Ethiopia is poised to host Africa’s largest airport as a China-based financial institution has pledged $500 million toward the $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, according to Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO…
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Singapore and Malawi have signed a new agreement to develop carbon credit cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, setting the stage for the two countries to build a…
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29 African countries commit to deliver electricity to 300 million people by 2030 at inaugural Mission 300 Day in Morocco
by Carlton OlooOn 25 November 2025, the Africa Investment Forum’s Market Days in Rabat hosted the inaugural “Mission 300” Day, a high-stakes gathering of African energy ministers, development banks, investors and philanthropic…
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The COP30 UN climate summit concluded in Belém, Brazil on 21st November 2025, with a suite of incremental agreements that left many African delegates and climate advocates feeling a profound…
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Amazon in the spotlight, promises in the shadows: How much did COP30 really deliver for forests and indigenous communities?
by Carlton OlooMore than 50 countries and thousands of delegates gathered in Belém, Brazil, under the humid Amazon skies for COP30; a summit explicitly framed as the “forest COP” and widely expected…
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Inside G20 Declaration: Landmark commitments on Africa’s energy, debt, and climate agenda
by Carlton OlooGlobal leaders meeting in Johannesburg for the first-ever G20 Summit held on African soil adopted their final declaration on the opening day of deliberations, breaking from the long-standing tradition of…
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Devki Group breaks ground on Uganda Steel Plant set to transform East Africa’s industrial future
by Carlton OlooKenya’s Devki Group broke ground on a US$500 million steel plant in Tororo, Uganda, on November 23, 2025, with Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, William Ruto of Kenya and Paul…
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The European Union has committed €7 billion to support renewable energy development across Africa, an investment aimed at closing the continent’s persistent energy access gap while advancing global climate goals.…
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President Ramaphosa’s G20 opening speech sets Africa-focused agenda on debt, climate finance and minerals
by Carlton OlooPresident Cyril Ramaphosa opened the G20 Leaders’ Summit (22-23 November 2025) by calling on world leaders to confront global crises with “solidarity, equality and sustainability,” setting the stage for negotiations…
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First-ever G20 on African soil opens in Johannesburg with climate finance and debt reform at the forefront
by Carlton OlooWorld leaders convened in Johannesburg on Saturday for the first G20 summit to take place on African soil, marking a significant moment for both South Africa and the wider continent.…