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INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN AFRICA: TURNING LOCAL SAVINGS INTO LASTING ECONOMIC GROWTH

Africa’s infrastructure challenge is often framed as a shortage of money. But the deeper challenge may be how existing capital is being used.   Across the continent, pension funds, insurers,.

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CONTINENTAL CONNECTIVITY: BUILDING AFRICA’S TRADE ROUTES

Africa’s ambition to deepen regional trade and economic integration is receiving fresh support through a new partnership between the African Development Bank Group and Germany focused on developing the continent’s.

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ENERGY & DEVELOPMENT: Chad’s Solar Push Brings New Energy to the Sahel

Chad is taking another step towards strengthening its electricity supply, with two hybrid solar power projects in the capital, N’Djamena, reaching financial close and receiving their first disbursement.   The.

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ECONOMIC INTEGRATION: Africa Deepens Push for Trade and Growth

Africa is renewing its push for deeper economic integration as leaders across the continent strengthen efforts to turn the African Union’s long-term development ambitions into practical economic opportunities.   The.

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Côte d’Ivoire’s Solar Push: Powering More Than 370,000 Homes

Côte d’Ivoire is accelerating its transition towards renewable energy with the Ferké Solar power plant in the northern Tchologo region, adding new generation capacity while demonstrating how private investment can.

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How Burkina Faso’s New Gold Refinery Could Transform Africa

Burkina Faso’s new Raffinor-BF refinery reflects a significant goal: keeping more of the country’s gold at home rather than shipping it abroad for refining. The facility could strengthen the state’s.

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INVESTMENT & GROWTH: Benin’s 8.1% Growth Opens New Investment Opportunities

Benin is emerging as one of Africa’s stronger economic performers, with its economy estimated to have grown by 8.1% in 2025, according to the African Development Bank’s 2026 Country Report.

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Seychelles Secures $34 Million to Strengthen Economic Growth

Seychelles is strengthening the foundations of its economy after the African Development Bank approved a $34 million loan to support economic resilience, public services, private-sector development and the country’s transition.

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Powering Progress: Africa’s Balanced Energy Approach

The world is moving towards cleaner energy, driven by climate commitments and technological progress. Yet priorities differ across regions. While Western nations focus on replacing fossil fuel infrastructure with renewables,.

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CAPITAL MOBILISATION: Unlocking Africa’s Long-Term Development Finance

Africa’s development financing needs are growing, but so is the recognition that the continent cannot depend on external capital alone to fund its long-term transformation. A new partnership between the.

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