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African Union pushes for acceleration of electrification in the continent

Africa needs to accelerate the financing for energy access in the continent with clear targets and steps for ensuring the achievement of universal energy access by 2030 — this appeal was made during a recent presidential roundtable on the side-lines of the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). The event […]

AfDB loans Tunisia $87.1m to finance project in cereal sector

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Tunisia inked a deal Wednesday for a $87.1-million credit facility for the financing of a project to support the inclusive and sustainable development of the cereals industry (PADIFIC), local reports say. Samir Saied, Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning and AfDB’s Deputy Director General for North Africa Malinne Blomberg […]

DRC: campaign for 20 December legislative and presidential elections kicks off

Over 100.000 candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have officially launched a month-long campaign for the legislative provincial and municipal elections due to be held on 20 December, which also include 26 candidates running for the highest office, just as conflicts besetting several parts of the country threaten to hamper the political process. […]