African NOCs raise $14.8bn to finance oil and gas growth
African national oil companies (NOCs) are adopting various financing strategies to advance oil and gas projects amid changing global energy markets. These strategies... Read more.
Afreximbank welcomes Somalia as 53rd member to boost regional trade
Somalia has formally joined the African Export- Import Bank (Afreximbank), becoming the 53rd African country to accede to the multilateral financial institution.... Read more.
North Africa targets 200 billion cubic metres of gas production
North Africa is strengthening its position in the global energy sector as the region advances in oil and gas, hydrogen, and renewable energy projects. With both... Read more.
AfDB plans $500 million facility to unlock $10 bn for African smallholder farmers
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is preparing to launch a $500 million facility to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses... Read more.
African mining digitalisation expands as $9.3 bn investment boosts sector
Several African countries are advancing the digitalisation of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and enhance resource management. The initiative... Read more.
Sub-Regional MDBs urged to scale up financing amid tightening global conditions
The role of sub-regional multilateral development banks (MDBs) in advancing Africa’s development was the focus of a high-level panel discussion held on the sidelines... Read more.
AFRIMA, BridgeAfric, UNESCO to train young creatives at Lagos global music workshop
Lagos will host leading music business executives, celebrities, and industry professionals from around the world as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) partners... Read more.
Kenya honours AfDB President Adesina with highest national award
President William Ruto has conferred Kenya’s highest national honour, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH), on the President of the African Development... Read more.
Ecobank wins Best Trade Finance Provider in Africa at Global Finance Awards
Ecobank Group has been named the Best Trade Finance Provider Bank in Africa at the Global Finance Trade Finance & Supply Chain Finance Awards 2025. The bank’s... Read more.
$100m investment, 2 deals: China-Africa energy cooperation expands with new agreements
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the Invest in African Energies Forum in Shanghai. These agreements are expected... Read more.