Africa
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Chronicle of the weekend
FESPACO 2025 : an edition under the sign of creativity and diversity
The organizing committee of the 29th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) has unveiled the…
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BADEA : a new era for Africa’s development
Interview by Dounia Ben MohamedMr. Sidi Ould Tah, BADEA is about to take a new step with its 2025-2030 five-year…
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International Trade : Prosper Africa and Afreximbank partner to boost US-Africa trade
Prosper Africa and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed an MoU to strengthen trade and investment between the US and…
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Purple Elephant Ventures : $4.5m for sustainable tourism in Africa
Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, raised $4.5 million to support startups focused on sustainable tourism in Africa.…
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Nigeria : new partner in BRICS bloc
On January 18, 2025, the Brazilian government announced Nigeria’s accession as a partner in the BRICS group, just before Brazil…
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AFC : successful first hybrid perpetual bond issuance of USD 500 million
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) successfully issued its first hybrid perpetual bond worth USD 500 million at a 7.50% coupon rate,…
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Germany : €150 billion for green hydrogen
Germany is investing €150 billion through Global Gateway to develop green hydrogen in Africa, according to its 2025 Africa Policy…
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Kenya : a historic economic deal with the UAE
Kenya strengthens its global economic footprint by signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE, the first of…
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Egypt : a $100 million partnership to strengthen its role as a tech hub
Egypt is solidifying its position as a technology hub in Africa and the Middle East with a $100 million strategic…
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IFC : $14.2 billion in investments in Africa
With a 23% increase, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) invested $14.2 billion in 130 projects across 45 African countries in…
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