The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora moved to close one of the quiet gaps in global conservation enforcement in late November, when its…
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Ethiopia and Nigeria launch Rail-based LNG Corridor to expand energy access and cut deforestation across Africa
by John ThigaAfricaEnergy & TransitionEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainability partnerships by John Thiga 25 views 4 minutes readEthiopia and Nigeria have launched a large-scale infrastructure initiative aimed at reshaping Africa’s energy access, industrial capacity and environmental trajectory, positioning rail transport as an alternative to cross-border gas pipelines.…
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Morocco advances dual deepwater Port strategy to anchor energy, mineral and green hydrogen trade by 2026 and 2028
by John ThigaAfricaBusinessEnergy & TransitionNews & AnalysisSustainabilitySustainable development by John Thiga 26 views 3 minutes readMorocco will open two new deepwater ports on its Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts as part of a national push to expand energy, mineral and green hydrogen trade, with operations scheduled…
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Proparco provides $1.7 million guarantee to boost Senegalese SMEs through Teranga Capital Investment portfolio
by John ThigaAfricaBusinessFinance & EconomyNews & AnalysisSustainability partnerships by John Thiga 15 views 3 minutes readProparco has provided a €1.5 million ($1.7 million) investment guarantee to Teranga Capital, aimed at supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Senegal. The guarantee is designed…
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South Africa secures $200 million private Freight Rail Investment as Traxtion expands capacity with 46 new locomotives
by John ThigaAfricaBusinessEconomic ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainable developmenttransport by John Thiga 19 views 3 minutes readSouth Africa has secured its largest private freight rail investment to date, with Traxtion committing R3.4 billion, just over $200 million, to expand the country’s freight rail capacity. The agreement…
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DRC and Rwanda formalize mineral export oversight with the United States in Strategic Security Pact
by John ThigaAfricaEconomic ResponsibilityInternational NewsMiningSustainabilitySustainability partnerships by John Thiga 26 views 5 minutes readThe United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda have formalized a new framework linking mineral governance, regional security, and industrial investment, signaling a major shift in how critical…
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Global study highlights Africa’s rangelands as critical assets for food security and climate resilience
by John ThigaAfricaEnvironmental ResponsibilityInternational NewsSustainable development by John Thiga 29 views 4 minutes readA new global assessment of rangelands has underscored the strategic value of Africa’s vast pastoral landscapes for food security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods, revealing that these ecosystems, often dismissed…
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Nuclear power gains green finance backing as UK and World Bank shift policies: Implications for Africa
by John ThigaAfricaEnvironmental ResponsibilityInternational NewsRenewable energySustainability by John Thiga 21 views 4 minutes readThe UK government has formally designated nuclear power as eligible for green financing from November 27, a decision that recalibrates the definition of sustainable energy and is expected to influence…
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CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) recently secured a fresh US$200 million in senior debt to expand its portfolio of renewable power projects across Africa, deepening its role in supplying clean electricity to…
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Uganda’s state oil company flags nine new potential wells, signaling significant crude deposits in Albertine Rift
by John ThigaAfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionNews & AnalysisSustainable development by John Thiga 21 views 3 minutes readUganda’s state-owned oil company, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), has announced the identification of nine potential oil wells in the Kasuruban exploration block, describing the deposits as “significant” in…