Focus
High-Level Exchanges
Africa Forward Summit 2026 Mobilizes €23B and Creates 250,000 Jobs
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 (#AFS2026) took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 11 to 12 May 2026. It represents a
FINANCE
UAE Exits OPEC Effective from the First of May 2026
As of the 1st of May 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is no longer a member of the Organization
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
China Railway Contemplates Huge Grand-Kasai Copper Mine in DRC
On 7 May 2026, China Railway Resources Universal (CRRU) met with the Ministry of Mines of the Democratic Republic of
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
AFD and Transnet Sign €300M Green Loan to Modernize Rail in South Africa
On 4 May 2026, France’s Development Agency (AFD) Regional Director for Southern African Marie-Helene Loison and Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips
ENERGY
Gunvor Signs Long-Term Offtake from Delfin LNG Project
On 6 May 2026, Gunvor Group and Delfin Midstream signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) in Houston, Texas. Under
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
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
