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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
WADB Earmarks $2.2B to Support Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan 2026-2030
On 8 July 2026, the West African Development Bank (WADB) announced that is supporting the National Development Plan (#NDP) 2026-2030
AGRIBUSINESS
WADB Approves $70M for Modernization of Agriculture in Togo
During the 15th Ordinary Board Meeting of the West African Development Bank (WADB) in Lomé on 29 June 2026, a
MINING
Vedanta Launches IPO at NYSE for its Zambian Mining Unit, CopperTech
On 23 June 2026, Indian firm Vedanta (BSE: VEDL) launched the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its Zambian copper mining
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
Lobito Corridor Accelerates with Financial Close on $753M for Upgrading Angolan Segment
On 3 July 2026, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) headquarters in Lagos issued a statement confirming the financial close on
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
