African Female-Led Startups Secure Quarter of Deals
African startup ecosystems show encouraging gender diversity in deal participation, though funding disparities persist as
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Nigeria’s Food Processing Exports Triple in Value
Nigeria’s processed food sector has emerged as a major economic growth driver, with export values
ECOWAS Roaming Meeting Opens in Lomé
Lomé is hosting a two-day hybrid ECOWAS meeting on mobile roaming. It is the 18th
Degas to Invest $100m in Ghana Agriculture
Degas Limited will invest $100 million in Ghana over four years. The goal is to
Tema Port Now Runs 24 Hours
Tema Port has officially started 24-hour operations. This means importers can now clear goods even
Algeria Positions for Continental Trade Leadership
Algeria prepares to showcase economic transformation capabilities as host of Africa’s premier trade exhibition targeting
UN Demands $300bn Climate Adaptation Investment
United Nations calls for urgent climate financing acceleration as adaptation costs threaten economic stability across
Ghana-Ivory Coast Launch Cross-Border Agricultural Initiative
Economic Commission for Africa unveils groundbreaking project strengthening cross-border agricultural value chains between Ghana and
Japan-Tanzania Partnership Strengthens East African Investment
Japanese and Tanzanian foreign ministers have reinforced bilateral cooperation agreements, emphasizing expanded investment opportunities and
Ethiopia’s Foreign Investment Climbs Despite Bond Challenges
Ethiopia attracted $4 billion in foreign direct investment during fiscal 2025, representing modest growth amid