Kigali conference signals shift from climate ambition to action in Africa
March 25, 2026
Rwanda hosts leaders to turn climate ambition into action, leveraging systems, investment, and scalable solutions
Rwanda hosts leaders to turn climate ambition into action, leveraging systems, investment, and scalable solutions
South Africa is making a strategic push into the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector, injecting R29.9 million (~$1.9 million) into Canadian company Giyani Metals (Toronto-listed) to advance its local battery supply chain ambitions
The European Union has unveiled a €290 million investment package for Nigeria, reinforcing its strategic push to deepen economic ties with Africa’s largest economy amid rising global competition for influence on the continent
Zijin Mining Group launches major lithium mine in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
China expands Africa ties via Kenya, South Africa, Seychelles tour.
Nigeria’s push reflects growing global competition for Africa’s critical minerals, positioning the country as a strategic player in supplying materials essential for renewable energy and technological development
The World Bank has approved a $240 million financing package to support coastal protection and economic development in Benin and Mauritania
Gabon is intensifying efforts to reduce its dependence on imported poultry, turning to Senegal for technical support as it prepares to implement a nationwide chicken import ban by 2027, as reported by BIA
Nigeria’s business landscape continues to witness notable shifts as Abdulsamad Rabiu, the country’s second-richest man, records a sharp rise in his fortune
For many years, African nations relied heavily on petroleum imports from the Middle East, but this has become increasingly difficult due to the ongoing conflict
