FOCUS
Yapi Merkezi Wins $3B Bid to Build Rail to Link Uganda with Kenya
On 14 October 2024, the Uganda Government and Turkish Civil Works Contractor Yapi Merkezi signed a contract to build a
FINANCE
Benin Hosts Climate Finance Conference to Boost Carbon Trading
On 16 July 2024, Benin, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), hosted an International Roundtable on #ClimateFinance. The
HEALTH
EIB Backs Akagera with €2M to Develop Vaccine Manufacturing in Rwanda
On the sidelines of the World Health Summit in Berlin on 14 October 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced
MINING
Mali Seals Lithium Mine Deal with Hainan Mining Under New Mining Law
As from the 1st of November 2024, the new Mining Law in Mali comes under effect. According to the amended
TECHNOLOGY
Starlink Ambitions to Make Broadband More Accessible in Africa
Elon Musk makes no bone about its ambition to be one of the largest Internet Service Providers in Africa through
INFRASTRUCTURE
Yapi Merkezi Wins $3B Bid to Build Rail to Link Uganda with Kenya
On 14 October 2024, the Uganda Government and Turkish Civil Works Contractor Yapi Merkezi signed a contract to build a
ENERGY
Power Africa Grants $1.87M for Feasibility Studies on Volobe Dam in Madagascar
During the general shareholders meeting (GSM) of Africa50 and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Africa50 Infrastructure Investment Platform
MANUFACTURING
Boeing to Set Up an African Center for Manufacturing Excellence (ACME) for Aerospace in Morocco
During the Marrakech Air Show 2024, the Moroccan Ministry of Trade and Industry issued a press release regarding strengthening Morocco
AGRIBUSINESS
Green Climate Fund Provides $95M to Support Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Somalia
On 24 October 2024, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) , with the support of Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of
