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AfDB highlights Africa’s critical minerals potential

Africa is poised to play a leading role in energy transition as it continues to attract prime investors thanks to its large deposits of critical minerals, African Development Bank chief Akinwumi Adesina said. Speaking at the opening of the African Investment Forum in Rabat, Adesina said Africa holds 95% of chromium, 90% of Platinum Group […]

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AIF 2022 attracts record investment pledges, but fails in solving Africa’s infrastructure paradox

This year’s African Investment Forum (AIF), the continent’s premier investment platform, attracted a record $63.8bn in investment pledges for infrastructure projects, but experts warn of historically low success rates in bringing projects into fruition. The vast networking event brings together African entrepreneurs, decision-makers, bankers. In 72 hours, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and its partners […]

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Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline: A powerful tool for development, regional integration – ONHYM Chief

The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project is a genuine powerful tool for development and regional integration, stressed, in Abidjan, Director General of Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), Amina Benkhadra. “It is a transformative project for our continent,” said Benkhadra who was speaking before a panel of investors on the sidelines of the 3rd […]