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Asia - Africa Connectivity
COSCO, ONE Alliance Launch Asia – South Africa Express Services
Building upon the Asia-South Africa Express Service (ZAX) inaugurated in May 2018, the Ocean Network Express (ONE) Alliance and China’s
FINANCE
South Africa Secures $1.5B from World Bank for Infrastructure Upgrades
On 16 July 2026, the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) approved a loan of USD 1.5
AGRIBUSINESS
Cocoa Summit Creates Cartel for Cocoa Growers to Graduate from Bean to Brand
In the likes of the Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC), the West African countries of Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana
MINING
Zijin Started Lithium Export to China from Manono Mine in DR Congo
On 13 July 2026, the Congolese Minister of Commerce Julien Kahongya received Kevin Wang from Zijin Manono Mine to discuss
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
Huatong Pledges $900M to Develop Barra do Dande Port in Angola
On 20 July 2026, Chinese firm Huatong signed a concession agreement with Angola’s Barra do Dande Development Company to build
ENERGY
Dangote Picks Kenya Over Tanzania for $17B East African Oil Refinery
On 7 July 2026, Aliko Dangote officially announced that he has picked Kenya to build its East African Oil Refinery.
MANUFACTURING
Chery Completes Acquisition of Nissan’s Plant in South Africa
On 3 July 2026, Chery formally took over Nissan’s plant in Rosslyn in the suburbs of Pretoria, the capital of
TECHNOLOGY
Dodai Secures $13M Series A Funding to Accelerate eMobility in Ethiopia
On 28 April 2026, Dodai signed agreements with the British International Investment (BII) and other Venture Capital (VC) firms for
