Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda

Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 18, 2026/APO Group/ — The Virtual HLPM of African Heads of State and Government and Partners dedicated to the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda was held on 16 June 2026 under the chairmanship of H.E. Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the…

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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Strategic Partnership with Côte d’Ivoire Through the new US0 Million Framework Agreement

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Strategic Partnership with Côte d’Ivoire Through the new US$750 Million Framework Agreement

BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18, 2026/APO Group/ — The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire have signed a US$750 million Framework Agreement to support the implementation of the National Development Plan 2026–2030, strengthen strategic sectors, and promote private sector-led growth….

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Emirates SkyCargo partners with Dogs 4 Wildlife to combat poaching

Emirates SkyCargo partners with Dogs 4 Wildlife to combat poaching

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 18, 2026/APO Group/ — The partnership will support the deployment of highly trained conservation dogs to protect endangered wildlife and combat poaching in Southern Africa The first phase will see Emirates SkyCargo transport specialist dogs from the UK to Zimbabwe, where they will support wildlife rangers at Matusadona National Park…

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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Announces Winners of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Islamic Finance Competency Challenge

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Announces Winners of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Islamic Finance Competency Challenge

BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18, 2026/APO Group/ — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) successfully concluded the Applied AI in Islamic Finance Competency Challenge and Awards in Baku, Azerbaijan, in collaboration with the IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH) and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of Azerbaijan (KOBİA). The initiative was organized as part…

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