Africa
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Metering experts call for secure bridge between legacy and smart systems
CAPTE TOWN, May 15, 2026 — Utilities modernising their metering infrastructure must avoid treating legacy prepayment systems and smart metering platforms as competing technologies, industry experts said during a recent webinar hosted…
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Ecobank Group and AGRA forge strategic partnership to transform Africa’s agricultural value chains and drive inclusive growth
NAIROBI, May 12, 2026 — Ecobank Group and AGRA have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Africa’s agricultural ecosystem and accelerating inclusive economic growth across the continent. The Memorandum of Understanding…
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EBRD net profit drops 23.5 percent in 2025 despite strong investment growth
LONDON, May 12, 2026 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [ EBRD ] recorded a strong financial year in 2025, posting a net profit of €1.3 billion, down 23.5 percent…
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New report finds that poor mobility and connectivity holding back Africa’s potential
KAMPALA, May 12, 2026 — The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has published a new report, Africa on the move: Boosting mobility and connectivity, to coincide with the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, 11-12 May. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation and the hurdles to overcome regarding…
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Africa CDC and Ethiopia officially launch CPHIA 2026 to advance Africa’s health security and sovereignty agenda
ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia officially launched the Conference on Public…
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New research shows how a carefully selected mix of coffee varieties unlocks higher yields in Côte d’Ivoire
ABIDJAN, May 10, 2026 — New research conducted in Côte d’Ivoire shows that planting a mix of six rigorously tested and validated robusta coffee varieties can increase yields by up to 86…
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APPO SG Ghezali to address AEW 2026 as African Energy Bank nears launch
KAMPALA, May 9, 2026 — Farid Ghezali, Secretary General [SG] of the African Petroleum Producers Organization [APPO], will take the stage at African Energy Week [ AEW ] 2026, taking place October…
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African Catholic Church celebrates Pope Leo XIV’s first year as Pontiff
KAMPALA, May 9, 2026 — The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar [SECAM] has joined the global Catholic community in celebrating the first anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope Leo…
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Women nominees make their mark at African Banker Awards
ABUJA, May 8, 2026 — African Banker magazine has announced a shortlist of 55 nominees for this year’s edition of its annual African Banker Awards. The winners will be announced during the…
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Africa seeks to boost coffee value chains through new regional investment platform
MARRAKECH, May 7, 2026 — African coffee-producing countries have renewed calls for greater investment in value addition and regional cooperation as stakeholders gathered in Morocco for the Regional Investment Platform for African…
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