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Opinions & Commentary
GECF Leadership Roundtable Brings Gas Producer Coordination to Paris
PARIS, November 3, 2026 — Africa’s gas industry is entering a period in which cooperation between producing countries could become increasingly important. Demand is rising, liquefied natural gas [LNG] markets are being…
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Health
Uganda tightens Ebola surveillance, restricts border movements to prevent fresh outbreak
KAMPALA, October 26, 2026 – Uganda has intensified Ebola surveillance at all border entry points, imposed restrictions on non-essential travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] and strengthened quarantine measures to…
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Energy & Mining
US$ 17bln in commitments and new deals drive African energy investment
CAPE TOWN, October 25, 2026 — African Energy Week [AEW] 2026 concluded in Cape Town after five days of dealmaking, licensing announcements and project updates aimed at accelerating investment across Africa’s energy…
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Health
Nigeria and Kenya Ebola patients may have crossed paths at Entebbe airport, officials say
LAGOS, October 23, 2026 — Health officials are investigating whether Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya may have crossed paths at Uganda’ Entebbe International Airport this month. Both travelled through the airport…
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News
Africa’s natural wealth takes centre stage as leaders call for shift from accounting to action
ADDIS ABABA, October 21, 2026 — African policymakers, development partners and financial experts have called for greater use of natural capital accounting to shape economic policy, attract investment and support sustainable development…
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Energy & Mining
Africa Energy Bank to begin financing gas projects in early 2027, APPO says
CAPE TOWN, October 15, 2026 — The Africa Energy Bank [AEB] will become operational within weeks and begin financing projects at the start of 2027, Farid Ghezali, Secretary-General of the African Petroleum…
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Africa
Afreximbank to convene sixth AfSNET Investment Conference in Nigeria to advance sub-sovereign funding and trade
KAMPALA, October 15 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank], in partnership with the Cross River State Government, Nigeria Governors’ Forum [NGF] and the Forum of State Investment Promotion Agencies in Nigeria…
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Finance & Banking
Absa index to assess a decade of Africa’s financial market development
BANGKOK, October 10, 2026 — The 10th edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index will assess a decade of transformation in Africa’s financial markets when it is launched at the International…
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Finance & Banking
Africa’s top 100 banks record 23 percent capital surge to US$155bln
KAMPALA, October 10, 2026 — Africa’s 100 largest banks have recorded a 23 percent increase in combined Tier 1 capital to a record US$ 155 billion, supported by stronger economic growth, improved…
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Energy & Mining
United States Broadens African Energy Push as Volz Brings Washington to African Energy Week 2026
CAPE TOWN, October 3, 2026 — The United States [U.S]is expanding its engagement with Africa’s energy sector through government-backed finance, technology partnerships and private-sector investment, with projects spanning Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda…
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