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The Critical Need for Energy Access in Africa: A Roadmap to Prosperity

jasper January 17, 2025 No Comments

By Wale Shonibare, African Development Bank’s Director of Energy Financial Solutions, Policy, and Regulation. ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, January 17, 2025 Across Africa, sunlight beams down, and natural resources are abundant.…

PowerGen, Partners, and African Development Bank Launch Groundbreaking Renewable Energy Platform to Expand Access Across Africa

jasper January 16, 2025 No Comments

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, January 16, 2025 – PowerGen Renewable Energy, in partnership with international investors, has launched a transformative platform aimed at scaling renewable energy access across sub-Saharan Africa. The…

Oxfam Report Critiques UNSC’s Ineffectiveness in Addressing Africa’s Humanitarian Crises

jasper January 13, 2025 No Comments

NAIROBI, Kenya, – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has been condemned for its failure to bring about lasting peace in Africa, despite passing over 80% of its resolutions on…

ITFC Signs Landmark Financing Plan with Bangladesh for US$2.75 Billion to Support Energy and Agriculture Sectors

jasper January 13, 2025 No Comments

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a landmark annual financing agreement with the Government…

Africa Finance Corporation Earns AAA Credit Rating from CCXI, Strengthening Ties with Asian Markets

jasper January 13, 2025 No Comments

LAGOS, Nigeria — Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving an AAA domestic credit rating with a stable outlook from…

Africa: A Tapestry of Connection and Discovery

jasper January 13, 2025 No Comments

Africa’s tourism landscape is a riot of contrasts and colors, a kaleidoscope of cultures and landscapes that defy the expectations of even the most seasoned traveler. Yet, it is not…

Zanzibar: A Beacon of Investment, Infrastructure Growth, and Sustainable Development.

jasper January 9, 2025 No Comments

Zanzibar has emerged as a significant hub for investment and development, driven by strategic initiatives to create a favorable business climate, enhance infrastructure, and boost tourism. Under the leadership of…

Climate Change, Conflict, and Inflation Fuel Africa’s Struggle for Food Security

jasper January 8, 2025 No Comments

Africa is grappling with a food security crisis of unprecedented scale, worsened by the intertwining forces of climate change, ongoing conflict, and escalating inflation. Across the continent, millions are facing…

Ethiopia Djibouti Ties

jasper January 8, 2025 No Comments

Ethiopia and Djibouti have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their bilateral partnership, a relationship pivotal to the economic and geopolitical fabric of the Horn of Africa. During recent high-level discussions,…

Can Central Africa Escape the Grip of Its Resource Curse?

jasper January 8, 2025 No Comments

Central Africa is a paradox, a region brimming with extraordinary natural wealth yet burdened by some of the most entrenched poverty and instability in the world. Beneath its lands lie…

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