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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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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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Mitigating climate change: Private firm seeks clearance to resume sustainable charcoal production
GULU CITY, March 3, 2026 — Kijani Forestry Limited, a social enterprise focused on combating climate change in Northern Uganda, has begun engaging government through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development…
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Why Africa’s energy supply gap is its defining commercial opportunity
KAMPALA, February 16, 2026— Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access…
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Invest Africa convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to redefine partnership in a changing world
LONDON, February 8, 2026 — As African economies assert greater agency in a rapidly evolving global order, Invest Africa is delighted to announce The Africa Debate 2026, its flagship investment forum, taking…
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AfDB approves new programme to Help African countries turn energy promises into power for millions
ABIDJAN, January 31, 2026 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank [AfDB] has approved a new US$ 3.9 million, two-year technical assistance project to support African countries in the implementation of their…
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Uganda’s economic activity strengthens as business confidence rises and inflation holds steady
KAMPALA, January 23, 2026 — Uganda’s economic activity continued to strengthen in the months leading up to December 2025, supported by improving business confidence and favourable demand conditions, according to the Performance…
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Scottish Africa Business Association Launch Annual Report
ABERDEEN, January 15, 2026 — The Scottish Africa Business Association [SABA] has released its Annual Report for 2025, highlighting a year of expansion, increased member activity and strategic engagement across Scotland, London…
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Cooperatives can now offer telecommunication services in Brazil
BRASILIA, January 14, 2026 — A recent update of Brazil’s General Telecommunications Law means that cooperatives from all over the country have gained authorisation to offer telecommunications services, including telephony and broadband…
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African Power Pools: How Regional Integration Can Strengthen Energy Security
CAPE TOWN, January 14, 2026 — Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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