UAE flexes its climate finance muscles to contribute to Africa’s green energy transition

As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) prepares to host the COP28 climate summit from 30 November to 12 December, the Gulf state has made a marked presence in Africa’s burgeoning green finance sector, with a group of Emirati investors having unveiled a landmark $4.5 billion pledge to invest in clean energy projects on the continent […]

Burundi government kills at least 22 in pre-election violence

The Burundian government said on Tuesday it had killed at least 22 “wrongdoers” in what it described as violence linked to upcoming presidential election scheduled for May. “Wrongdoers took advantage of this electoral period thinking people are distracted,” police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye said on the state broadcaster RTNB. “The population should remain calm because security […]

Morocco’s Managem completes Sudan gold mine partnership with China’s Wanbao

Morocco’s mining company Managem completed its partnership with China’s Wanbao to acquire 65% of Gabgaba gold mine in Sudan.   The deal is in line with Managem strategy to develop its investments in Africa and develop its activities in Sudan, Managem said in a statement.   Managem together with Wanbao will expand the Gabgaba mine […]