East Africa has secured an impressive $4.1 billion in investments between 2021 and 2025, marking a major turning point for the region as economic reforms begin to deliver strong results. The fresh capital inflow reflects growing investor confidence in Kenya,…
Sudan has moved to restrict a wide range of imports as authorities try to slow the rapid decline of its currency. The decision targets non-essential goods, and officials believe it will reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves. At the same…
Aliko Dangote has opened another major growth path for his industrial empire as Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals moves deeper into the lucrative global chemicals market. The latest expansion will focus on producing essential raw materials used in detergents and…
Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a $100 million paramilitary mining guard backed by the United States and the United Arab Emirates in a bold move to secure mining sites, stop mineral smuggling, and restore investor confidence in one of…
Nigeria’s billionaire class has another major headline, and this time it belongs to Abdulsamad Rabiu. The founder of BUA Group has moved sharply higher on Africa’s wealth rankings after his fortune climbed to $15.9 billion, placing him within touching distance…
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have committed $34 million through the Bezos Earth Fund to push forward sustainable textile innovation, marking a bold move that could reshape the global fashion industry’s environmental footprint. The funding targets alternatives to polyester and…
Aliko Dangote has announced a major expansion of the Dangote Refinery that will scale production capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day, a move that is expected to reshape Nigeria’s energy landscape and strengthen Africa’s industrial standing. He revealed this…
Sierra Leone has taken a bold step into its energy future after finalising a $225 million offshore petroleum agreement with Nigeria’s Marginal Energy Limited. The deal marks one of the country’s most significant moves in recent years to attract foreign…
Botswana is stepping confidently into Africa’s fast-evolving digital economy with a bold $64 million venture capital initiative designed to unlock growth across Southern Africa. The Botswana Tech Fund is not just another investment vehicle; it signals a strategic push to…
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has stepped forward to lead a game-changing oil refinery project in East Africa, a move that could redefine the region’s energy future. Speaking at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Dangote confirmed his…