Focus
3rd Russia-Africa Summit Highlights
3rd Russia-Africa Summit Calls for Post-Colonial Partnership Model
The triennial 3rd Russia-Africa Summit 2026 (#RAS2026) took place in Moscow from 28 to 29 October 2026. Out of 55
FINANCE
AfCRA Announces First Ratings by March 2027
The recently launched Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) announced that it targets to release its first official ratings by the
AGRIBUSINESS
IFAD Announces $70M Financing Package for Guinea
On 4 November 2026, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) announced that it intends to provide a financing package
MINING
Akora Resources Issues Updates on Bekisopa Iron Ore Project in Madagascar
At the end of October 2026, Akora Resources (ASX: AKO) issued two announcements regarding progress on its Bekisopa Iron Ore
HEALTH
US and Zambia Finally Finds Common Ground on $2.5B Global Health Cooperation
On 8 Oct 2026, the United States of America (USA) and Zambia signed the Global Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding
INFRASTRUCTURE
JICA Provides $80M for Urban Road Development in Abidjan
On 4 November 2026, Japan’s Ambassador Gomakubo Junji and Cote d’Ivoire’s Foreign Minister Niale Kaba signed an agreement whereby the
ENERGY
International Solar Alliance to Set Up $200M Africa Solar Facility
From 2 to 5 November 2026, the 9th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance took place in New Delhi in
MANUFACTURING
Egypt Rolls Out First EV Produced Locally in Partnership with Dongfeng Motor
On 31 October 2026, El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company and Al Safy Group held a ceremony to celebrate the first
TECHNOLOGY
Ethiopian Airlines Gives Boeing $5B Order for Cargo Planes
On 30 September 2026, Ethiopian Airlines signed a contract with Boeing to acquire 10 new sidebody cargo aircraft from Boeing.
