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,
Regenerative Agriculture Gains Ground Among African Farmers
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – October 3, 2025 – Smallholder farmers across Africa are increasingly adopting regenerative agriculture practices to boost productivity while protecting the environment. This was the key
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,
Nigeria Secures AfDB Support to Expand Agro-Industrial Zones
The Nigerian Government has obtained renewed financial backing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to launch Phase 2 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative. This next phase aims
Digital Trade Platforms Reshape Africa’s Export Dynamics
Edited by Jayden Bagshaw Digital innovation is rapidly transforming Africa’s export landscape. From blockchain-based verification to AI-driven logistics, technology is helping exporters overcome traditional barriers and reach new markets. In
Nigeria’s Cocoa Exports to Belgium Surpass Crude Oil in Value
By Brandon Moss for ExportFocus Africa In a landmark shift, Nigeria’s cocoa exports to Belgium have overtaken crude oil in value, reflecting a growing global appetite for sustainable, traceable agricultural
Cocoa Surpasses Crude: Nigeria’s Agricultural Export Revolution to Belgium
By Brandon Moss | AgriFocus Africa In a historic shift, Nigeria’s cocoa industry has overtaken crude oil as the country’s leading export to Belgium, signaling a profound realignment in West
Nigeria’s Solar-Powered Leap in Education and Agriculture
By Brandon Moss The Federal Government of Nigeria is making bold strides in clean energy deployment through two transformative initiatives—Phase IV of the Energising Education Programme (EEP) and the Agricultural
Dangote’s $4.6 Billion Agricultural Investment: A Big Boost for Nigerian Farmers
Aliko Dangote Africa’s richest man is turning his attention to farming in a major way. Through his company, Dangote Group, he plans to invest $4.6 billion in Nigeria’s agricultural sector
Infrastructure as the Backbone of Africa’s Mineral and Industrial Transformation
By Dowell Sichitalwe | MiningFocus Africa As the global economy pivots toward sustainable systems and digital integration, Africa’s role is evolving—from supplier of raw resources to indispensable partner in global