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At the 2023 Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron declare yourself that “policy makers and countries should never have to choose between reducing poverty and protecting the planet”. That may be true, but if European politicians want to make significant progress in climate finance flows to Africa, they need to make some tough choices about where to direct their resources. 2024 is a decisive year for climate finance: the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November will focus on climate finance, while the World Bank’s concessional lending arm, the International Development…

Thailand’s Central Group reportedly paid around one billion euros for flagship KaDeWe department store. Photo: STEFANIE LOOS/AFP/FileSource: AFPThailand’s Central Group announced on Friday that it has bought the iconic KaDeWe department store in Berlin from insolvent Austrian real estate giant Signa.The 650,000-square-foot (60,000 square meter) store is located on one of the German capital’s main shopping streets and has long been a major tourist attraction.The Thai group, a multinational conglomerate with an extensive retail and real estate portfolio, did not confirm the purchase price, but German newspaper Handelsblatt put the amount at about one billion euros ($1.1 billion).The news comes…

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as the new Executive Director of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).The new head of SSNIT is the son of Yaw Osafo-Maafo, a former minister and current senior adviser to the president.Mr Osafo-Maafo replaces Dr John Ofori-Tenkoran who has been directed to take over the role by Monday 15 April 2024. A letter dated April 8, 2024 and signed by Presidential Secretary Nana Bediatuo Asante and addressed to John Ofori-Tenkoran, seen by Graphic Online, read: “It is mentioned in your appointment letter dated July 1, 2019, issued by the Public Service…

Adrian Clarke looks at key tactical points and players who could be decisive in Matchday 33. Player Analysis – Andre Onana (Man Utd) If recent patterns continue, Manchester United goalkeeper Onana will be busy at AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.In their last 10 Premier League matches, Erik ten Hag’s side have been remarkably relaxed out of possession, conceding a staggering 237 shots. Many of them were oddballs or blocked, but 65 hit the target, with Onana making a remarkable 48 saves. Without his excellent shooting during this demanding period, Man Utd would surely have collected less than the 17 points they…

LunoSouth African cryptocurrency service provider, has secured license from South African Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) to operate as a financial services provider. Details Luno is the first dedicated crypto service provider in South Africa to receive a financial services license. This follows the FSCA’s declaration of crypto assets as a financial product under the Financial Advice and Intermediation Services Act, 2002 (FAIS). What they say “As a domestic pioneer with more than ten years of experience in the crypto market, Luno is excited to be the first licensed crypto service provider in the country. ” Christo de Witsaid Luno’s…

Yul Edochie has sparked another fresh round of anger from Nigerians after he casually chose not to mourn the death of his colleague, Junior Pope.Recall that the late movie star was pronounced dead on April 10 after a tragic marine accidentThe distraught director took to social media to salute one of the survivors of this incident, which left netizens in disarray Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has received massive criticism online after the death of colleague Junior Pope;.We recall that the deceased was involved in a boat accident that claimed his life and that of other crew members.Yul Edochie celebrates TC…

By Kathryn Armstrong in London and Chris Ewokor in AbujaBBC News29 minutes agoimage source, Getty Imagesimage caption, Niger is among the countries in the Sahel region that have strengthened military ties with RussiaDozens of Russian military trainers have arrived in Niger as part of a new deal with the country’s junta, which has severed ties with its Western allies. State media say they arrived along with a state-of-the-art air defense system.They are expected to install the system and teach Niger’s military how to use it. The West African country is one of three fighting an Islamist insurgency in the Sahel…

Truong My Lan, chairman of major developer Van Thinh Phat, was found guilty of embezzling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade. Photo: STR/AFPSource: AFPA high-profile Vietnamese real estate tycoon was sentenced to death Thursday in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with $27 billion in damages.Truong My Lan, chairman of major developer Van Thinh Phat, was found guilty of embezzling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade in a case that has stunned the nation.Eighty-five others, including Lan’s husband, niece and several SCB executives, were also convicted in court in the southern commercial…

Sheikh Osman Nuh Sharbutu, Chief Imam of the State The Chief Imam of the State, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharbutu, declared on Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024, that Ramadan 2024 will end on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.This comes after new moon and Shawal crescent moon sightings were confirmed in various parts of Ghana.On behalf of the Sheikh Imam, his spokesperson Sheikh Al-Miyawo Shaib said that the Hilal Committee, which is responsible for local new moon sightings to determine the beginning and end of Ramadan, has He said he had confirmed sightings of the moon. Almost all of Japan’s 16 regions.According to…

Gianluca Mancini also scored the winning header in Roma’s derby win over Lazio on Saturday.Gianluca Mancini’s header sealed Roma’s 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at the San Siro.The defender scored from Paulo Dybala’s corner after 17 minutes to give last year’s competition runners-up a lead for next week’s second leg in Rome.Olivier Giroud struck late on but Milan could not find a way past Roma, who they beat twice in Serie A.Roma are aiming for their third consecutive European final.Giallorossi manager Daniele de Rossi’s reign began after a 3-1 defeat by…