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Kenafric Ventures: A $10 Million Bet on Africa’s Consumer Businesses

What would it take for more African businesses to compete beyond their domestic markets and become continental brands? Kenya’s Kenafric Group is seeking to answer this question through a $10.

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Trade Finance: Expanding Capital Access for African Businesses

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Munich Re have established a US$1 billion risk-sharing programme designed to expand trade finance for African financial institutions, offering a new mechanism to support.

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Gabon’s Social Media Revival: Restoring Livelihoods for Creators and Businesses

Gabon has restored access to major social media platforms after an eight-month suspension, reopening important channels for content creators, small businesses and ordinary users. The High Communication Authority (HAC) announced.

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Senegal’s Solar Investment: €12 Million Facility Expands Clean Energy for Businesses

Senegal is attracting fresh investment in commercial solar energy as businesses seek more reliable and cost-effective power. A €12 million financing facility for Afreenergy Solar is set to support the.

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Nigeria’s Affirmative Procurement: Empowering Women in Business

Nigeria is seeking to make public procurement a more effective instrument of women’s economic empowerment, using government contracts to expand opportunities for businesses that have historically faced barriers to public-sector.

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Côte d’Ivoire’s SME Financing Drive: US$14.3 Million Facility Targets Business Growth

Côte d’Ivoire is expanding access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) after the West African Development Bank (BOAD) approved a CFAF 10 billion, approximately US$14.3 million, refinancing facility.

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Dr Brian Mushimba Receives African Business Leadership Special Commendation Award at ABLA 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026   Dr Brian Mushimba, former Chief Executive Officer of GL Africa Energy Limited, Zambia, has been honoured with the.

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Abdoul Karim Diallo Named Young African Business Leader of the Year at ABLA 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026   Mr Abdoul Karim Diallo, Director General of SONOCO Group, Guinea, has been named the Young African Business Leader.

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Gbenga Alade Receives African Business Leadership Special Commendation Award at ABLA 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026   Mr Gbenga Alade, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), has.

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Sidney Sampson Receives African Business Leadership Commendation Award at ABLA 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026   Mr Sidney Sampson, Managing Partner of Sydani Group, Nigeria, has been honoured with the African Business Leadership Commendation.

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