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