President of the OIC States Broadcasting Union (OSBU) Dr. Amr Ellissy has extended warm greetings to China Media Group (CMG) and Chinese people ahead of the Chinese New Year, reaffirming the commitment to continuing and strengthening cooperation with CMG.
In his video message, Ellissy expressed hope for further expanding partnerships with CMG to foster cultural dialogue and mutual understanding among peoples.
The Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, falls on Feb 17 this year. It is one of the most important holidays in China, celebrated with family reunions and wishes for good luck in the coming year. This year's festival marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse.
The full text of his message is as follows:
On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse, the OIC States Broadcasting Union (OSBU) extends its warmest congratulations to China Media Group, and the friendly Chinese people.
In the Chinese culture, the horse symbolizes energy and ambition, values that resonate deeply with our shared journey in the media field.
As we wish you prosperity and success, OSBU reaffirms its commitment to continuing and strengthening cooperation with CMG, as well as expanding media partnerships to foster cultural dialogue and mutual understanding among peoples.
OSBU President extends Chinese New Year greetings, hails shared media vision with CMG
OSBU President extends Chinese New Year greetings, hails shared media vision with CMG
African officials on Wednesday pledged to scale up investment to accelerate development across the member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at a meeting in Accra, Ghana's capital.
They made the commitment during the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), where leaders highlighted the need to expand the bank's capital base to finance transformative projects.
Ghanaian Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson stressed that timely capital payments would strengthen EBID's leverage and sustain its growth, enabling the institution to stimulate inclusive economic expansion across the region.
"Timely capital payments are critical. It strengthens EBID leverage and sustains its growth and impact across our region. Expanding our capital base is essential to strengthen our ability to finance transformative development projects and stimulate inclusive economic growth among our member states," said Forson.
EBID recorded strong achievements in 2025, with total disbursements of about 722 million U.S. dollars, up 47.7 percent from 2024. Building on that momentum, President George Agyekum Donkor said the bank remains committed to helping member states tackle poverty and close infrastructure gaps across the region.
"We aim to direct at least 63 percent of new commitments towards the private enterprises to catalyze job creation and innovation. Simultaneously, the bank would embed environmental, social and governance principles across its operations, dedicating over 41 percent of resources to climate mitigation and social inclusion projects," said Donkor.
With disbursements surging nearly 48 percent last year, EBID officials said the bank is positioned to channel more resources into private-sector growth and climate-focused projects, reinforcing its role as a driver of inclusive development across West Africa.
African officials vow stronger investment push at ECOWAS bank meeting in Accra
