Europe Disburses US$1.16bn to Support Egypt's Economy
The European Commission has disbursed €1 billion (~US$1.16bn) in concessional development financing to Egypt, the first of the expected three instalments
Kenya Maintains Lead as Startup Funding Nears US$1 Billion
Kenyan startups raised close to US$1 billion in funding in 2025, the largest amount raised by any African market since 2022, driven overwhelmingly by debt financing into energy and asset-heavy companies
U.S. House of Representatives Approves AGOA Extension
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 6500, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act, in a decisive 340-54 vote.AU, COMESA, IGAD Deploy Observers Ahead of Uganda Jan 15 Elections
It comprises 84 short-term observers drawn from African countries including Algeria, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania, among others.Palantir-linked VC Backs Nigerian Defense-tech Startup
Terra’s product lineup includes long- and mid-range drones, autonomous sentry towers, unmanned ground vehicles and maritime surveillance systems, all coordinated through ArtemisOSGhana Settles US$1.5bn in Energy Sector Debts
The Government of Ghana settled a total of US$1.47bn in energy sector debts which it said posed "one of the gravest risks to Ghana’s financial stability."Africa Leads in Global Aviation Passenger Growth as Carriers' Post Mixed Fortunes
Africa’s airlines stood out in a moderating global aviation market in November, with carriers on the continent posting the fastest passenger demand growth globallyHow Artificial Intelligence is Optimizing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Supply Chains
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a passing trend; it is reshaping industrial operations at every level.
Afreximbank to Fund Levene Energy's Acquisition of a Minority Stake in Nigeria's Axxela Limited
The US$64mn facility will support Levene Energy's acquisition of a 30% equity stake in Axxela Limited, one of West Africa’s leading gas and power infrastructure companies.African Football’s Future Hangs on the Choices of Its Fans
Every subscription, every pay-per-view ticket, every broadcast is more than a transaction, it is a vital link for African football.
Zambia Eyes New IMF Program After Current Deal Expires
Zambia plans to negotiate a new financing programme with the International Monetary Fund after its current IMF arrangement expires this month, opting not to extend the existing deal. The move comes as the country prepares for elections later this year, with the timing and scope of a successor programme expected to reflect both ongoing reform commitments and rising political pressures.Climate Activists Take Aim at TotalEnergies' Role In AFCON
As African countries tackle it out in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) held in Morocco, environmental activists are heightening their vitriol against TotalEnergies’,
