United States Companies Move into East Africa with Fresh Mining Deals Amid Resource Competition
Burundi has entered into two new mining agreements with companies from the United States as Washington increases its economic involvement […]
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Zimbabwe Pursues International Funding for $200 Million Satellite Development Plan
Zimbabwe is seeking international investors to support a new satellite initiative designed to improve the country’s telecommunications connectivity. According to
Mauritania Signs $1bn Islamic Finance Agreement to Back Energy Imports and Small Enterprises
Mauritania has reached a $1 billion trade finance framework agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a Saudi-based
Mahama Seeks Diplomatic Visa Waiver in South Korea as Ghana, Korea Strengthen Tech and Security Ties
John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is pursuing a visa waiver agreement with South Korea that would permit holders
Energean buys Chevron’s Angola oil assets as part of $260M expansion.
Mediterranean energy company Energean is set to enter the West African oil sector after agreeing to acquire offshore oil assets
Mali launches initiative to curb illegal mining.
Mali, Africa’s third-largest gold producer, has announced the establishment of a specialized law enforcement unit to tackle illegal mining by
Kenya and Rwanda central banks introduce cross-border payment system for fintechs.
Kenya and Rwanda’s central banks have taken steps to enable cross-border payment access, allowing fintech companies to operate more efficiently
Kagame announces plans for $6B nuclear energy program to boost Rwanda’s economic growth.
Rwanda plans to invest up to $6 billion in nuclear power plants as part of its long-term strategy to secure
DRC launches first gold refinery, set to produce 500–600kg monthly.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has inaugurated its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, a move aimed at enabling
Former Prime Minister of Burundi freed temporarily on medical grounds.
Burundi’s former Prime Minister, General Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, who is serving a life sentence for plotting against the head of state,