Why the DRC Remains Africa’s Mining and Energy Frontier
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to stand out as one of Africa’s most promising destinations for investment in mining and energy. With a population of over 113 million
Africa’s Solar Imports Soar as Clean Energy Push Accelerates
By Jayden Bagshaw A new report published today by London-based think tank Ember revealed that Africa’s solar panel imports rose by 60 percent in the 12 months to June 2025,
EBID Commits $309m to Power Clean Energy and Industrial Growth in West Africa
Lomé, Togo – October 2, 2025 – The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved more than USD 308 million in financing to drive renewable energy, agribusiness, trade,
AMOC Surpasses Production Targets, Expands African Export Reach
Alexandria, Egypt – The Alexandria Mineral Oils Company (AMOC) has exceeded its production targets for the 2024/25 fiscal year, achieving 108% of its planned output for oils and waxes, while
West Africa’s Offshore Revival: Exploration Accelerates from Angola to the Gulf of Guinea
Offshore exploration across West Africa is entering a dynamic new phase, with international operators ramping up activity from Angola’s Lower Congo Basin to the deep waters off São Tomé and
Policy Brief: Afreximbank’s Strategic Shift Toward Local Raw Material Processing
Publication: ExportFocus Africa/Jayden Bagshaw Executive Summary The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is recalibrating its strategic priorities to focus on local processing of raw materials across the continent. This shift aligns
Export Industry Leaders Call for Regional Value Chain Development
At the heart of Africa’s export transformation is the urgent need to build regional value chains that support industrialization, reduce external dependency, and unlock inclusive growth. This theme dominated discussions
Iran Expands Non-Oil Exports to 34 African Countries
Iran is rapidly expanding its footprint in Africa’s import markets, with non-oil exports to the continent increasing by 2.2 times in the four months leading up to July 2025 compared
African Mining Week (AMW) to Feature Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Malawi, South Sudan, Zimbabwe and Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) Ministers
As more African governments introduce investor-friendly laws to enhance mining frameworks, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 will bring together several African mining ministers to showcase opportunities across their
Plugs And Sockets Deliver Safe Power In Demanding Environments
Legrand SA’s P17 Tempra Pro range of industrial plugs and sockets has been specially designed for safe and reliable use in demanding environments, including data centres, food preparation areas, industrial