BRD and BADEA Strengthen Ties, Pledge Deeper Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development.

KIGALI, Rwanda – The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) have reiterated their commitment to exploring more opportunities for cooperation in inclusive and sustainable economic development in Rwanda and across the African continent. The pledge was made during a high-level conference convened by BRD in Kigali,…

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UNICEF and the Equity Group Foundation sign a strategic partnership to unlock youth opportunities across Africa.

KIGALI, Rwanda – UNICEF and the Equity Group Foundation today signed a Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali 2026 to improve opportunities for young people across Africa. The MOU, which formalizes the ongoing relationship and shared commitment, will focus heavily on teenage girls and young women to develop…

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Santa Marta 2026: The Fossil Fuel Conference That’s Breaking All the Rules.

About. Date: April 24–29, 2026Location: Santa Marta, ColombiaHosts: Colombia & The NetherlandsFocus: Fossil fuel transition, economic diversification, supply and demand transformation, international cooperation. Let me tell you why this conference is different. You’ve heard it before. “This time it’s different.” Every climate conference promises to be the one that finally moves the needle. Then nothing changes. But Santa Marta? Actually…

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COP31 Antalya 2026: The Climate Summit Where Talk Meets Accountability.

About. Date: November 9–20, 2026Location: Antalya, TürkiyeOrganizer: UNFCCCFocus: Fossil fuel transition progress, climate finance, adaptation, loss and damage. Let’s be honest about COP. You’ve heard it before. “This is the most important COP yet.” Every single year. It gets exhausting. But here’s the thing about COP31 – it’s different. Not because of the location (though Antalya in November is gorgeous). Not…

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