Africa

African governments and development financiers are advancing a new financing framework aimed at accelerating climate investment, strengthening green industries and expanding access to finance for small businesses, as the continent…

International Finance Corporation and EDF Power Solutions have launched a $40 million financing agreement aimed at accelerating the rollout of off-grid solar systems across Africa, as development finance institutions intensify…

Non-profit organizations across global and African development sectors are increasingly being required to demonstrate measurable social impact as governments, philanthropic institutions and private donors demand greater accountability, transparency and evidence-based allocation of funding. The…

Global environmental consultancy SLR is expanding its climate intelligence capabilities through the acquisition of climate analytics firms Planetrics and ClimSystems, positioning itself to meet rising demand from corporations, financial institutions and governments seeking more sophisticated…

African sovereign debt managers are under growing pressure to integrate climate finance into national borrowing strategies as rising debt servicing costs, climate vulnerability and constrained fiscal space increasingly converge into…

Global supply chain risks are expected to intensify in 2026 as businesses confront a convergence of inflationary pressures, climate-related disruptions, geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity threats and shifting regulatory requirements, forcing companies…

African and French leaders have adopted the Africa Forward Summit 2026 Declaration, outlining expanded commitments on agricultural transformation, food security and resilient healthcare systems as both sides seek to deepen…

Ecobank and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening agricultural value chains across Africa, as financial institutions and development agencies increase…

Kenya’s efforts to move up the global tea value chain gained momentum this week after specialty tea producer Gatanga Industries signed a partnership agreement with French premium tea retailer Palais…

Kenya has launched a National Carbon Registry aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and investor confidence in the country’s growing carbon market, as African economies increasingly position climate-linked natural assets as sources of…