West-Africa
From Cotton to Cloth: The Story of African Textile Production
Africa grows some of the finest cotton in the world, but retains only a small share of the wealth that crop generates. What keeps this value gap in place—and how can the…
investment
East-Africa
Somalia port development and economic strategy 2026
Somalia is pushing to expand and modernise its maritime trade routes in 2026, with new port infrastructure plans in Mogadishu…
Somalia
Macron announces €23 billion investment package for Africa
Macron unveils 23 billion-euro investment drive for Africa NAIROBI, Kenya – French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a 23 billion…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia delegation holds trade, investment talks with Israeli representatives
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — North Western State of Somalia stepped up its push for foreign investment on…
Somalia
Somalia and U.S. meet in Mogadishu to expand trade, energy investment
Somalia, U.S. open high-level trade talks in Mogadishu, eye energy and critical minerals amid rising offshore interest Wednesday March 4,…
Somalia
U.S. Official Touts Somalia’s Untapped Potential as Security, Investment Efforts Intensify
MOGADISHU — Analysis U.S. Africa Command signaled a broader play in Somalia that reaches beyond counterterrorism. Lt. Gen. John Brennan,…
West-Africa
Afreximbank Supports Heirs Energies with $750 Million Investment in Nigeria
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Heirs Energies Limited have announced a landmark US$750 million financing partnership designed to optimize Heirs…
North-Africa
AIF 2025: Leaders Advocate Private Investment and Regulatory Reforms
Africa Investment Forum Market Days opened Wednesday with government leaders and development experts urging expanded private‑sector participation, innovative financing solutions…
East-Africa
Dangote Secures $1 Billion Investment Commitment for Zimbabwe Expansion
Aliko Dangote signs US$1 billion investment deal with Zimbabwe Aliko Dangote, widely regarded as Africa’s richest man, has signed a…
Central-Africa
Disputes Over Gold Claims Trigger Violent Clashes in Northwestern Zambia
Violence erupts as social-media-fuelled gold rush swamps northwestern Zambia Hundreds of police clashed with thousands of informal miners this week…
Central-Africa
U.S. Eyes Liberia’s Rich Mineral Resources for Investment Opportunities
Unlocking Potential: U.S.-Liberia Relations and the Minerals Frontier In the muted halls of Washington, a significant dialogue unfolded last week…
