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Egypt’s Waterway plans a $190 million real estate fund as demand rises
Africa property market

Waterway to launch $190 million real estate fund targeting Africa growth

Egypt’s property market is drawing renewed investor interest as developers look for steady income in a volatile economy. The Waterway Developments is preparing to launch a $190 million real estate fund, adding to a growing pool of structured investment vehicles across Africa.  The Cairo-based firm plans to roll out the fund in the first half of 2026, at a time when demand for residential and commercial space remains firm despite cost pressures. Foreign buyers, particularly from the Gulf, have continued…

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AB InBev chairman retirement
AB InBev chairman retirement

Chairman of the world’s largest brewer, Martin Barrington to retire after nearly a decade on board

AB InBev Chairman Martin Barrington will retire April 29, ending nearly a decade overseeing strategy, governance and global growth.

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UN declares transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity
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UN calls transatlantic slave trade crime against humanity, seeks reparations

The United Nations General Assembly has declared the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity, a move that adds weight to growing calls for reparations and a fuller reckoning with the past. The resolution, adopted Wednesday, reflects a broader push by member states to confront the lasting economic and social damage linked to centuries of forced labor and displacement.  The measure, while not legally binding, signals a shift in tone at the global level. It places reparative justice more firmly…

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IFC $200 million Bank of Georgia MSME financing
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IFC eyes $200 million financing for Bank of Georgia to expand MSME lending

IFC considers $200 million financing for Bank of Georgia to expand MSME lending, boost financial inclusion, and support rural enterprise growth.

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