Agencies
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Trade
ECF issues container handling guidance to protect coffee quality in transit
BRUSSELS, October 22, 2026 — The European Coffee Federation [ ECF ] has published new guidance on container handling and loading practices aimed at protecting the quality of green coffee during transportation.…
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Finance & Banking
Global Islamic finance assets projected to hit US$ 10.5trn by 2030
KUALA LUMPUR, October 21, 2026 — Global Islamic finance industry assets are projected to exceed US$10.5 trillion by 2030 as Islamic banking expands, sukuk issuance gathers pace and demand grows for sustainable…
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East Africa
AfDB, Rwandan commercial banks discuss closing Africa’s US$ 92bln trade finance gap
KIGALI, October 21, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has engaged nearly all commercial banks in Rwanda to discuss expanding access to trade finance and strengthening the country’s participation in…
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News
Africa’s natural wealth takes centre stage as leaders call for shift from accounting to action
ADDIS ABABA, October 21, 2026 — African policymakers, development partners and financial experts have called for greater use of natural capital accounting to shape economic policy, attract investment and support sustainable development…
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Technology
World Bank Group launches first digital strategy to expand access, create jobs
WASHINGTON, October 20, 2026 — The World Bank Group has launched its first digital strategy, bringing together its public and private sector capabilities to help developing countries expand affordable digital access, improve…
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Energy & Mining
AFC to launch mineral exploration fund to boost Africa’s reserve sovereignty
CAPTE TOWN, October 19, 2026 — Multilateral pan-African financial institution Africa Finance Corporation [AFC] has announced plans to launch a dedicated exploration development investment company within the next 12 months, aiming to…
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Opinions & Commentary
Africa must change the game
KAMPALA, October 18, 2026 — Africa does not need another declaration of independence. Africa needs a new strategy. For decades, we have rightly spoken about colonialism, unequal trade, exploitation, debt, aid dependency…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Wazalendo SACCO ranked among Africa’s top 20 by assets and membership
DAR ES SALAAM, October 18, 2026 — Wazalendo SACCO [WSACCO] has been ranked among Africa’s top 20 Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] by total assets and membership, according to a continental…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Tanzanian PM calls for digital shift as women’s representation in SACCOS rises
DAR ES SALAAM, October 18, 2026 — Tanzanian Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has urged African Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] to accelerate digital transformation and increase women’s participation in leadership,…
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Technology
Korean credit cooperative reports data breach affecting 400 insurance clients
SEOUL, October 18, 2026 – The Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives [KFCC] has confirmed a data breach affecting about 400 insurance customers following a hacking attack on its systems. The incident…
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