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Africa’s top cobalt producer moves closer to launching its first stock exchange after $1.25billion Eurobond debut

Ayodeji Adegboyega,First published,24 June 2026 09:34 AM The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa’s largest producer of cobalt and one of the world’s most mineral-rich nations, is moving closer to launching its first stock exchange as the government seeks to build the financial infrastructure needed to attract investment beyond the mining sector. DR Congo has signed a partnership with the IFC to support the creation of the Kinshasa Stock Exchange. The move comes months after the country raised $1.25 billion through its debut Eurobond issuance. Authorities hope the exchange will expand financing…

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Burkina Faso Condemns European Parliament Resolution, Summons EU Envoy

News, Sub-Regional,Fist published,June 22, 2026 The Burkinabe government on Monday condemned a recent resolution adopted by the European Parliament, as well as comments made by French Member of the European Parliament Christophe Gomart, describing them as “false,” “contemptuous,” and disconnected from the realities facing Burkina Faso. In response, Foreign Affairs Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré summoned the head of the European Union delegation in Ouagadougou, Philippe Bronchain, to formally convey the country’s dissatisfaction. According to the minister, the resolution was based on inaccurate information and failed to acknowledge the sacrifices and efforts made…

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Uganda to host Maiden FHS Africa in February 2027

Uganda will host the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa for the first time on 2-3 February 2027, marking a major milestone for the country’s tourism and hospitality sector and reinforcing its ambition to become one of Africa’s leading investment destinations according to an official statement issued by  event organizers,The Bench. The announcement,the statement said, follows a partnership between the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and the bench – the organisers of FHS Africa, the continent’s leading hospitality investment platform. The summit,it added, will bring together global investors, hotel developers, operators, tourism…

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Netherlands, Germany to return 2,000 looted artefacts to Ghana

The Governments of the Netherlands and Germany have announced plans to return about 2,000 looted artefacts and items of cultural significance to Ghana as part of ongoing international restitution efforts. The announcement was made during the Next Steps Conference, where ambassadors of both countries presented a catalogue of the artefacts scheduled for repatriation to President John Dramani Mahama at the plenary session. President Mahama receives catalogue from Dutch Ambassador Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 20, describing it as a…

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Strenghening historical relations,Opening new Avenues for Dev’t

Tanzania-Namibia Presidents sign Cooperation Agreements The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, have witnessed the signing of four cooperation agreements between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Namibia, a move expected to further strengthen the historic relations between the two countries and open new avenues for development according to a Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs X post on Saturday. The agreements were signed at the State House in Dar…

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Ghana-based Origen Private Debt Fund is participating in the $137 million financing of Project Shiprite.

Ghana-based Origen Private Debt Fund is participating in the $137 million financing of Project Shiprite, with a GHS 23 million (about $2 million) local-currency debt commitment. Developed by Prime Meridian Docks under a 25-year concession with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Project Shiprite will deliver a floating dry dock and ship repair facility at the Port of Takoradi in Ghana. “Origen’s investment contributes to the project’s late-stage financing, helping advance a critical piece of maritime infrastructure that will strengthen Ghana’s shipping industry, reduce vessel downtime, and position the country…

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AfDB, Brazil sign deal to boost agriculture across Africa

By Bob Koigi | Channel: agribusiness,First published,June 18,2026 The African Development Bank Group and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand collaboration across agriculture, health, climate resilience, skills development and private sector growth in Africa. Signed in Abidjan, the agreement establishes a framework for long-term cooperation that combines the African Development Bank Group’s financing and regional reach with Brazil’s experience in areas including tropical agriculture, renewable energy, public health systems and enterprise development. Partnership focuses on shared development priorities Martin Fregene, Officer in Charge of the…

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AIM Talks China 2026 Advances UAE–China Cooperation Through High Level Engagement in Guangzhou

From advanced AI and smart mobility to trade, investment, and city level cooperation, high level engagements reinforce the next phase of UAE–China economic alignment Guangzhou, China — June 2026: As part of AIM Talks China 2026, H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, led a high level UAE delegation concluded a series of strategic engagements in Guangzhou underscoring the accelerating momentum of UAE–China cooperation across the industrial, technological, and economic sectors driving future growth. These engagements further reinforced the event’s role as a practical platform…

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Dubai Woodshow 2026…An expose on how Technologies is Shaping Global Timber Trade

With just three days remaining until the opening of Dubai WoodShow 2026, the global wood and woodworking machinery industry is preparing to convene in Dubai for a business focused edition highlighting the technologies reshaping timber trade. Taking place from 22 to 24 June 2026 at the world Trade Center, the exhibition brings together more than 400 exhibitors, over 600 international brands, 5 international country pavilions, and participation from more than 45 countries. At the center of these industry shifts, Dubai WoodShow serves as a strategic platform for exploring the innovations…

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Eni’s Gambian, Guinea Entry Tests the Next Frontier in West African Exploration

Eni awarded 1,300 km2 across offshore Block A1 in The Gambia. Energy major also secures reconnaissance rights across 15 deepwater Guinea blocks. Dual deals signal rising confidence in the next phase of MSGBC frontier exploration.Italian energy major Eni has strengthened its position in the MSGBC frontier through a pair of major offshore agreements in Guinea and The Gambia, securing basin-scale acreage across two of West Africa’s least-explored hydrocarbon provinces. The company’s latest expansion places the supermajor at the forefront of the region’s next exploration wave, raising fresh questions about how the region’s improving investment climate and offshore potential…

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