Africa

Tanzania is integrating gender equality into the heart of its national climate policy, marking a significant shift toward more inclusive and equitable climate governance. As the country prepares to submit…

Italy has launched a €5.5 billion investment drive across several African countries in a bid to redefine its development relationship with the continent. Announced during a high-level summit in Rome…

In a strategic move poised to reshape Africa’s energy financing landscape, Sahara Energy Resource Limited—a leading African energy and infrastructure conglomerate—has closed a $225 million unsecured, committed Revolving Credit Facility…

In a bold expansion of industrial investment across East Africa, the Dangote Group recently announced a $3 billion agreement with the Ethiopian government to establish a large-scale fertilizer production plant…

In a major policy shift with long-term environmental and economic implications, eight African countries—Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, and Nigeria—have adopted the ‘Yaoundé Declaration’,…

As Africa positions itself as a critical player in the global shift to clean energy—both as a supplier of essential EV minerals and as an emerging market for electric mobility—Volvo’s…

As global leaders gathered in Vienna for the 9th OPEC International Seminar, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) made a strong and urgent appeal: it’s time to reverse the bans on…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $400,000 grant to bolster Ethiopia’s capital market infrastructure, marking a significant shift in efforts to deepen financial systems across the continent. The…

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) has officially broken ground on its new African headquarters in Nairobi, a milestone that signals a major evolution in global climate governance. The new facility, set to be completed by 2027 at a cost of KSh1.7 billion, marks the launch of a historic dual-headquarters model, shared between Nairobi and Rotterdam, ushering in a new era of co-ownership between the Global South and Global North.

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has unveiled proposed updates to its industry-specific Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, a move that could significantly shape how African companies disclose sustainability performance. The roll-out, encompassing nine sectors including oil & gas, mining, construction, power, and food & beverage, kicks off an exposure period ending on November 30, 2025.