Bottom Line Up Front: Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras is poised to return to Nigeria after a five-year absence, bringing world-class deepwater technology and significant investment potential to unlock Nigeria’s vast untapped gas reserves, marking a transformative shift in Africa-Brazil energy cooperation. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has welcomed the announcement of Petrobras’s imminent return to Nigeria, […]

The Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Angola (CCIA) to establish the UAE-Angola Business Council, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral economic relations and expanding investment opportunities between the two nations. The agreement was concluded […]

Africa has secured between USD 10 and 12 billion in preliminary annual financing pledges to address its vast water and sanitation shortfalls, following a groundbreaking three-day summit in Cape Town that many leaders are calling a transformational moment for the continent’s development trajectory. The AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit, held under South Africa’s historic G20 […]

A groundbreaking $100 million investment is set to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector, positioning the nation as Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub. The four-year commitment from Degas Limited, a global agri-tech firm, was announced following a strategic meeting between President John Dramani Mahama and Degas’ CEO, Doga Makiura, during the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum in Yokohama, […]

Evora Developments has announced the launch of its latest project, Pulse, as part of a comprehensive EGP 30 billion investment strategy designed to capitalize on Egypt’s rapidly expanding real estate market. The announcement comes as industry experts predict property price increases of 25-30% in 2025, driven by strong investor confidence and economic stabilization efforts. Build […]

Executive Summary Botswana’s President Duma Boko announced on Thursday an agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, aimed at addressing immediate national challenges, with the Gulf firm committing to $12 billion in investments in various economic sectors. The deal, signed in partnership with the state-owned Botswana Development Corporation, represents one of the largest foreign investment commitments […]

Executive Summary Hypeo AI, a Morocco-headquartered artificial intelligence company, has successfully secured a strategic investment from Renew Capital to transform the traditionally cumbersome process of connecting brands with content creators through automated, technology-driven solutions. This investment positions the startup at the forefront of Africa’s rapidly expanding influencer marketing sector, which is projected to reach US$206.5 […]

CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) has secured a US$40 million equity-like capital investment from a new partner, Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK). The investment will help CBE build its rapidly expanding portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa, addressing one of the continent’s most pressing development challenges. Thomas Hougaard, Managing Director and Co-Head of Green Energy and Infrastructure […]

Uganda’s inaugural 25-year Treasury bond has shocked financial markets with an unexpectedly low 16% yield, defying conventional wisdom and market expectations in a move that signals the government’s aggressive strategy to control spiraling debt servicing costs. The Bank of Uganda’s deliberate rejection of higher-yielding bids has created ripple effects across East Africa’s financial landscape, challenging […]

In a major step toward addressing the world’s most pressing resource challenge, the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal have reinforced their partnership at the Africa Water Investment Summit. The two nations, in their capacity as co-hosts of the upcoming 2026 UN Water Conference, convened a high-level session to tackle a formidable global […]