Burundi’s Ndayishimiye Says Violence Stalls Africa
Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye told the Alamein Africa Forum that persistent violence is stalling African development and disrupting farming.
October 4, 2026Topic
infrastructure finance
Kenya’s Exports to the UAE More Than Double After Iran War Slump
Kenya's sales to the United Arab Emirates more than doubled to about US$68 million in July, after the Iran war...
September 26, 2026
Ghana’s Kejetia Market Phase II in Kumasi Targets October Restart
Kejetia Phase II, the stalled extension of Kumasi’s trading complex, should restart in October, officials say, as Ghana moves to...
September 21, 2026
Uganda’s Pension Fund NSSF Says It Could Fund Kampala-Jinja Expressway
Uganda's pension fund NSSF says it could finance the Kampala-Jinja Expressway within two years if the government delivers guarantees and...
September 21, 2026
Why Africa’s smart cities will also need smarter finance
Kenya’s Konza Technopolis shows how Chinese credit, Italian engineering and local PPPs are reshaping the funding of Africa’s smart cities.
September 10, 2026
South Africa Seeks US$2.2 Billion to Modernize Transnet Rail and Ports, Revive Exports
South Africa's Transnet modernization drive seeks about US$2.2 billion to upgrade freight rail and ports and revive coal and iron...
August 18, 2026
Agusto & Co Withdraws Geregu Power Rating After US$29 Million Bond Default
Agusto & Co withdrew its rating after the Geregu Power bond default, Nigeria's first major corporate bond default in seven...
August 15, 2026
China Pledges US$28 Million Grant to Nigeria as Ties Deepen
China has pledged a US$28 million grant to Nigeria for development projects, deepening diplomatic and financial ties between Beijing and...
August 15, 2026
ATIDI Targets US$2 Billion Capital To Scale African Investment
The African Trade and Investment Development Insurance agency plans to double its capital to $2 billion, aiming to lift annual...
August 9, 2026