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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
DR Congo Debuts Sovereign Eurobond Issue for $1.25B
Buoyed by demand for its minerals, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) managed an #Eurobond issue worth EUR 1.25 billion.
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
Virtus Minerals Acquires Chemaf as Part of US-DRC Mineral Strategic Partnership
At the start of April 2026, US mining company Virtus Minerals (NYSE: VRTS) announced that it had initiated the ‘transition
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
Zambia and Zimbabwe Sign $2B Deal for Regional Rail
On 11 April 2026, Zimbabwe and Zambia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a regional railway
ENERGY
Dangote to Alleviate Energy Crisis Thanks to Financial Banking from Afreximbank and Access Bank
On 31 March 2026, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced that it is underwriting the USD 4 billion senior syndicated
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
Ghana Becomes First African Country to Enter Into Defense Partnership With EU
On 24 March 2026, the European Union (EU) and Ghana signed a Security and Defense Partnership Agreement in Accra. EU
