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AFC raises record US$ 2bln syndicated loan in landmark show of confidence in transformational infrastructure strategy
LONDON, June 5, 2026 — Africa Finance Corporation [AFC] the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully raised a record US $2 billion syndicated loan, underscoring strong global investor support for AFC’s…
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Invest Africa, and FirstBank UK to Host Joint Closing Reception as part of The Africa Debate 2026
LONDON, June 1, 2026 — The Mayor of London and FirstBank UK have announced a joint Closing Reception, marking the conclusion of The Africa Debate 2026, taking place this Wednesday at The…
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Africa doesn’t need to be translated; it needs to be heard
KAMPALA, May 26, 2026 — Every year on 25 May, the continent asks one pointed question: are we moving closer to the Africa we envisioned: self-determined, sovereign in its own story? With…
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Airtel Africa eyes up to US$ 2bln from Airtel Money IPO as valuation nears US$ 10bln
KAMPALA, May 4, 2026 — Airtel Africa is preparing an initial public offering [IPO] of its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, in a deal that could raise between US$ 1.5 billion and…
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Uganda seeks serious, mutually beneficial partnerships, says PSST Ggoobi
LONDON, April 22, 2026 — The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury [PSST], Ramathan Ggoobi, has invited United Kingdom investors to partner with Uganda, urging them to invest and prosper alongside…
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Mozambique Oil Industry Withdraws from London Africa Energies Summit Over Local Content Concerns
Maputo, March 17, 2026 — Mozambique’s oil and gas industry has announced that it will withdraw from participating at the Africa Energies Summit – hosted by Frontier Energy Network in London this…
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Millions of people to celebrate Commonwealth Day today
KAMPALA, March 9, 2026 — Commonwealth Day will be celebrated around the world on March 9, 2026, with people taking part in cultural events, school activities and faith-based services across the 56…
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ICO launches global campaign to highlight coffee’s role in tackling inequality and climate challenges
KAMPALA, February 26, 2026 — The International Coffee Organization [ICO] has launched a major global communications campaign for 2026 under the banner “Coffee is Part of the Solution”, aimed at showcasing the…
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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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ADF mobilises a historic US$11bln, marking a new era of African ownership and investment-led development
LONDON, December 20, 2025 — The African Development Fund [ADF], the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank Group [AfDB], has secured a record US$ 11 billion from 43 Partners for…
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