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African regional blocs expand mediation team for Congo conflict resolution

The East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) have substantially restructured their joint mediation initiative for the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict, expanding the panel of negotiators and enhancing its regional representation. Following Monday’s virtual summit, the two influential regional organizations increased the mediation team from three to five members, appointing additional […]

Power grid development: UK’s CDC to invest up to $300 million in Africa

CDC Group, the UK government’s foreign investment arm, has announced it will invest $300 million in power grid development in Africa over the next five years.   This contribution will be made through Gridworks, a company that will be launched shortly to this end. The company will make investments in African transmission networks, but also […]

Ghana becomes Africa’s top gold producer

Ghana has become the first-largest gold producer in Africa followed by South Africa, according to data released by the World Bank. According to the Washington-based institution, Ghana exported 158 tons of gold in 2018, about 15% increase over the previous year. Ghana has thus dethroned South Africa and returned to the high volumes of the […]