Africa

The Canon Student Development Programme 2023 (Canon-CNA.com) aims to provide aspiring photographers with the necessary resources and opportunities to take their careers to the next level and become professional photographers. This programme includes a range of valuable offerings, such as mentorships, industry visits, grants, portfolio reviews and networking. Supporting events … [Read more...] about Canon Student Development Programme 2023- Unlocking Potential & Empowering Young Photographers

Download logoBurundi has implemented a key recommendation of the IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) to publish essential macroeconomic and financial data. The implementation of the e-GDDS recommendation and the launch of the data portal—the National Summary Data Page —are a testament to Burundi’s commitment to … [Read more...] about Burundi Implements the International Monetary Fund’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System

Download logoTunisian authorities should release Ali Laarayedh from detention, a former prime minister and a vice-president of the opposition Ennahda party, Human Rights Watch said today. He has been held since December 19, 2022, without being taken before a judge. Based on his detention warrant, which Human Rights Watch has seen, Laarayedh is accused of failing to curb … [Read more...] about Tunisia: Free Arbitrarily Detained Ex-Prime Minister

Over the years, the Gender Mainstreaming Awards have proven to be a powerful indicator of the strides made to create more gender-balanced corporate entities. Business Engage (www.BusinessEngage.Africa) developed the Gender Mainstreaming Awards to encourage and motivate private corporates to buy into achieving more meaningful representation of women in the mainstream of business … [Read more...] about Africa becoming the gender hub for gender mainstreaming success

Download logoIMF staff and Burundian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms to be supported by a new 40-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) of about US$ 261.7 million. The staff-level agreement is subject to IMF Management approval and consideration by the Executive Board. Burundi’s reform program aims to … [Read more...] about International Monetary Fund (IMF) Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on a 40-Month Extended Credit Facility with Burundi