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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) supports Senegal’s COVID-19 Plan with EUR 8 Million disbursement for the Private Sector
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has approved a Murabaha Financing of EUR 8 million for the Senegalese bank, Banque Islamique du Sénégal (BIS), to...
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under the Policy Coordination Instrument for Senegal
July 17, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll on the economy with growth projected at 1.1 percent in 2020 compared to 5.3 percent in 2019. The authorities have taken significant actions to contain the pandemic and mitigate its...
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Music Mogul Akon Signs Nigerian-Born Samklef to KonLive Record Label
Samklef, an International Music Artist, Producer, and Songwriter, will Release His First Single, "Philo," in 2017 under KonLive ALTANTA, GA, USA, July 3, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nigerian-born music artist Samklef, whose real name is Samuel...
Senegal and France to host Global Partnership for Education Financing Conference
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is delighted that the governments of Senegal and France will co-host its financing conference, which will take place on February 8, 2018 in Dakar, Senegal. A...
Senegal and France to host Global Partnership for Education Financing Conference
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) (www.GlobalPartnership.org) is delighted that the governments of Senegal (http://APO.af/YrfC9W) and France (http://APO.af/u1FbF9) will co-host its financing conference, which will take place on February...
IMF Executive Board Approves for Senegal a US$442 Million Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument
April 13, 2020 The IMF Executive Board approves the tenth request for emergency financial assistance to help its member countries address the challenges posed by COVID-19. The approval of the request from Senegal will make available US$442 million...
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IMF Staff completes Discussions for a US$221 Million Disbursement to Senegal in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 1, 2020 IMF staff completes discussions for emergency access to the Rapid Credit Facility and the Rapid Financing Instrument to help Senegal address the economic challenges posed by the pandemic. IMF Executive Board’s approval of the request...
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WHO Africa Media Leader Briefing on COVID-19 with support of the World Economic Forum
Download logo I would like to invite you to join an online media briefing today, Thursday 19 March, at 13:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) / 14:00 Central European Time / 15:00 Central Africa Time (16:00 East Africa time) with experts from the...
Merck Foundation announces the winners of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ Media Recognition Awards 2019 to break Infertility Stigma
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ Media Recognition Awards 2019. The awards were initiated with the aim to recognize and appreciate African...
Media Advisory: A Seminar on Carrying Forward the Legacy of the Extraordinary African Chambers in the Trial of Hissène Habré
WHAT: A Seminar on Carrying Forward the Legacy of the Extraordinary African Chambers in the Trial of Hissène Habré A Seminar on Carrying Forward the Legacy of the Extraordinary African Chambers in the Trial of Hissène Habré Highlights for the...
Government of Canada announces new collaboration with Right To Play to empower girls in Senegal
DAKAR, Senegal, Feb. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in Dakar a new collaboration with Right To Play to promote girls’ empowerment and gender equality in Senegal. The announcement came at an event attended by...
TCIS Africa 2025: Revolutionizing Clinical Research in Africa
TCIS Africa is proud to announce the 6th Annual Clinical Investigators' Summit (TCIS Africa 2025), taking place on May 5-9, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal. DAKAR, SENEGAL, April 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TCIS Africa is proud to announce the 6th...
Acting command senior enlisted leader discusses enlisted development in Senegal
Download logo U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Ryan Burton, acting command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, met with senior Senegalese defense leaders in Dakar, Senegal, last week. During the visit, he met with the Chief of Defense Staff...
Rugby Africa Cup: Senegal clearly beats Mauritius 63-0
The Senegal rugby team fulfilled on Saturday their mission to book a spot in the group stage of the Rugby Africa Cup 2020. In front of a supportive home crowd the lions dominated mercilessly Mauritius 63-0. In the group phase of the Rugby Africa...
Media Advisory: Dakar is poised to host the largest union gathering in West Africa
More than five hundred union leaders from across Africa and beyond are gathering in Dakar, Senegal this week for the 4th UNI Africa Conference (http://ForwardForANewAfrica.org). The conference will address the important role of unions in this...
Under Secretary David Hale’s travel to Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Mauritania
Download logo Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale will travel to West Africa from February 4-13, to advance America’s diplomatic engagement in the Sahel. His trip will focus on bolstering peace and security regional partnerships,...
Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the Conclusion of a Visit to Senegal
December 3, 2019 Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement in Dakar today at the conclusion of her visit to Senegal: “It has been a pleasure to be in Senegal on my first...
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GE Steam Power and buildOn breaks ground on new school in Senegal
New school in Kaolack, Senegal will provide a safe learning environment for 150 learners; Demonstrates GE Steam Power’s (https://www.GE.com/) ongoing commitment to support local communities empower youth and provide opportunities in SSA region;...