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
US Will Support Kenya to Enhance its Health Security
Following the COVID pandemic, the world has become acutely aware of the importance of Health Security and Sovereignty. In that
MINING
Barrick Gold Uncovers Significant Deposits at Kibali Mine in DRC
On 8 October 2024, Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD, TSX: ABX) announced that it has discovered ‘new significant deposits’ around its
TECHNOLOGY
China Held Forum to Foster Digital Economy in Africa
On 29 July 2024, the Forum on China-Africa Digital Cooperation took place in Beijing. The event is organized by the
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
Nyerere Dam to be Commissioned by End 2024
The Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) is nearing completed and is expected to go online by the end of
MANUFACTURING
China to Pilot Lithium Battery Manufacturing in Zambia
A Chinese firm has announced that it will pilot the manufacturing of lithium batteries in Zambia. The manufacturing facility will
AGRIBUSINESS
AfDB and TSC Support Nigeria to Implement Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones
On 11 October 2024, a high-level dialogue took place at the AfDB office in Abuja regarding the implementation of Special