South Africa – EU Deepens Ties on Trade, Energy at G20 Sidelines
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with European Union leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Thursday, reaffirming...
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Guinea Begins Bauxite Exports With New State Mining Firm
Guinea has officially launched operations for Nimba Mining Company, its first fully state-owned mining firm, with bauxite exports underway. The...
Tunisia Secures $430 Million for Major Energy Sector Overhaul
Tunisia has secured $430 million in funding for a sweeping five-year initiative aimed at strengthening its electricity sector through renewable...
Mali Unveils 2nd Lithium Mine as Part of Economic Sovereignty Push
Mali inaugurated its second lithium mine on Monday, marking a key milestone in the country’s strategy to strengthen economic sovereignty...
Dangote Plans World’s Largest Oil Refinery in Nigeria
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote announced plans to double the capacity of the Lagos-based Dangote Refinery from 650,000 barrels per day...
Namibia’s President Assumes Control of Mines Ministry
Namibia’s President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete from his cabinet roles and will personally assume...
Shell Commits $2 Billion to Offshore Gas Project in Nigeria
Shell Nigeria and partner Sunlink Energies announced Tuesday a $2 billion investment for the HI gas project in the shallow...
World Cotton Day Highlights Africa’s Push for Sustainable Trade
On World Cotton Day 2025, held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, African cotton producers and...
Zimbabwe Launches Energy Strategy Amid $9B Investment Drive
Five-pillar energy compact targets renewables, clean cooking and $9B investment to boost Zimbabwe’s power sector, trade links
African Nations Pledge Reforms to Boost Power Access
Seventeen African governments have committed to concrete reforms and investment plans aimed at expanding electricity access as part of Mission...
Kenya Launches Benelux Chamber of Commerce, Sets $1 Billion Trade Target by 2030
BRUSSELS Kenya launched the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels on Monday, with President William Ruto calling on businesses to...
Uganda Airlines Commits to Fleet Expansion with Boeing Aircraft Order
Uganda's national carrier says the planned acquisition of eight passenger aircraft and two freighters will boost regional and international connectivity...
Barred from the World Cup, Africa’s Referee of the Year Returns to a Hero’s Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan returns to Mogadishu as the nation's leader and head of state receive him with full solidarity after...
Heirs Energies’ $750m Financing Wins Global Best Oil and Gas Deal Award
Recognition from EMEA Finance highlights confidence in the company's growth strategy and Africa-led financing solutions supporting field development and growth