1040+ Scholarships provided annually to high performing but under-privileged African schoolgirls from 18 countries, to empower them to reach their full potential
  • 15 Social Media Channels with more than 8.5 Million Followers.

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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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Africa Finance Corporation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joins African Energy Chamber G20 Forum Amid Bold Investment Drive in Africa

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Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of multilateral finance institution the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has joined the African Energy Chamber’s G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum (https://EnergyChamber.org), where he is expected to spotlight the organization’s efforts to scale-up energy and mineral financing in Africa. Taking place November 21 in Johannesburg, South Africa, the forum convenes global investors, project developers and African stakeholders with a view to advance financing solutions that transform the continent’s energy sector. Zubairu’s participation underscores the AFC’s commitment to Africa’s energy future, opening new pathways for future deals.

The AFC has emerged as one of the continent’s most impactful infrastructure financiers, driving investments across the entire energy and mining sectors and their value chains. Over the years, the institution has disbursed $14 billion to projects across 36 countries in Africa through loans, equity investments and infrastructure support. These investments have resulted in over $50 billion in contributions towards the continent’s GDP while creating seven million jobs across critical industries. Looking ahead, the AFC will continue to play a central role in driving African energy projects, bridging financing gaps and enabling long-term industrial growth.

In the energy and infrastructure sectors, the AFC represents a strong financial partner for African project developers. Recent milestones reflect this role, with project advancements poised to enhance the continent’s energy security while supporting the energy transition. In October 2025, the AFC-backed Infinity Power reached financial close on the 200 MW Ras Ghareb Wind Farm in Egypt. The project secured $153 million in senior debt for the project, which is slated to come online in 2027. In July 2025, the institution closed and disbursed €75 million of an €85 million sovereign facility to Government of Angola to support the construction of 186 priority bridges and critical upgrades to the national road network. The announcement follows Angola joining the AFC as a shareholder, reinforcing its commitment to Africa-led development.

In 2025, the AFC also raised $400 million in Shariah-compliant Commodity Murabaha Facility to fund African infrastructure, while successfully pricing its hybrid bond, raising $500 million for infrastructure projects across the continent. Additionally, in October 2025, the institution also announced the establishment of the African Multilateral Financial Institutions Infrastructure Financing Facility, aimed at increasing access to capital for strategic projects in Africa. The facility – launched alongside the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD – mobilizes $1.5 billion for African infrastructure projects, underscoring the AFC’s commitment to creating new pathways for domestic financing solutions.

Meanwhile, the AFC has been at the forefront of financing African mining projects, supporting continental efforts to affirm Africa as a major player in the global energy transition. Recent transactions include a $150 million senior loan for the Phase 3 expansion at Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and $330 million in senior debt financing distributed alongside the African Export-Import Bank for FG Gold. The investment supports the construction of the Baomahun Gold Project in Sierra Leone. These transactions reflect the AFC’s position as a trusted and effective partner in the continent’s development.

“The AFC’s approach recognizes that Africa’s energy future cannot rely on a single source: it must be built on diversity, innovation and local value creation. By financing everything from gas-to-power to renewables to mining, the AFC is helping African nations strengthen energy security, attract private capital and lay the foundation for long-term economic resilience,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC.

As Africa seeks to attract billions in capital to meet its energy transition and development goals, the AFC’s experience in structuring and financing complex projects provides a roadmap for success. Its ability to mitigate risks, enhance credit profiles and catalyze co-investment has positioned the corporation as a cornerstone of Africa’s infrastructure financing ecosystem.

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MSGBC 2025 Strategic Track to Spotlight Leadership Strategies Driving West Africa’s Energy Transformation

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On the back of a year of transformative policy and investment milestones across the MSGBC region, this year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition – taking place from December 8-10 in Dakar – will feature a high-level strategic track: Evolving Leadership Strategies: Transforming the Energy Landscape and Unlocking New Market Value. The session will bring together regional and international leaders to discuss how innovative strategies, commercial partnerships and bold investments are shaping West Africa’s evolving energy sector.

The panel will include Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, former Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Equatorial Guinea and CEO, Bioko Consulting; Papa Samba, Director General of Control and Monitoring of Operations at Senegal’s Ministry of Energy Petroleum and Mines; and Malcolm Watson, Managing Director, MODEC Senegal.

Explore opportunities, foster partnerships and stay at the forefront of the MSGBC region’s oil, gas and power sector. Visit www.MSGBCOilGasAndPower.com to secure your participation at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.

In Senegal, 2025 marks a pivotal year as the country celebrates first gas from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project (https://apo-opa.co/49NZ24m), developed with Mauritania and producing 2.3 million tons annually. Oil production from the Sangomar oil field (https://apo-opa.co/4r2Byio) continues to exceed expectations, with 650,000 barrels processed domestically early in the year, advancing energy independence. Simulteneously, Senegal is scaling renewables through a $13 million solar electrification initiative with IRENA and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, alongside regional power integration via the OMVG and North Core interconnections.

Meanwhile, Equatoguinean energy leaders are revitalizing the sector by advancing the Gas Mega Hub at Punta Europa, designed to process gas from multiple regional fields. GEPetrol’s assumption of operatorship at the Zafiro field signals a new phase of collaboration, with opportunities for international partners through technical service and redevelopment contracts. To attract investors, the government has introduced major fiscal reforms (https://apo-opa.co/3JKJP9Q) and signed bilateral contracts with Nigeria and Cameroon, reinforcing its ambition to become the Gulf of Guinea’s premier energy and processing hub.

Across the wider MSGBC basin, Mauritania recently enacted landmark green hydrogen legislation (https://apo-opa.co/49bFc2S) – one bill introducing a dedicated legal and fiscal framework to attract renewable and hydrogen investors, and another promoting SME participation in the energy supply chain. These reforms position Mauritania as a front-runner in Africa’s green energy transition, aligning with its $34 billion hydrogen investment program. In Guinea-Conakry, stronger local content policies have resulted in over $120 million in contracts awarded to Guinean logistics firms under the Simandou iron ore project.

On the integration front, MSGBC governments are advancing cross-border power transmission projects through the West African Power Pool, including plans to leverage domestic gas from the GTA project to strengthen regional electricity supply. Additionally, the region is exploring special economic zones around key energy hubs to attract downstream industries and boost industrial development. 

As such, the strategic track is set to examine the growing role of public-private partnerships, renewable diversification and portfolio expansion by major players such as Chevron, bp and Kosmos Energy, alongside local innovators deploying solar microgrids in rural communities. By showcasing these leadership-driven strategies, the session underscores how MSGBC nations are not only transforming their energy systems but also unlocking new market value across hydrocarbons, renewables and emerging energy industries.

“The strategic track will spotlight the region’s most forward-thinking leaders and investors driving energy transformation across hydrocarbons, renewables and integration. By uniting global policymakers and global executives, the session will identify pathways to unlock new market value and sustainable growth,” states Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director, Energy Capital & Power.

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AMAN Union Marks 15 Years of Partnership and Growth During Annual General Meeting in Jeddah

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The AMAN Union, the professional forum of commercial and non-commercial risk insurers and reinsurers in member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman), successfully concluded its 15th Annual General Meeting, held from November 4 to 6, 2025, and hosted by the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org)—a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group—at its headquarters in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The event gathered 115 participants representing all members from 38 countries, alongside Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), reinsurers, and international organizations. The meeting marked a milestone for the Union, highlighting collaboration, innovation, and institutional growth.

Dr. Khalid Khalafallah, Chairman of the 15th AMAN Union General Assembly and Chief Executive Officer of ICIEC, added, “Hosting this year’s meeting in Jeddah highlights ICIEC’s enduring commitment to supporting regional cooperation. The AMAN Union continues to serve as a powerful platform for innovation, knowledge-sharing, and sustainable development across the OIC region.”

During the event, the AMAN Union General Secretariat and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) signed a Transfer Agreement, setting the framework for the relocation of the Union’s General Secretariat to Saudi EXIM Bank. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the Union’s operational independence and sustainability.

“This transition represents an important step in enhancing the operational independence and long-term sustainability of the Union,” said Mr. Mourad Mizouri, Secretary General of AMAN Union. “Our members remain united in advancing the Union’s mission of fostering collaboration and strengthening the credit-insurance ecosystem across member states.”

The gathering also witnessed the signing of several key cooperation agreements among members to further reinforce collaboration within the Union’s network. These included an agreement between ICIEC and KazakhExport, an agreement between Saudi EXIM Bank and COTUNACE, and an agreement between CAGEX and KazakhExport, underscoring the Union’s role as a platform for fostering strategic partnerships and promoting knowledge exchange across the trade and investment insurance industry.

The meeting also featured the 4th AMAN Union Awards, recognizing Saudi EXIM Bank for exceptional institutional performance and Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation (JLGC) for excellence in research and innovation.

As part of its commitment to professional development, the Union held a Ceremony for the Distribution of Online Training Certificates, recognizing the dedication of participants who completed the AMAN Union’s specialized training programs. Certificates were presented by Mr. Silvan Said, Managing Director of RISC Institute DMCC, and Mr. Al-Tayeb Abbas Fadlallah, Chairman of the AMAN Union Academy, to Mr. Abderrahim Belkacemi (Dhaman) and Mr. Samir Zaky (ICIEC), underscoring the Union’s focus on building institutional capacity and advancing professional excellence.

The Technical Performance Analysis for 2023–2024, presented by Türk Eximbank, reported a 10% increase in total insured business (USD 54 billion), 20% growth in premiums (USD 338 million), and a 21% decline in claims, reflecting the continued resilience of AMAN Union members in advancing trade and economic cooperation across OIC member states.

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The AMAN Union is a professional forum that brings together insurers and reinsurers covering commercial and non-commercial risks in the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman). The Union was established on October 28, 2009, following a bilateral agreement between Dhaman and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) to unify their efforts in creating a platform that enhances cooperation among insurers and reinsurers operating within their respective member countries.

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As a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, ICIEC commenced operations in 1994 to strengthen economic relations between OIC Member States and promote intra-OIC trade and investment by providing credit enhancement and risk mitigation solutions. The Corporation is the only Islamic multilateral insurer in the world and has been at the forefront of delivering a comprehensive suite of de-risking solutions to support cross-border trade and investment for its 51 Member States. ICIEC has maintained its “Aa3” rating with a stable outlook from Moody’s for 18 consecutive years, positioning the Corporation among the leaders in the Credit and Political Risk Insurance (CPRI) industry. Additionally, S&P has reaffirmed ICIEC’s “AA-” rating for the second year with a stable outlook. ICIEC’s resilience is underpinned by its sound underwriting practices, global reinsurance network, and strong risk management framework. Since inception, ICIEC has cumulatively insured over USD 121 billion in trade and investment, supporting key sectors such as energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, healthcare, and agriculture in its member states.

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L’Union AMAN célèbre 15 ans de partenariat et de croissance lors de son assemblée générale annuelle à Djeddah

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

L’Union AMAN, forum professionnel des assureurs et réassureurs de risques commerciaux et non commerciaux des pays membres de l’Organisation de la coopération islamique (OCI) et de la Société arabe de garantie des investissements et des crédits à l’exportation (Dhaman), a conclu avec succès sa 15e assemblée générale annuelle, qui s’est tenue du 4 au 6 novembre 2025 et a été accueillie par la Société islamique d’assurance des investissements et des crédits à l’exportation (SIACE) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org) – membre du Groupe de la Banque islamique de développement (BID) – à son siège de Djeddah, au Royaume d’Arabie Saoudite.

L’événement a rassemblé 115 participants représentant tous les membres de 38 pays, ainsi que des agences de crédit à l’exportation (ECA), des réassureurs et des organisations internationales. La réunion a marqué une étape importante pour l’Union, mettant l’accent sur la collaboration, l’innovation et la croissance institutionnelle.

Dr. Khalid Khalafallah, Président de la 15ᵉ Assemblée générale de l’Union AMAN et Directeur général de la SIACE, a déclaré : « L’accueil de la réunion de cette année à Djeddah illustre l’engagement constant de la SIACE à promouvoir la coopération régionale. L’Union AMAN continue de constituer une plateforme essentielle pour l’innovation, le partage des connaissances et le développement durable au sein de la région de l’OCI. »

Lors de cet événement, le Secrétariat général de l’Union AMAN et la Banque saoudienne d’import-export (Saudi EXIM) ont signé un accord de transfert, établissant le cadre du déménagement du Secrétariat général de l’Union vers la Saudi EXIM Bank. Cet accord témoigne d’un engagement commun à renforcer l’indépendance opérationnelle et la pérennité de l’Union.

« Cette transition représente une étape importante dans le renforcement de l’indépendance opérationnelle et de la viabilité à long terme de l’Union », a déclaré M. Mourad Mizouri, secrétaire général de l’Union AMAN. « Nos membres restent unis dans la promotion de la mission de l’Union, qui consiste à favoriser la collaboration et à renforcer l’écosystème de l’assurance-crédit dans les États membres. »

Cette réunion a également été l’occasion de signer plusieurs accords de coopération clés entre les membres, renforçant ainsi la collaboration au sein du réseau de l’Union. Parmi ceux-ci figuraient un accord entre SIACE et KazakhExport, un autre entre Saudi EXIM Bank et COTUNACE, ainsi qu’un troisième entre CAGEX et KazakhExport, soulignant le rôle de l’Union en tant que plateforme favorisant les partenariats stratégiques et le partage des connaissances dans le secteur de l’assurance-crédit.

La réunion a également été l’occasion de décerner la 4e cérémonie des AMAN Union Awards, qui récompensent la Saudi EXIM Bank pour ses performances institutionnelles exceptionnelles et la Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation (JLGC) pour son excellence en matière de recherche et d’innovation.

Dans le cadre de son engagement envers le développement professionnel, la Secrétariat a organisé une cérémonie de distribution des certificats de formation en ligne, reconnaissant le dévouement des participants qui ont terminé les programmes de formation spécialisée de AMAN UNION. Les certificats ont été remis par M. Silvan Said, directeur général de l’Institut RISC DMCC, et M. Al-Tayeb Abbas Fadlallah, président de l’Académie de AMAN UNION, à M. Abderrahim Belkacemi (Dhaman) et à M. Samir Zaky (ICIEC), soulignant l’accent mis par l’Union sur le renforcement des capacités institutionnelles et la promotion de l’excellence professionnelle.

L’analyse de la performance technique pour 2023-2024, présentée par Türk Eximbank, fait état d’une augmentation de 10 % du total des activités assurées (54 milliards USD), d’une croissance de 20 % des primes (338 millions USD) et d’une baisse de 21 % des sinistres, ce qui reflète la résilience continue des membres de l’Union AMAN dans la promotion de la coopération commerciale et économique entre les États membres de l’OCI.

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L’UNION AMAN est un forum professionnel regroupant les assureurs et les réassureurs des risques commerciaux et non commerciaux des pays membres de l’Organisation de la coopération islamique (OCI) et de la Société arabe de garantie des investissements et des crédits à l’exportation (DHAMAN). L’Union AMAN a été créée le 28 octobre 2009, suite à un accord bilatéral entre DHAMAN et la Société islamique d’assurance des investissements et des crédits à l’exportation (SIACE) pour unir leurs efforts afin de créer une plate-forme qui renforce la coopération entre les assureurs et les réassureurs opérant dans leurs pays membres respectifs.

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Membre du Groupe de la Banque islamique de développement (BID), la SIACE a démarré ses activités en 1994 avec pour mission de renforcer les relations économiques entre les États membres de l’OCI et de promouvoir le commerce ainsi que les investissements intra-OCI, en fournissant des outils d’atténuation des risques et des solutions financières conformes à la Charia. La Société est le seul assureur multilatéral islamique au monde et joue un rôle de premier plan en proposant une gamme complète de solutions aux entreprises et aux parties prenantes de ses 51 États membres. Pour la 18ᵉ année consécutive, la SIACE a conservé sa note de solidité financière « Aa3 » attribuée par Moody’s, la classant parmi les leaders mondiaux du secteur de l’assurance-crédit et de l’assurance des risques politiques (CPRI). Par ailleurs, S&P a confirmé la note de crédit et de solidité financière à long terme « AA- » de la SIACE pour la deuxième année consécutive, avec des perspectives stables. La résilience de la SIACE repose sur une souscription rigoureuse, un solide réseau mondial de réassurance et des politiques prudentes de gestion des risques. À ce jour, la SIACE a assuré plus de 121 milliards USD de transactions commerciales et d’investissements. Ses activités couvrent plusieurs secteurs stratégiques, notamment l’énergie, l’industrie manufacturière, les infrastructures, la santé et l’agriculture.

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