EMGA Secures US$ 20M Debt Finance for Costa Rica’s Banco Improsa

LONDON, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) for the second time working with Banco Improsa, secures this US$20M facility from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) – AECID (advised by COFIDES). Commenting on the transaction, Felix Alpizar, General Manager of BANCO IMPROSA, said: “Banco Improsa is very honored to be […]

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Deloitte Global Selects Joe Ucuzoglu as Next Global CEO; Deloitte Global CEO Punit Renjen Announces Retirement After Record Growth

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (Deloitte Global) Board today announced the selection of Joe Ucuzoglu as Deloitte Global CEO, subject to a ratification vote by Deloitte member firm partners. Ucuzoglu has been the CEO of Deloitte US since 2019. Deloitte operates in 150 countries with more than 415,000 […]

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West and Central Africa: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (18 – 24 October 2022)

CAMEROON CHOLERA KILLS 11 PERSONS AND AFFECTS 193 OTHERS IN THE FAR NORTH As of 24 October, the Ministry of Public Health reported 193 suspected cholera cases and 11 related deaths in the Far North region. The situation is of concern in the Minawao refugee camp, where 86 cases and 3 deaths have been reported. The Ministry and humanitarian organizations are providing urgent aid to affected people to break the chain of transmission and organizing awareness campaigns on good hygiene practices. However, logistic and financial resources are limited. In addition,…

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Nigeria end India 2022 U17 Women’s World Cup on a high

Nigeria U17 women’s national team didn’t only break their quarter-finals hoodoo, they return home with a medal from the tournament. They are the second African country, after Ghana at the 2012 edition in Azerbaijan, where the Black Maidens walked away with the bronze medal. Bankole Olowookere’s side ended their campaign with bronze medals around their necks after beating Germany 3-2 on penalties after the encounter ended 3-3. At one point in the game, Nigeria enjoyed a three-goal lead courtesy of goals from Opeyemi Ajakaye, Amina Bello, and Etim Edidiong. Even…

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CAF General Secretary Mosengo-Omba mourns passing of veteran journalist Salif Diallo

CAF is deeply saddened by the passing of veteran Senegalese-born journalist Mamadou Salif Diallo who passed on this week. Diallo, who was the Head of Sports Department of the Senegalese Press Agency (APS) passed away was also a contributor on CAF official website, CAF Online until his passing. CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba hailed Diallo’s impact on African football journalism, praising his dedication to the game on the continent. “We will miss Salif and we will miss his selflessness and dedication to African football. I have many fond memories of…

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Cameroon Says Hundreds of Its Citizens Deported from Equatorial Guinea

Cameroon says Equatorial Guinea has deported several hundred Cameroonians, some of whom say they were fleeing terrorist and rebel attacks at home. The government of Equatorial Guinea says the deportees were economic migrants and is planning to deport 7,000 Cameroonians in all by the end of the year. Scores of Cameroonians applauded Monday while welcoming back at least 200 of their citizens who were deported. But the well-wishers are not happy with Equatorial Guinea’s actions. Civilians shouted that by deporting Cameroonians, the oil-rich country is being indifferent to people who…

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Conagen’s fermentation platform expands on promising novel forms of vitamin K2

Bedford, Mass., Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biotech innovator, Conagen announced the development of its fermentation-derived vitamin K2 – a high-purity all-trans menaquinone-7 (MK-7).  This is the first molecule from a proprietary platform for producing novel, pure, long-chain menaquinone forms of the vitamin. The platform enables low-cost manufacturing and yields high-quality products, making it […]

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