Uganda Appoints Citibank As Lead Arranger for Financing $3B Rail Project
On 16 April 2026, during the IMF/WB Spring Meetings in Washington DC, Uganda’s Ministry of Finance announced that it had
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IMF Releases Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa 2026
On 16 April 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Report. The
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Botswana Taps Oman for 500 MW Solar Project in Maun
On 16 April 2026, a groundbreaking ceremony for a 500 MW solar farm took place in Botswana. The #PV project
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CATL Earmarks $4.4B to Secure Supply of Critical Minerals
On 15 April 2026, the world’s largest battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), issued a statement and indicated
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China Northern Rare Earth Group Doubled Profit in 1Q26 Compared to 1Q25
In a statement released by China Northern Rare Earth Group (CNREG) on 14 April 2026, the company forecasted that its
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Sanchez Believes Beijing Can Play Key Role in Middle East Peace
In the past four years, Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez undertook just as many state visits to China, and this latest
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Freeport Indonesia to Produce 1.1 Billion Pounds of Copper Cathode at Grasberg Mine for 2026
On 13 April 2026, Freeport Indonesia CEO Tony Wenas announced that his company is ramping up production and is targeting
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Botswana President Duma Boko Visits France and Spain to Reinforce Economic Partnership
From 6 to 11 April 2026, Botswanian President Duma Boko undertook a state visit to France and Spain. The visit
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Indorama to Invest $525M for Potash Plant in Egypt
On 8 April 2026, IndoRama signed an agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority to invest USD 525 million
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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
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