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Africa’s Domestic Pools Can Fund Its Development

The Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), recently launched jointly by AUDA-NEPAD and the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI), the AIFF is designed to channel Africa’s estimated $2.5 trillion.

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Team Africa Initiative Positions Egypt Continental Financing Hub

Egypt has stepped forward with a proposal to mobilise $500 billion for nearly 300 projects across the continent. At the recent steering committee meeting of the African Union Development Agency.

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Nigeria and Morocco: Building Africa’s Transcontinental Energy Bridge

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) CEO Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari has reframed Africa’s energy narrative, transforming it into a compelling opportunity for infrastructure-led growth at the recent 2026 International Energy.

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Angola Eyes De Beers Stake in Continental Diamond Play

Angola is set to acquire a 20–30 per cent stake in the global diamond company, De Beers. This is a tactical investment and a long-game play for influence, value retention,.

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AGOA Extended by One Year: What It Means for African Trade

U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), signalling a short-term preservation of duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African exports to.

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Why Ethiopia Expects 10.2% Growth in 2026

Ethiopia is projecting real GDP growth of 10.2 per cent in the 2025/26 fiscal year, a sharp upward revision from its earlier 8.9 per cent forecast, according to Prime Minister.

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Rand Strength: Economic Implications for South Africa

The South African rand has approached the R16-per-dollar mark, trading between R16.05 and R16.18 as bullion prices soared past $5,000 per ounce. This is not just a technical milestone. It.

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How Will Ghana’s Longest Bridge Impact Trade

Ghana is set to receive major financing from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the construction of the Volivo Bridge project. Following high-level talks, President John Dramani Mahama and.

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North African Economic Zone: Tariff Elimination and Trade Growth in the Making

In an era where economic fragmentation and protectionism have challenged global prosperity, a new vision for regional cooperation is emerging in North Africa. On 21 January 2026, leaders from Morocco,.

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Davos 2026: Why the World is Finally Listening to the African Narrative

As the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum convenes under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”, there is a discernible shift in global attention towards Africa’s aspirations, priorities.

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