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Ethiopia’s $12.5 Billion Mega Airport Signals Aviation Ambition

Ethiopia is advancing one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: the development of a $12.5 billion mega airport designed to transform the country into a leading global aviation hub while.

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Nigeria’s Solar Manufacturing Boom Powers Africa’s Energy Future

Africa’s energy future is increasingly being shaped not by oil, gas, or hydroelectric dams, but by solar manufacturing. In Nigeria, the rapid expansion of solar panel production is becoming more.

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Kisumu–Malaba Rail Launch Ignites Infrastructure Expansion

The launch of the Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), symbolically marked by two presidents jointly reinforcing a shared economic future, represents more than an infrastructure milestone. It signals a strategic.

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From Intervention to Innovation: TETFund’s Strategic Leap into Global Health Research

Nigeria’s ambition to transition from a resource-dependent economy to a knowledge-driven powerhouse rests heavily on the strength of its research ecosystem. With the commissioning of two advanced laboratories at the.

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South Africa’s Platinum Sector Gains Expansion Boost

The latest $89.4 million investment by Itochu and JOGMEC into the Platreef platinum group metals (PGM) project underscores a growing global race for critical minerals. It also reinforces South Africa’s.

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DRC’s Sakania Sugar Project Aims to Transform Economy

The Democratic Republic of Congo, long defined by its vast mineral wealth, is now making a calculated shift towards agriculture, food security, and industrial diversification. At the centre of this.

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What Egypt’s $1 Billion Red Sea Project Signals

Egypt’s announcement of a $1 billion marina, hotel and urban development on the Red Sea marks a renewed leap in its long-standing economic diversification agenda. The initiative, centred on the.

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Zimbabwe Builds Africa’s First Major Lithium Sulphate Plant

Zimbabwe is set to launch Africa’s first lithium sulphate plant in early 2026, developed in collaboration with Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), a subsidiary of China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt. The US$400.

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Why Nigeria’s $5.1 Billion Health Pact Matters for Growth

Nigeria has signed a $5.1 billion five-year bilateral healthcare Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States. This is not simply a health deal. It is a signal of Nigeria’s.

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Kenya Taps Private Partnerships for $311 Million Grid Upgrade

Kenya has entered a $311 million agreement with Pan-African infrastructure fund Africa50 and India’s PowerGrid Corporation to construct two high-voltage electricity transmission lines and substations. This project represents a significant.

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