As the world races toward a low-carbon, tech-driven future, Africa’s role in the global mineral supply chain is quickly moving from peripheral to pivotal. A newly released report, The African…
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Ghana’s upstream energy resurgence signals a new era for sustainable growth
AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionNews & Analysis by Solomon Irungu 255 views 4 minutes readGhana’s upstream energy sector is undergoing a revival that reflects a strategic alignment with broader sustainability goals. In recent weeks, two major developments have positioned the West African nation at…
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AfDB rallies ministers and financiers behind $100B nexus plan for water, food, energy and ecosystems
by Lisa MatataAfrican Businessescorporate sustainabilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & Analysis by Lisa Matata 342 views 4 minutes readOn July 8, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal, the African Development Bank (AfDB) convened a pivotal workshop to advance the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEF-E) Nexus Initiative—an effort to break down sectoral silos and…
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Dangote refinery expansion set to redefine Africa’s energy independence
African BusinessesEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionNews & Analysis by Solomon Irungu 547 views 4 minutes readAfrica’s largest oil refinery is about to get even bigger—and the implications for the continent’s energy landscape could be transformative. The $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, located in the Lekki…
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Energy, petroleum, and mining stakeholders from across West Africa and beyond will gather in Dakar this December for the fourth edition of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference &…
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A new investment vehicle, Growth Investment Partners Zambia (GIP Zambia), has been officially launched to channel long-term, local currency finance into Zambian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initiative, backed…
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Ghana and South Korea deepen climate partnership with focus on policy, investment, and institutional exchange
by Carlton OlooGhana and South Korea have reaffirmed their shared commitment to addressing climate change through a structured partnership focused on policy coordination, technical cooperation, and sustainable development. This renewed engagement followed…
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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…
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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…
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Dangote Group launches $3 billion fertilizer investment in Ethiopia to address regional food security
by Lisa MatataAfricaEast AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisRegionsSustainability by Lisa Matata 554 views 3 minutes readIn 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…
