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Vatican: Pope Leo XIV visits Africa from April 13 to 23, 2026
Pope Leo XIV begins a visit to Africa from April 13 to 23, 2026, according to the Holy See. The…
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AfDB: Abidjan dialogue targets 400 billion dollar financing gap
On April 9, 2026 in Abidjan, the African Development Bank Group is hosting a dialogue on the New African Financial Architecture under the…
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AfDB: Abidjan dialogue targets 400 billion dollar financing gap
On April 9, 2026 in Abidjan, the African Development Bank Group is hosting a dialogue on the New African Financial Architecture under the…
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Economy: African growth reaches 4.2% in 2025, according to the AfDB
In its report “Africa’s Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook 2026,” released on March 30, 2026, in Abidjan, the African Development Bank…
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Energy: Africa Energy Bank to launch on July 1, 2026 with $5 billion capital
The Africa Energy Bank (AEB), a pan‑African financial institution championed by the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) in partnership with the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank), will…
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Tech: African Development Bank backs Breega Africa Seed I with €7.5 M investment to boost tech start‑ups
The African Development Bank Group Board approved on 25 March 2026 in Abidjan a €7.5 million equity investment in the Breega Africa Seed I fund…
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Mozambique: early repayment of about $630 million to the IMF brings debt to zero
Mozambique fully repaid its debt to the International Monetary Fund by the end of March 2026, following an early payment of around $630…
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Ethiopia: Chairing the African Union Peace and Security Council
Ethiopia chairs the African Union Peace and Security Council, officially starting on April 7 at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. The country…
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Kenya Airways: $2 Billion Plan to Revive Kenya’s Flagship Airline
The Kenyan government is accelerating the transformation of Kenya Airways. On February 11, 2026, Finance Minister John Mbadi announced the…
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Finance: AfDB commits $15 million to SPE PEF III to back SMEs
The Board of the African Development Bank approved on March 25, 2026 in Abidjan a $15 million equity investment in the SPE PEF III…
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