Africa
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Afreximbank extends US$ 15mln loan to Ecobank Zimbabwe to support SME participation in export value chains
HARARE, May 21, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has extended a US$15 million SME finance facility to Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited under its Export SME Development Programme [ESDP]. Officials from both…
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Africa CDC declares ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak public health emergency of continental security
KAMPALA, May 20, 2026 –The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [ Africa CDC ], acting on the recommendations of its Emergency Consultative Group [ECG], has officially declared the ongoing Bundibugyo…
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ACCOSCA advances financial wellness through coaching certification programme
JOHANNESBURG, May 19, 2026 — Nearly 40 graduates from eight African countries have completed the seventh Financial Coaching Certification Programme organised by the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations […
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EBRD supports sustainable cashew value chains in Côte d’Ivoire
ABIDJAN, May 19, 2026 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD] is strengthening agribusiness value chains in Côte d’Ivoire with a loan of up to US$ 60 million [€51 million] for Dorado,…
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Aliko Dangote: African Energy Person of the Year 2026
ABJUA, May 18, 2026 — Each year, the African Energy Industry’s “African Energy Person of the Year” award celebrates individuals who have positively influenced Africa’s energy sector by facilitating projects that strengthen…
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Africa CDC warns of regional Ebola threat as DRC, Uganda declare outbreaks
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] has warned of a growing risk of regional spread from a new Ebola outbreak centered in the…
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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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