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Sierra Leone and AfDB target US$ 90bln in annual illicit financial flows
FREETOWN, July 27, 2025 — A four-day high-level seminar concluded last week with concrete recommendations to combat the estimated US$ 90 billion that Africa loses annually to illicit financial flows, as the…
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ADF supports climate-resilient rice value chains across West Africa
ABIDJAN, July 20, 2025 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund [ADF], the concessional funding window of the African Development Bank Group, on July 17, 2025 approved a US$…
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Opinions & Commentary
Africa Energies Summit in London Must Prioritise Hiring Black Africans
SANDTON, May 6, 2025 –– In the evolving and competitive energy landscape of Africa, the Frontier and Africa Energies Summit in London holds a critical position, drawing substantial revenue from the continent’s…
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Empowering Women in Healthcare: How Matron Betsy Deen is Transforming Surgery in Sierra Leone
FREETOWN, March 9, 2025 — Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and a time to celebrate the women shaping the future of healthcare across Africa. Among them is Matron Betsy Deen, a trailblazer…
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IFAD launches guidebook to help Uganda, others achieve agricultural methane reduction
KAMPALA, November 29, 2024 – As global efforts to achieve a 30 percent reduction in methane emissions by 2030 gain traction, the International Fund for Agricultural Development [IFAD] has launched a crucial…
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TZ marks record agricultural achievement as AfDB President Adesina urges investment in Africa
ABUJA, November 4, 2024 — Tanzania is setting new benchmarks in food self-sufficiency across Africa, raising hope that the fight against hunger and malnutrition on the continent is achievable. President Samia Suluhu…
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Ministers among hundreds of energy-sector leaders to attend AOW event
CAPE TOWN, October 6, 2024 — Africa Oil Week [AOW]: Investing in African Energy– Africa’s leading oil, gas, and energy event – has confirmed attendance for more than 80 ministers and senior…
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IFC invests in Equator Africa Fund I to support African climate sector tech businesses
NAIROBI, October 4, 2024 –The International Finance Corporation [ IFC ] is to invest in Equator Africa Fund I, marking its first-ever investment in a venture capital fund entirely focused on supporting…
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Agreement to expand American Express acceptance in Sub-Saharan Africa signed
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30, 2024 – American Express and Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African financial services Group, announced an agreement to significantly expand American Express Card acceptance in 21 countries in Sub-Saharan…
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Africa
Renewable energy offers Africa’s best opportunity to achieve SDGs, experts say
ABIDJAN – Africa must increase investment in developing its renewable energy and attract greater support of the private sector and international financial institutions if it is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals…
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