Tag: Africa

Africa needs to invest $9.3bn to expand oil infrastructure — report

April 25, 2024

With Africa's aging mid- and downstream oil products supply infrastructure, the countries on the continent must invest a combined $9.3 billion to expand fuel-transportation infrastructure ... Read More

African counter-terrorism summit: leaders call for more cooperation to address security challenges

April 24, 2024

African leaders have called for more regional cooperation in fighting terrorism at a high-level summit in Abuja, with Nigeria's president accusing the global community of ... Read More

US relies on rail project to counter China’s growing control over African mines

April 23, 2024

The US is planning to counter China’s strategy regarding rare metals in Africa through investing in a rail project connecting copper and cobalt mines in ... Read More

FAO warns of rising hunger levels in Africa, despite farm potential

April 19, 2024

Hunger levels in Africa are following a worrying trajectory despite the continent’s potential in terms of arable land and abundant resources, FAO chief QU Dongyu ... Read More

Global Gateway: EU holds its rank as top provider of ‘aid for trade’ in Africa and globally

April 19, 2024

The European Union remains the world’s biggest contributor of 'Aid for Trade', committing over €18 billion in 2021, with Africa being the largest recipient of ... Read More

Africa, Middle East crises high on agenda at G7 foreign ministers meeting in Italy

April 19, 2024

As foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have gathered on the Italian island of Capri, Middle Eastern and African issues are ... Read More

Wood Processing, catalyst for Africa’s industrialization – report

April 17, 2024

More investments in the wood processing industries would be conducive to African industrialization and integration, said the African natural Resources Management and Investment Center. In ... Read More

US to renew AGOA trade pact with Africa

April 14, 2024

A group of US senators introduced a bill to renew AGOA trade program with 40 nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, to help them maintain duty-free access ... Read More

World Health Day: tackling urban air pollution top priority for African governments

April 10, 2024

As the world marked World Health Day on 7 April, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted air pollution — most notably in fast-growing cities ... Read More

Sudan’s despair: no sign of truce, famine looms as war nears one-year anniversary

April 9, 2024

With Sudan’s war about to enter its second year next week, the country has been embroiled in a fierce conflict with two rival military factions ... Read More