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AfDB approves $696.4M financing for Tanzania-Burundi-DRC railway project
AfDB will provide US $98.62 million to Burundi in the form of grants and US $597.79 million to Tanzania in the form of loans and guarantees. The Joint SGR Project plays a pivotal role in fostering development, facilitating trade, and…
Africa must set the timing for its energy transition, whether the world likes it or not
African countries have every right to set the timing for their energy transition. Africa still needs time– time that the Western world has already had and, frankly continues to milk– to resolve energy poverty and industrialize. The…
Why the World is Watching DR Congo ‘s Election
Economic considerations are why the world is watching the DR Congo elections. President Félix Tshisekedi "s approach to the Eastern Congo crisis is a matter of immediate political strategy and a defining aspect of his legacy. DR Congo" s…
Microsoft, Gebeya to take 300,000 African software developers to Cloud with AI
The collaboration seeks to play a significant role in closing the tech skills gap in Africa, fostering job creation, entrepreneurship, and empowering the continent’ s youth with in-demand digital skills. Through the partnership, Microsoft…
Credible carbon credits trading crucial for Africa’s energy transition
The reward for fixing carbon credit trade could be enormous, especially for Africa "s energy transition. The $2 billion global trade in voluntary carbon markets has suffered from greenwashing allegations, with prices plummeting from the…
Credible carbon credits trading crucial for Africa’s energy transition
The reward for fixing the carbon credit trade could be enormous, especially for Africa "s energy transition. The $2 billion global trade in voluntary carbon markets has suffered from greenwashing allegations, with prices plummeting from the…
FAO unveils global roadmap to eradicate hunger within 1.5°C limits
Addressing the pressing issues of chronic hunger FAO "s blueprint is projected to impact 600 million people by 2030. According to FAO, the roadmap envisions transforming agrifood systems from a net emitter to a carbon sink. It calls for…
Nigeria’s Credit Outlook Upgrade: What Tinubu Has in Store for His People
In a significant move by Moody’ s Investors Service, Nigeria "s credit rating has been upgraded from stable to positive. The devaluation of the Naira and the reduction of the oil subsidy are seen as bold steps towards fiscal responsibility.…
Where is Joseph Kony, the Rebel who sought to destabilise Uganda
The whereabouts of Joseph Kony, the infamous leader of the Lord "s Resistance Army, remains one of the most enduring mysteries in international justice and African politics. Despite extensive efforts to capture him, Kony continues to evade…
The push and pull: oil and gas producers adamant amid the energy transition pressure
Global oil and gas producers have remained under immense pressure to show more goodwill in the energy transition agenda. As this year’ s climate summit enters its homestretch, the most intriguing question is whether the final accord will…