Africa
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Ethiopia’s potato coops rebound after conflict, driving food security and growth
ADDIS ABABA, March 31, 2026 — Potato cooperatives in Ethiopia are rebuilding in the aftermath of conflict, with farmers in Tigray and the Gamo Zone turning to improved seed, training and finance…
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Afreximbank to hold its 33rd Annual Meetings in El Alamein, Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt, March 30, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has announced that it will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings [AAM2026] at El Alamein in Egypt, from 21 to 24 June…
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AfDB approves US$ 5.65mln for new off-grid climate finance in fragile African states
KAMPALA, March 30, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has approved a US$ 5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa [SEFA] to pilot the Peace Renewable…
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Critical Mineral Projects to Watch Ahead of Invest in African Energy 2026
KAMPALA, March 28, 2026 –Governments from West, Central and Southern Africa, with delegations confirmed for the Invest in African Energy [IAE] Forum in Paris next month, are each advancing critical mineral projects…
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Afreximbank Launches Inaugural Accelerator Programme Cohort to Scale Africa’s Digital Trade Ecosystem
CAIRO, March 27, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its “Afreximbank Accelerator Programme,” bringing together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the diaspora for…
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African Petroleum Ministers Boycott London Energy Summit Over Local Content Concerns
KAMPALA, March 27, 2026 — African petroleum ministers have declined to participate in the upcoming Africa Energies Summit [AES], scheduled for May 12–14 in London, citing concerns over local content, representation and…
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World Bank commits US$ 45mln to 900 cooperatives in Zambia as UCS SACCO expands footprint in Malawi
LUSAKA, March, 26, 2026 — The World Bank has committed US$ 45 million to support 900 cooperatives in Zambia under the Alliance Productive Programme, implemented through the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project…
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Circle, Sasai Fintech partner to expand USDC access in Africa
NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 — Circle Internet Group, Inc. has announced a collaboration with Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, aimed at accelerating the adoption of USDC and expanding internet-based…
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AfDB convenes stakeholder workshop to scale youth-owned climate solutions
ABIDJAN, March 25, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has concluded a stakeholder consultative workshop, bringing together business leaders, policymakers and development partners to advance youth-owned adaptation solutions supported by…
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Afreximbank, FCI to host landmark trade finance conference in Kampala
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance and Credit Insurance on April 15-16, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda,…
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