How Export-Ready SMEs Can Drive Africa’s Trade Growth Under AfCFTA
When people think of African exports, they often picture crude oil tankers, containers of cocoa beans, or bundles of raw cotton. What is missing from this mental image is the
Top 10 African Countries Projected to Earn Highest Revenue from Export in 2025
In Summary According to recent data from the World Bank’s WITS platform, Sub-Saharan Africa’s total exports amount to approximately $396.4 billion. Some African countries on the list are raising their
Turkey’s Energy Expansion: A New Chapter in Africa
Turkey is making significant moves to expand its energy footprint, focusing on securing long-term resources and enhancing its global influence. The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) is preparing to launch oil
Morocco Begins Construction of Africa’s Longest High-Speed Rail Line
Morocco is making major strides in transportation with the launch of the Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail line, set to become Africa’s longest. Spanning 430 kilometers, the line will link key Moroccan
South African rand firms before local manufacturing PMI
The South African rand firmed in early trade on Friday, ahead of the release of a purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey for the local manufacturing sector. At 0633 GMT, the
Manufacturing Africa, TLG Capital partner to boost Nigerian manufacturing access to capital
Manufacturing Africa (MA), one of the UK’s flagship economic development programmes for Africa, on Tuesday signed a strategic partnership agreement with London-based investment firm TLG Capital to strengthen and improve
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) to Spotlight African Energy Opportunities, U.S.-Africa Collaboration
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) returns to Houston with a bold agenda focused on catalyzing American investment and innovation across Africa’s most dynamic energy markets. Designed as a high-impact platform
US Export-Import Bank lifts curbs on coal plant loans after Trump order
Coal-fired power plant in Arizona. Stock image. The US Export-Import Bank is getting back in the business of helping to finance foreign coal power plants, after its board voted unanimously
Africa’s Agricultural Awakening: From Food Importer to Global Breadbasket
Africa imports over 100 million tons of food yearly, spending $75 billion, despite its vast agricultural potential. The Russo-Ukrainian war worsened food and fertilizer shortages. However, AfDB’s TAAT program has
Tailings standard highlights value of planning for mine closure
The holistic approach of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) considers risks throughout the life cycle of a tailings storage facility (TSF) – including the decades following closure