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Ethiopia Begins Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport in $12.5 Billion Project

Ethiopia has begun construction of a major new international airport in the town of Bishoftu, about 45 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, in a project that officials say will become.

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New US Visa Bond Rules: What African Citizens Need to Know

At the outset of 2026, the United States implemented a major shift in its visa issuance framework, introducing a refundable “visa bond” requirement for citizens of a growing list of.

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Africa on the Fast Track: Rwanda, Ethiopia, and West Africa Set the Pace for 2026

As the global economic outlook softens under the weight of inflationary pressures, tightening financial conditions, and geopolitical uncertainty, Africa stands out as one of the few regions projecting robust expansion.

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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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Inside AfDB’s $11bn Replenishment and What It Means for Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has secured $11 billion for the African Development Fund (ADF), its concessional financing window for low-income African countries, marking a record replenishment amid tightening global.

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Nigeria’s Gas Flaring Plan: Turning Waste into Power and Investment

For decades, natural gas flaring has been a persistent challenge for oil-producing nations, representing both an environmental hazard and a missed economic opportunity. Globally, the World Bank estimates that over.

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South Africa Confronts Rising Pressure as U.S. Moves to Redraw AGOA Framework

The U.S. House of Representatives’ committee on trade signalled that it will take up a proposed three-year extension of AGOA, the landmark trade initiative that for over two decades provided.

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What External Backing Means for African Peace and Conflict Dynamics

In the space between a diplomatic table and a battlefield, the imprint of external actors is growing more pronounced across Africa. Recent events underline that foreign influence is not a.

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Nigeria Offers 50 Oil Blocks in Major Licensing Drive

Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude oil producer, has officially kicked off its 2025 oil licensing round, offering 50 blocks to international and local investors. The move, spearheaded by the Nigerian Upstream.

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G20 Crossfire: Ramaphosa, Trump and the Battle for Global Respect

The Group of 20 (G20) has long served as the pre-eminent forum where the world’s largest economies convene to coordinate on global economic stability, climate change, debt management and international.

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