Africa
Share your love
Africa
Svalbard Vault Partnership Bolsters African Food Reserves and Trade Resiliency
African institutions and the African Development Bank are partnering with Norway's Svalbard Global Seed Vault to shield agricultural supply chains, deploying a $50 million grant to build regional preservation capacity under the AfCFTA framework.
Ghana Expands Heritage Tourism Push as African Diaspora Convenes at Nkyinkyim Museum
African American delegations gathered at Ghana's Nkyinkyim Museum for ancestral veneration ceremonies, highlighting Accra's policy drive to convert heritage tourism into durable foreign exchange and bilateral diaspora investment.
Botswana Judicial Service Commission Faces Scrutiny Over Preemptive Bench Appointments
Botswana's Judicial Service Commission faces transparency concerns after recommending a High Court successor three months before Justice Zein Kebonang officially vacated his seat.
IMF Warning: Developing Nations Face Digital Divide Amidst AI Boom
At the IMF annual meeting, experts emphasized that digital connectivity is critical for developing nations to navigate rising energy costs and climate-related risks.
Cameroon’s MRC Elects Tiriane Noah as First Female President
Tiriane Balbine Noah has been elected president of the Movement for the National Renaissance (MRC), marking a historic shift for the Cameroonian opposition as she succeeds Maurice Kamto.
Botswana Becomes Hub for Dangote Refinery IPO, Boosting Regional Capital Markets
Botswana’s selection as the trading hub for Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s $2.1 billion IPO marks a significant step in regional financial integration, offering investors across SADC exposure to a major industrial asset. The move follows a high‑profile investor roadshow in Gaborone and a confirmed partnership between the Botswana Stock Exchange and Access Bank Botswana.
Botswana Targets Procurement Reform to Drive Local Enterprise Growth
Minister Philip Ntsima has challenged the implementation of Botswana's Economic Diversification Drive to focus on meaningful investment and technical standards support to support local businesses effectively.
Tanzania Nears $42 Billion LNG Project, Positioning It Among Africa’s Top Gas Holders
The joint venture between Equinor and Shell is poised to bring a massive LNG project to Tanzania, potentially elevating the country to the sixth‑largest gas reserve holder on the continent. The development could generate significant revenue, create jobs, and strengthen regional energy security.
Trump’s Comment on Somaliland Sparks Celebrations in Hargeisa
U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that Somaliland is a distinct nation from Somalia prompted jubilant crowds in Hargeisa, underscoring the region’s ongoing quest for international recognition.
South Africa Calls Up Breetzke After Defeat
After a 3‑0 defeat to India in the ICC Cricket World Cup, South Africa has called up left‑arm fast bowler Breetzke to the squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh. The move is part of a broader batting reshuffle aimed at strengthening the lower order and adding fresh pace to the bowling attack. The call‑up was announced by the South African Cricket Board on 12 September 2023.