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Indo-Pacific Ministerial 2026
Indo-Pacific Ministerial 2026 Consolidates Energy Security With $60B of Deals Amidst Gulf Conflict
The Indo-Pacific Energy Security and Business Forum (#IPEM2026) took place in Tokyo, Japan, from 14 to 15 March 2026. Japanese
FINANCE
Absa Picks Mauritius for Group Meeting in June 2026
During a visit to Mauritius in April 2026, Absa Group Executive for Africa, Charles Russon, announced that the banking giant
AGRIBUSINESS
Cote d’Ivoire Cashew Nuts Exports Bring In $623M in 2025
In 2025, the exports of cashew nuts brought in USD 623 million to Cote d’Ivoire. Cote d’Ivoire is one of
MINING
CATL Earmarks $4.4B to Secure Supply of Critical Minerals
On 15 April 2026, the world’s largest battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), issued a statement and indicated
HEALTH
Mahama Bags Financing for Seven Hospitals After Co-Chairing One Health Summit in France
Context of Visit Ghanaian President John Mahama successfully concluded an official visit to France from 6 to 9 April 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Senqu Bridge Provides Water Lifeline from Lesotho to South Africa
On 22 April 2026, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Lesotho King Letsie III officially inaugurated the Senqu Bridge in
ENERGY
African Leaders Lead the Way for Energy Sovereignty at ‘The Africa We Build Summit 2026’
During ‘The Africa We Build Summit 2026’ held in Nairobi from 23 to 24 April 2026, a high-level panel discussion
MANUFACTURING
Hongwang Pledges $3B Investment in Bagamoyo Eco Maritime City
On 9 April 2026, Hongwang Tanzania signed an agreement with the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) to
TECHNOLOGY
US Aims to Reshore At Least 40% of Semiconductor Manufacturing
On 23 April 2026, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held a press gaggle at Capitaol Hill to explain the US’
