British multinational bank, Barclays, has formally withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a UN-backed coalition of financial institutions committed to aligning their portfolios with global climate goals. The move…
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Horn of Africa Leaders Push for Regional Digital Integration to Spur Growth and Stability
by Lisa MatataFinance ministers and development partners from across the Horn of Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating digital integration as a central strategy for driving economic growth, fostering regional stability,…
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IGAD member states forge landmark pact to tackle regional food insecurity amid growing crisis
by Lisa MatataIn response to the growing food insecurity across the Horn of Africa, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and its development partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed…
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A new $100 million agricultural investment by China’s Sinohydro Group in Angola is reigniting debate over land access, food security, and foreign influence in African agriculture. Announced in Luanda this…
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In a discovery that could redefine the future of resource extraction, China has unearthed one of the world’s most valuable gold deposits beneath the hills of Hunan Province. Estimated at…
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DRC eyes strategic U.S. partnerships to unlock Hydrocarbon potential head of Houston Energy Forum
by Lisa MatataThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is stepping up its campaign to attract foreign investment into its underexplored hydrocarbons sector ahead of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) 2025,…
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IIB East Africa earns global recognition for redefining sustainable banking in the Horn of Africa
by Lisa MatataAs the urgency to align finance with climate action grows across Africa, Intercontinental Investment Bank Group East Africa is emerging as a leading example of how banking can serve both…
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As Africa navigates its energy transition, a growing body of evidence shows that gender inclusion is not a side conversation, it is central to unlocking resilience, innovation, and impact. Recognizing…
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AfDB rallies ministers and financiers behind $100B nexus plan for water, food, energy and ecosystems
by Lisa MatataAfrican Businessescorporate sustainabilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & Analysis by Lisa Matata 20 views 4 minutes readOn July 8, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal, the African Development Bank (AfDB) convened a pivotal workshop to advance the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEF-E) Nexus Initiative—an effort to break down sectoral silos and…
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Africa’s largest gold producer is taking steps to stabilise its economy by introducing a gold price hedging scheme, aimed at protecting its rising export earnings from global market swings. With…