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Washington positions United States as Africa’s strategic energy partner
CAPE TOWN, October 10, 2025 — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for a new era of partnership between the United States and Africa, framing the continent as both a strategic ally…
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Africa’s energy future: Why optimism is warranted
SANDTON, October 9, 2025 — As Africa Energy Week wraps up in Cape Town, we are faced with a pressing question: Can we genuinely fulfil the promise of eradicating energy poverty by…
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Local content policies set to transform Africa’s mining sector and drive socio-economic growth
CAPE TOWN, October 8, 2025 — Local content strategies in Africa’s mining sector hold significant potential to drive sustainable domestic growth, according to Ileana Ferber, Chief Executive Officer and founder of consulting…
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Uganda boosts Africa’s coffee exports in August 2025
KAMPALA, October 6, 2025 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa rose by 4.1 percent in August 2025, reaching 1.9 million bags, up from 1.83mln bags in August 2024, according…
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Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2025 to launch on October 16
KAMPALA, October 6, 2025 — For the ninth consecutive year, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index will evaluate the development of financial markets across Africa, with a particular focus on market accessibility,…
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Pan-African Declaration Charts Bold New Path for Africa’s Digital Future in Food and Agriculture
ADDIS ABABA, October 6, 2025 — In a historic gathering held from October 2–4, 2025, more than 130 delegates from 33 African countries convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to address the growing…
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Africa Energy Bank moves to close continent’s energy finance gap
KAMPALA, October 1, 2025 — The African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation [APPO] and Afreximbank shared updates on the establishment of the US$ 5 billion Africa Energy Bank on Monday at AEW: Invest in…
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African Energy Chamber Launches State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at African Energy Week 2025
KAMPALA, October 1, 2025— The African Energy Chamber [AEC] has officially launched its latest industry report – the State of African Energy 2026 Outlook – at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies…
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AFC closes record US$ 1.5bln syndicated loan, its largest-ever facility
KAMPALA, September 30, 2025 — Africa Finance Corporation [ AFC ], the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has successfully closed its largest-ever debt facility, a landmark US$1.5 billion syndicated loan. This…
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AEC to launch State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at African Energy Week 2025
KAMPALA, September 28, 2025 — The African Energy Chamber [AEC] – the voice of the African energy sector – will launch its latest outlook, offering strategic insight into the trends, opportunities and…
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