Kenya and Italy Agree on Cooperation Roadmap Under Mattei Plan During Ruto’s Visit
From 19 to 21 April 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto was on a state visit to Italy. Kenya and Italy
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Absa Picks Mauritius for Group Meeting in June 2026
During a visit to Mauritius in April 2026, Absa Group Executive for Africa, Charles Russon, announced that the banking giant
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Ethiopian Airlines Buys Six More Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Extend Destinations Network
During a signing ceremony at Boeing HQ on 20 April 2026, Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing (NYSE: BA) jointly announced the
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MSC Adds Weekly Shipping Service From Tianjin to South Africa
On 18 April 2026, the Port of Tianjin officially opened a new weekly shipping service to the Ports of Durban
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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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