Botswana and Rwanda Can Learn From Each Other’s Meteoric Rise
Botswana is consistently rated as one of the top economies in Africa thanks to its astute management of its diamond
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Zhejiang Huayou Offers $210M to Acquire Atlantic Lithium
On 7 May 2026, the Shanghai-listed Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt (SHSE: 603799) disclosed that it made an all-cash proposal of USD
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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
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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
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EU and US Sign Critical Minerals Agreement
On 24 April 2026, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, and US Secretary of State, Marco
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Botswana and Zimbabwe Ink Ten MoUs to Bolster Cooperation
Botswana’s President Duma Boko traveled to Zimbabwe for a three-day state visit starting from the 21st April, 2026. During the
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Angola’s Delegation Visits Hunan to Explore Partnerships
From 20 to 22 April 2026, a delegation of businesspeople from Angola visited Hunan. The Angolan delegation was led by
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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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Top Investment Projects in Africa in 2025
In 2025, Africa attracted USD 70 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The figure dropped from USD 94 billion registered
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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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