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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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…
African States Renew Egypt’s FARA Executive Board Seat Through 2029
Egypt has retained its seat on the Executive Board of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) until 2029,…
Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda Drive East Africa’s Growth as AfDB Urges Bold Financing Reforms
East Africa will remain Africa's fastest-growing region despite global economic headwinds, but governments must adopt innovative financing and accelerate reforms…
