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Africa, Europe

Investment for enhanced access to finance for MSMEs in Nigeria

Stockholm, July 16, 2024 — Swedfund invests USD 30 million in Access Bank Nigeria Plc to reach underserved MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) at scale. By providing long-term capital and capacity building to unbanked and under-banked companies in Nigeria, the investment is expected to support sustainable private sector development and inclusive growth. Nigeria, with a population of 230 million, has an unemployment rate at a staggering … Continue reading Investment for enhanced access to finance for MSMEs in Nigeria

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CFJ
Africa, Global

CFJ Invites Applications for 2nd Year of Fellowship for Women Lawyers in Africa

15th July 2024 After a successful first year, the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) launched the second year of its Waging Justice for Women Fellowship today. Ten early-career women lawyers in Africa will receive an annual salary funded by CFJ and an opportunity to work with leading human rights organizations across Africa to promote gender justice for women and girls. The Fellowship is administered in partnership with … Continue reading CFJ Invites Applications for 2nd Year of Fellowship for Women Lawyers in Africa

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Delphos
Africa, Impact Newswire Exclusive, United States

Delphos Advises Pearl Dairy Farms on USD 35 million Debt Financing for Expansion across East Africa

The leading East African dairy processor will acquire a packing facility modernizing the dairy value chain. July 15th, 2024 Washington D.C. USA // Delphos secures USD 35 Million senior debt financing as exclusive advisor to Pearl Dairy Farms Limited (‘Pearl Dairy’), an East African dairy processor. The financing from International Finance Corporation (‘IFC’) and Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (‘FMO’) for Pearl Dairy Farms will … Continue reading Delphos Advises Pearl Dairy Farms on USD 35 million Debt Financing for Expansion across East Africa

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MOU between EBID and EUACC at the 36th Crans Montana Forum in Brussels
Africa, Europe

Signature d’un protocole d’accord entre la Chambre de Commerce EU-Afrique et la Banque d’Investissement et de Développement de la CEDEAO lors du 36ème Crans Montana Forum

La Chambre de Commerce EU-Afrique et la Banque d’Investissement et de Développement de la CEDEAO (BIDC) sont fières d’annoncer la signature d’un protocole d’accord (MoU) le vendredi 28 juin 2024. Cet accord a été conclu lors du prestigieux 36ème Crans Montana Forum, qui s’est tenu à Bruxelles, Belgique. La présence de la Chambre de Commerce EU-Afrique à cet événement de renommée internationale a été déterminante … Continue reading Signature d’un protocole d’accord entre la Chambre de Commerce EU-Afrique et la Banque d’Investissement et de Développement de la CEDEAO lors du 36ème Crans Montana Forum

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