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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
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
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
DRC Cabinet Approves Rehabilitation of Lobito Corridor by Mota-Engil
On 10 July 2026, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially endorsed the Public-Private Partnership (#PPP) with
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
