BRICS nations Russia, India, and China urged to lead Africa’s infrastructure renewal
South Africa has proposed involving BRICS nations Russia, India, and China in the large-scale renewal of Africa’s infrastructure to create a continental transport hub, a senior business leader said. Elias…
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Chad Expands Girls’ Education Through AfDB-Backed School Modernisation Project
Chad is stepping up efforts to improve girls’ access to quality education through a major school infrastructure and literacy initiative…
INTERVIEW: IFPRI’s Nwagboso on Empowering Young Women in Africa’s Agrifood Sector
Chibuzo Nwagboso: Finance Alone Cannot Unlock Young Women’s Potential in Africa’s Agrifood Systems Financial access alone is unlikely to close…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on $2.2bn Loan Programme for Senegal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Senegal on a new $2.2 billion financing programme aimed…
Xi Jinping in Egypt: Why Cairo Matters to China’s Africa and Global South Strategy
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt this week highlights Cairo’s growing importance to Beijing’s strategy across the Middle East,…
Egypt, Burkina Faso Seek to Deepen Economic, Security Cooperation
Egypt and Burkina Faso are seeking to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, security and development, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr…
Tanzania Surpasses Kenya in Installed Power Capacity After Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project
Tanzania has overtaken Kenya to become the East African Community’s largest country by installed electricity generation capacity following the integration…
Nigeria’s Economy Expands at Fastest Pace in 5 Years
Nigeria’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in five years in the second quarter of 2026, driven by stronger activity…
Scaling Agricultural Innovation Can Boost Africa’s Farmers, Jobs, Agriculture Advocate Tells DNE Africa
Africa needs to overhaul its regulatory, financial and market systems to turn agricultural innovation into commercially viable businesses and higher…
5 African Countries Leading the 2026 Tech Boom
Africa’s technology landscape is entering a new phase in 2026, driven by the rapid expansion of fintech, artificial intelligence (AI),…
Rwanda Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Accelerates
Rwanda's central bank raised its policy rate to 8.75% from 8.25% on Thursday, stepping up efforts to contain rising inflation…
Tanzania’s Mo Dewji Explores Botswana Investments as Gaborone Seeks Regional Capital
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed "Mo" Dewji is exploring fresh investment opportunities in Botswana as the southern African nation steps up efforts…
BRICS states advance unified agricultural satellite platform to monitor global food security
BRICS member states are advancing plans to create a unified digital agricultural monitoring platform, with Russia offering to provide partners…
