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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia | Jul 20, 2025

Government (Gov’t) Announces Dedication of Decentralized Passport Centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties

The decentralization initiative is a major step toward making passport services more accessible to citizens across the country, especially in remote regions

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to announce the official dedication of newly decentralized Passport Application Centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties. The dedication ceremonies are scheduled to take place early next week as part of the national calendar of events in celebration…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Jul 20, 2025

Bridging Africa’s financing gaps through better planning

The session explored how African countries are applying future-oriented planning methods to address persistent financing challenges and accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063

With just five years left to meet global and continental development targets, African governments are shifting the way they plan and finance national priorities. The focus is turning toward long-term, integrated planning that links policy ambition with realistic budgeting and resource strategies. This evolving approach was the focus of a…

Source: State House Uganda | Jul 20, 2025

President Museveni Calls for Household Census in Kampala to Refine Parish Development Model (PDM) Budgeting

The President emphasized the need for a data-driven approach to planning and budgeting for the PDM program, highlighting that the uniform allocation of UGX 100 million per parish annually is insufficient for urban centers with dense populations

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed local authorities in Kampala's five divisions to establish accurate data on the number of households within their jurisdictions to help in the equitable allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM). The call was made on Saturday, July 19, 2025, during his visit…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Jul 20, 2025

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Welcomes Declaration of Principles Between Democratic Republic (DR) Congo and Congo River Alliance, Commends Qatar’s Mediation Efforts

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, commended the efforts of the State of Qatar in facilitating the dialogue that led to the declaration, which marks a significant step toward national reconciliation and the promotion of stability in eastern DRC

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance – March 23 Movement, which took place in Doha. His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, commended…

Source: Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) | Jul 20, 2025

Standard & Poor (S&P) Reaffirms Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit’s (ICIEC) AA- Financial Strength and Issuer Credit Rating with Stable Outlook

S&P expects ICIEC to continue expanding its business operations while maintaining robust levels of capital adequacy, exceptional liquidity buffers, and steadily increasing profitability

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, has marked another significant milestone with the reaffirmation of its "AA-" long-term issuer credit and financial strength rating by Standard & Poor's (S&P), with a…

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Source: African Energy Chamber | Jul 20, 2025

International Energy Forum (IEF) Secretary General Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Forecasts Global Energy Growth

IEF Secretary General Jassim Alshirawi will speak at this year’s African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference

Jassim Alshirawi, Secretary General of intergovernmental organization the International Energy Forum (IEF), has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. As the world’s largest gathering of energy ministers, the IEF accounts for more than 90% of global oil and gas supply, and as…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | Jul 19, 2025

Qatar Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), March 23 Movement

Negotiations are set to continue in the coming phase, with active participation from regional and international parties, in order to reach a final and comprehensive agreement that reinforces security and stability in the region

The State of Qatar hosted Saturday in Doha the signing ceremony of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, in a step considered a significant development in efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the…

Source: Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia | Jul 19, 2025

State Minister Calls for Rigor and Responsibility in Economic Discourse at Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) Conference

The annual international Conference on the Ethiopian Economy brings together leading economists, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to deliberate on key economic developments and policy directions

State Minister of Finance, Dr. Eyob Tekalign, opened the 22nd International Conference on the Ethiopian Economy, organized by the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA). In his keynote address, Dr. Eyob praised the EEA for its consistent contribution to policy-relevant research over more than two decades, highlighting the Association’s role as a…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia | Jul 19, 2025

President Boakai Extols Colombia on Independence Day Observance

The Liberian leader noted that as the Colombian people celebrate this milestone, he assured them of Liberia’s commitment to the bonds cooperation and friendship subsisting between the two countries and peoples which has continue to be increasingly enhanced

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia and in his own name extended heartfelt felicitations and best wishes to the Government and People of the Republic of Colombia, on the auspicious occasion marking…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion | Jul 19, 2025

President Boakai Departs Liberia to Attend West Africa Economic Summit in Nigeria

The summit is a key platform for shaping policies and partnerships that promote sustainable economic growth, job creation, and industrial development across West Africa

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., departed the country earlier today, June 19, 2025, to participate in the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), taking place from June 20–21, 2025, in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The West Africa Economic Summit brings together Heads of State, senior government officials, private sector leaders,…

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