AfDB Approves $1M Investment in North Africa Growth Fund
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $15 million equity investment in RMBV North Africa Fund III to support mid-market growth companies and expand access to jobs and…
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India, Namibia Move to Deepen Trade, Investment Ties
India and Namibia have agreed to strengthen trade and investment ties, with bilateral merchandise trade reaching $592.94 million in 2025-26,…
Nigerian Airlines Resume Flights After Aviation Unions Suspend Strike
Nigerian airlines, including Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines, resumed flight operations on Wednesday after aviation unions suspended an industrial…
A Granddaughter’s Choice: How Namibia’s President Got Her Official Portrait
Namibia's Nandi-Ndaitwah Reveals Granddaughter Chose Her Official Presidential Portrait Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has revealed that her granddaughter chose the…
Chad, Afreximbank Ink €110M Financing Agreement for Infrastructure, Trade Projects
Chad and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have inked a €110 million financing agreement to support government projects, particularly in…
Top African Ports in 2026: The Continent’s Leading Maritime Hubs
Africa’s port landscape is increasingly being shaped by efficiency, connectivity and investment, with Morocco’s Tanger Med emerging as the continent’s…
All You Need to Know About Eswatini’s $175.7M Road Infrastructure Programme
Eswatini has launched a $175.7 million road infrastructure programme aimed at improving connectivity, reducing transport costs and unlocking economic opportunities…
Top 10 Wealthiest Africans: Dangote Leads, Egypt, South Africa Dominate
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has retained his position as Africa's richest person, with an estimated net worth of $28.5 bn,…
TechnipFMC Wins Subsea Contract for Baleine Phase 3 Offshore Côte d’Ivoire
TechnipFMC has secured a significant subsea contract from Italy's Eni for the Baleine Phase 3 development offshore Côte d’Ivoire, supporting…
AfDB Approves $1M Grant to Support Displaced Communities in Northern Togo
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1 million grant to help Togo respond to the humanitarian crisis in…
AfDB, Standard Bank Ink $332M Deal to Boost SME Financing in South Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Standard Bank Group have signed a $332 million (ZAR 5.4 billion) financing agreement aimed…
Rwanda Among Eastern Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies in 2026: UN Report
Rwanda's economy is projected to grow 7.2% in 2026, placing it among the fastest-growing economies in Eastern Africa and across…
China-Africa Trade Hits Record as Beijing Deepens Economic Engagement With the Continent
China-Africa trade reached a record 1.41 trillion yuan ($197 billion) in the first half of 2026, as Beijing's zero-tariff policy…
