Category: African News

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The African continent continues to witness a rapid transition from cash-based economies to digitally enabled financial ecosystems. Despite historically high levels of unbanked populations across the region, with almost 350mil people being financially excluded, countries such as Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Senegal, Kenya, Tanzania, and Guinea, the last two years… Read More »Digital Africa Is Now. What Are The Leading Initiatives That Are Driving The Market Transformation

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully priced a US$500 million perpetual hybrid bond. This landmark transaction, which is AFC’s debut hybrid bond issue, demonstrates AFC’s leadership in accessing global capital markets and financing transformative infrastructure projects across the continent. Priced at a coupon of 7.50% with no fixed… Read More »Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Successfully Priced its inaugural Hybrid Bond Raising US$500 million for Transformative Infrastructure Projects

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) is set to host the Invest in African Energies Reception on January 30, 2025, at the iconic Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro. Scheduled from 18:30 to 22:00, this exclusive networking event forms part of the AEC’s week-long working visit to Brazil, taking place from January 28-31. The Reception… Read More »Invest in African Energies Reception in Rio de Janeiro to Spotlight Brazil-Africa Energy Opportunities

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African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, scheduled for September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, will serve as a critical platform for companies leading new and transformative projects across Africa’s oil, gas and renewable energy sectors. AEW’s focus on investment and deal-making will bring together energy stakeholders, project developers and policymakers… Read More »Investors and Deal-Makers – African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies’ Role in Unlocking Capital for Africa’s Energy Future

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In preparation for the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025, taking place from March 25-26 in Brazzaville, three prestigious hotels have announced exclusive promotional offers for conference attendees. Hilton Brazzaville Les Tours Jumelles Hotel&Residences, Grand Hotel Kintele and Radisson Blue Brazzaville have partnered with the event to provide discounts and top-tier accommodation for participants. Hilton… Read More »Top Hotels Partner with Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 to Offer Special Rates for Attendees

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Sudan’s military has reclaimed the city of Wad Madani, the capital of Gezira province, from the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after over a year under their control. The city, a former refuge for displaced families, was captured by the RSF in December 2023 several months after civil war erupted between the army and RSF… Read More »Sudanese Army Recaptures Key City of Wad Madani

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The Congolese military has recaptured several towns in the conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including Ngungu in Masisi territory, after months of rebel occupation. Other reclaimed areas include Lumbishi, Ruzirantaka, and Kamatale, as part of a joint military operation. Despite the army’s victories, intense fighting persists, with the M23 group and other… Read More »Congolese Army Retakes Key Towns in Eastern DRC Amid Ongoing Conflict