Suspect in Yobe army school terror attack detained
Troops have apprehended a suspected Boko Haram operative over his alleged involvement in the May 8 assault on the Nigerian read more Suspect in Yobe army school terror attack detained
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Egypt’s pound leads decade-long currency slide among Africa largest economies
Egypt’s pound has recorded the steepest depreciation against the US dollar among Africa’s major economies over the past decade, underscoring read more Egypt’s pound leads decade-long currency slide among Africa largest economies
Bridging Silicon Valley and Africa: from concept notes to innovation corridors
Africa and Silicon Valley are already connected by talent. At ABIS 2026, participants will focus on how to turn those human links into a two‑way innovation corridor that drives investment, research and globally competitive technology.
EBID and Coris Holding sign €80 Million financing agreement to strengthen food, energy and agricultural value chains in West Africa
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and Coris Holding SA signed a €80 million financing agreement on 30 July 2026 at EBID's headquarters in Lomé, Republic of Togo, to strengthen financing for the productive sector across West Africa.
From dialogue to delivery: ASIS 2026 advances financing for Africa's sustainable future
Africa's development ambitions will depend on far more than public funding. At the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 in Lagos, governments, development institutions, investors and business leaders pledged to deepen partnerships and unlock innovative financing to build more resilient, inclusive and su
The architect of health equity: Kelechi Ohiri’s bold vision for Nigeria
As Nigeria pursues universal health coverage amid sweeping economic reforms, few public sector leaders have shaped the country’s healthcare agenda read more The architect of health equity: Kelechi Ohiri’s bold vision for Nigeria
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Africa50 targets growth of investment portfolio in Tanzania
The infrastructure investment platform Africa50, which hosts its general shareholders' meeting in Dar es Salaam in August, has committed to a range of projects in Tanzania, reports Lennox Yieke.
Tanzania's digital dividend
Rapid growth in mobile data has been accompanied by much greater investment in fixed broadband as Tanzania seeks a digital future.
Tanzania looks to step up gas production
The country's LNG fields are ready to ramp up production following extensive international investment, writes Neil Ford.