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Dangote Expands to Ethiopia with $2.5bn Fertiliser Complex

Ethiopia has entered into a landmark $2.5 billion agreement with Nigeria’s Dangote Group to establish one of the world’s largest fertiliser production plants, officials announced Thursday. The project, to be located in Gode town in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, is…

Published by ttybrandafrica
August 31, 2025

Business

Ethiopia Launches “Buy Ethiopian” Trade Week to Boost Local Production

Ethiopia’s push for domestic production self-sufficiency took center stage as the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration formally inaugurated the second annual Trade Week, themed “Buy Ethiopian.” The high-profile event was officially opened in Addis Ababa in the presence of…

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August 31, 2025

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EU’s Global Gateway to Boost Africa–Europe Trade Corridors

The European Union (EU) is stepping up investments in Africa’s infrastructure through its Global Gateway initiative, with new plans to strengthen transport and trade corridors across more than 30 countries. A study by the EU’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has…

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August 31, 2025

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ARCON Partners with AEBS 2025 as Strategic Regulatory Partner

The African Entrepreneurship & Business Summit (AEBS) 2025 is proud to announce the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) as its official Strategic Regulatory Partner. This partnership reflects a shared vision of promoting innovation, excellence, transparency, and consumer trust. Values…

Published by ttybrandafrica
August 25, 2025

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Senegal Pushes for Local Production to End Africa’s $65 Billion Food Import Bill

Senegal’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock, Dr. Mabouba Diagne, has met with representatives of the Turkish private sector to explore a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Senegal’s agricultural sector. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Prime…

Published by ttybrandafrica
August 22, 2025

Industry News

Africa Has The Potential To Be The Next Frontier For Trade & Investment ~ President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama

Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has urged African leaders and global partners to strengthen collaboration and build sustainable markets that will drive global growth, as he addressed the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama.…

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Captain Ibrahim Traoré Pushes to Replace French with Kiswahili as Burkina Faso’s National Language

In a bold move aimed at dismantling colonial legacies, Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has announced plans to replace French with Kiswahili as the country’s national language. Traoré described the continued dominance of French in Burkina Faso as a…

Published by ttybrandafrica
August 22, 2025

Africa

Ghana to Become Africa’s First AI-Powered Agriculture Hub with $100M Degas Deal

Ghana has announced a significant breakthrough in its agricultural transformation agenda with a $100 million investment commitment from Degas Limited, a Japanese agritech company led by CEO and founder Doga Makiura. According to President John Dramani Mahama, the investment is…

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August 22, 2025

Industry News

Namibia’s President Blocks Gates Foundation Birth Control Trials, Citing Sovereignty

Namibia’s President, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has firmly declined a proposal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct clinical trials of a new long-term hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) in the country. The device, intended to prevent pregnancy for…

Published by ttybrandafrica
August 13, 2025

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Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey Marks First International Youth Day with Call to Empower Young Leaders

Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey has used her first International Youth Day in office to deliver an inspiring message to the 1.5 billion young people across the Commonwealth, urging them to lead local actions that drive global change. This year’s…

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August 13, 2025