In the busy port of Tangier in Morocco, a new plan is underway that may connect Africa and Europe in a way never done before. The governments of Spain and …
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Egypt to Give First Airport to Private Sector Before Year’s End
The Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced that the government plans to hand over the first of its airports to a private company to manage and operate it before …
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Ghana Validates First National E-Commerce Strategy
Ghana has taken a major step towards digital transformation by validating its first-ever National E-Commerce Strategy, aimed at boosting online trade, empowering small businesses, and supporting inclusive economic development across …
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Algeria Cancels $5 Billion China-Backed Port Deal
Algeria has officially shelved the El Hamdania deep-water port project, a $3.3 billion initiative initially planned in partnership with China. The decision, confirmed by the Algerian Port Authority, attributes the …
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President Tinubu Says Nigeria Is on Path to Food Sovereignty
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is on its way to food sovereignty due to the policies his administration has put in place. He made this statement on …
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South Africa’s PIC Commits R656 Million to SA-H2 Fund
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which is South Africa’s state-owned asset manager, has committed a significant amount of money—R656 million—to the SA-H2 Fund. This fund is a blended finance project …
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Uganda Eyes 7% Economic Growth in 2025 as Oil Production Begins
Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, says the country’s economy is expected to grow by at least 7% in the fiscal year starting July 2025. This optimistic projection comes at a …
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Tanzania Boosts Steel Industry with New ALAF Color Coating Line
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — In a major boost to Tanzania’s industrialization drive, ALAF Limited has launched a new Color Coating Line (CCL) with an annual production capacity of 75,000 …
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Zimbabwe and Zambia Sign MoU for Cross-Border Fuel Pipeline
HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Zimbabwe and Zambia have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a new cross-border pipeline for the transportation of refined petroleum products, marking a key …
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Zimbabwe to Ban Export of Lithium Concentrate by 2027
HARARE, ZIMBABWE – The government of Zimbabwe has announced that it will stop all exports of lithium concentrate starting January 2027. This is part of its broader plan to boost …