Tribal Credit, a pioneering financial platform empowering SMEs in emerging markets to grow and compete globally, is thrilled to announce an increased and renewed debt facility of $150 million USD with Partners for Growth (PFG). This renewal is based on Tribal’s best-in-class credit performance and unwavering commitment to robust unit economics and profitability. Over the past few years, Tribal’s diligent investment in credit processes, tools, products, and team has culminated in exceptional credit performance, even amid challenging market conditions. Partners for Growth, a global specialty lending firm focused on emerging growth companies, highlights Tribal’s exceptional credit performance and sophisticated financial products. “Tribal Credit has consistently demonstrated strong credit performance even in challenging market conditions.

Wagner mercenaries are at the forefront of the offensive conducted by the Malian army towards Kidal. This is a sign that their commitment to the transitional authorities remains unwavering, despite the death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In

(KTAL/KMSS) – Long ago, camels once roamed North America. The two-humped Bactrian camels are considered native to the Gobi Desert in China and the Bactrian steppes of Mongolia. Wild Bactrian camels are listed as critically endangered and the eighth most endangered large mammal in the world because of hunting and competition with livestock for food and other resources. The modern camelid family has six types: dromedary camels, Bactrian camels, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. Horses lived in North America millions of years ago, too.

The country is 923,770km², with a railway network of 3,505km colonial narrow gauge and 669km modern standard gauge. There are signs that the government in Abuja has decided to address the inadequacy of the railway network. As a Nigerian railway historian, I welcome renewed efforts to revitalise the rail network. It was transferred to a public corporation in 1955 when it became known as the Nigerian Railway Corporation. This feature on Nigeria’s railway network was written by Tokunbo Adereme Ayoola, Reader in History and International Studies, Anchor University, Lagos.

KEY FACTSIn a press conference on Sunday, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said Gaza was running out of water and electricity and “soon…there will be no food or medicine either.”Lazzarini told the press that most of the UNRWA’s 13,000 staffers in the territory have been displaced and 14 have been killed so far.

Much of what has been written thus far in terms of historical precedent has been too conventional. it did not even consider the possibility that Egyptian president Anwar Sadat would launch a war he knew he could not win. But it was not a war to defeat Israel. Perhaps a more apt comparison lies in history far outside of Israel—in Vietnam early in 1968. [4] It was the biggest offensive to date by either side in the conflict.

Now, there is the Stella Terra, the first off-road solar-powered car, which recently completed a test drive of 620 miles across north Africa without recharging. “Stella Terra must withstand the harsh conditions of off-roading while remaining efficient and light enough to be powered by the sun. Stella Terra comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery so it can run over shorter distances on less sunny days. Solar Team Eindhoven previously produced a campervan, and Stella Terra includes elements of its design. One of the biggest challenges in building vehicles that run on solar power is that surface area for the solar panels is limited.

The following top scholarship programmes are currently open for African students with varying closing dates in December 2023. Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship for African StudentsThe Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a programme of full-cost scholarships for PhD students in any subject, open to candidates from any country in Africa. Application Deadline: 10th DecemberTU Delft Fully-funded Excellence Scholarships for International Masters StudentsThe Delft University of Technology offers a number of excellence scholarship programs for international students. Application Deadline: 1st DecemberAmerican University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship for International Students (AU EGLS)American University offers fully-funded AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) annually to exceptional International Undergraduate Students every year. Application Deadline: 15th DecemberCanadian University Dubai Undergraduate Scholarships for International StudentsCanadian University Dubai Scholarships are awarded to international Undergraduate students based on the student’s academic performance.

(Image source: ADNOC)The LNG trains will comprise energy efficient Baker Hughes technology, including compressors, driven by 75 MW electric motors. The Ruwais LNG plant will be the first LNG project in the Middle East and North Africa region to run on clean power, making it one of the lowest carbon intensity LNG facilities in the world. Fatema Al Nuaimi, executive vice president-downstream business management at ADNOC, said, “As the first clean electricity-powered LNG facility in the Middle East, the Ruwais LNG project reinforces ADNOC’s leadership within the LNG industry and underscores our commitment to decarbonisation, sustainability and innovation. When completed, it will more than double ADNOC’s LNG production target capacity to meet increased global demand for natural gas. It is an important milestone as the company builds on its legacy as a responsible global energy pioneer and doubles down on its decarbonisation efforts, backed by an initial allocation of US$15bn to low-carbon solutions.

BWH Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues expansive growth of its 19 distinctive brands throughout the third quarter. From luxury to premium economy accommodations, the brand added new properties to its global portfolio throughout key markets in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Travellers can enjoy the increased presence of BWH Hotels properties in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, France, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, the U.S. and Vietnam. “We are delighted to offer even more accommodations for travellers to choose from as they prepare for upcoming fall travel,” said Larry Cuculic, President and Chief Executive Officer, BWH Hotels. “We continue to prioritise the rapid expansion of our core brands, boutique hotels and soft collections throughout North America,” said Brad LeBlanc, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer, BWH Hotels.

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hussein Al Sheikh, discussed in a phone call Sunday the situation in Gaza. The two sides stressed the need for joint efforts to end the war, protect civilians, provide humanitarian aid, and prevent the displacement of Palestinians. During the phone call, which is part of the ongoing coordination between the two countries, on the instructions of King Mohammed VI and the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Bourita and Hussein Al Sheikh also underlined the need for the establishment of a political path based on international legitimacy and international law to establish peace, security, and stability. At the outbreak of military action in the Gaza Strip, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement stressing that the Kingdom of Morocco expresses its deep concern at the deterioration of the situation and the outbreak of military action in the Gaza Strip, and condemns attacks on civilians wherever they may be.

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Gaza is now barrelling towards “a real catastrophe”, Mandhari said. The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza said around 2,750 people have been killed and 9,700 wounded while, according to the UN, one million have been displaced. Power outages threaten to cripple life-support systems, from sea water desalination plants to food refrigeration and hospital incubators. Cairo has refused to allow foreign nationals to exit without humanitarian aid coming in. He announced in Cairo on Sunday that the US had appointed veteran former diplomat David Satterfield to work on aid to Gaza.

Initially, the TechGirls program focused on countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The core of the TechGirls program is a 24-day experience in the United States. Preference will be given to those who have limited or no prior experience in the United States. You are not eligible if you have travelled to the United States in the last three years as part of any other ECA exchange program. Meals during program Breakfast, lunch, and dinnerLocal transportation to group program eventsCultural events organized by Legacy InternationalEmergency health insuranceFor More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the TechGirls Summer Exchange Program 2024

Market Trends & OpportunitiesRising Penetration of Multi-vendor Services: The laboratory equipment services market is witnessing a surge in multi-vendor services, also known as Laboratory Asset Management (LAM) or Single Source Services. The laboratory equipment services market is witnessing a surge in multi-vendor services, also known as Laboratory Asset Management (LAM) or Single Source Services. Emerging Trend of Outsourcing Laboratory Equipment Services: In a bid to control costs, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device companies, and healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics are increasingly outsourcing laboratory equipment services. Increasing Complexity in Laboratory Equipment: The global laboratory industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by high-tech technology integrations and advancements in lab equipment. Insights by Equipment TypeThe global laboratory equipment services market comprises three primary equipment types: analytical, specialty, and general and support equipment.