Category: AFRICA

South Africa Navigates U.S. Attack on Iran

By: Nosmot Gbadamosi,Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief South Africa has issued a notably guarded response to the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, urging “dialogue” and a “peaceful resolution” to the conflict. Pretoria’s muted statement—in contrast with its outright condemnation of Israel’s strikes on Iran earlier this month—underscores the diplomatic challenges that it faces as it navigates an increasingly unpredictable administration in Washington. This balancing act may only become more complicated if an Israel-Iran cease-fire fails to hold. In recent years, Pretoria has deepened its ties with Tehran. South Africa has allowed Iranian warships to dock in…

KenGen Cancels and Reopens Tender for $247.5 Olkaria VII Geothermal Plant Consultancy Work

First Published on Jun 23, 2025 by M Kubwa,Construction Review Kenya’s state-owned electricity generator KenGen has been ordered to cancel a tender worth millions of shillings for the Olkaria VII Geothermal Plant Consultancy Work. This tender was awarded to an Italian company for consultancy services of the upcoming $247.5 million Olkaria VII Geothermal Plant. Reason for the Cancellation of Olkaria VII Geothermal Plant Consultancy Work Tender The Public Procurement and Regulatory Authority tribunal ruled out the the power producer company had unfairly awarded the tender to ELC Electroconsult SPA. ELC Electroconsult SPA…

Tackling Africa’s Illicit Financial Flows to Manage Resource-backed Loans Inbox

African Development Bank Embarks on Strengthening  Capacity The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has successfully concluded a high-level workshop and policy dialogue aimed at enhancing the Central Africa Republic’s capacity to combat illicit financial flows (IFFs) and improve the governance of resource-backed loans,says an official statement issued in Abidjan,Monday. Held in Bangui from 10-13 June 2025 under the theme “Harnessing Africa’s Wealth: Curbing Illicit Financial Flows for Resilient Growth and Development,” the four-day event brought together 80 officials from key government ministries, including Finance, Economy, Planning, Environment, Mines and Geology –…

From Discovery to Delivery: Building a Legal Framework for Namibia’s Midstream Infrastructure (by Rachel Mushabati)

Author: Senior Associate Attorney & Country Head – CLG Namibia (www.CLGGlobal.com) Namibia’s recent offshore oil discoveries mark a pivotal moment in the country’s energy sector. With major players such as Shell, TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and Galp uncovering significant reserves, Namibia is poised to become a key oil producer. However, while exploration and production activities have gained momentum, the midstream sector; involving transportation, storage, and refining of petroleum, remains underdeveloped. A strong legal framework for midstream infrastructure is essential to ensure that Namibia maximizes economic benefits, attracts investment, and builds a sustainable…

Hilton to Triple its Presence in Africa to More Than 160 Hotels

 Coinciding with Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to almost triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels trading in the coming years,says an official statement issued in Cape Town,Teusday. Across its portfolio of market-leading brands, Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels on the continent, supporting Africa’s burgeoning hospitality sector and creating approximately 18,000 jobs for local people.   Carlos Khneisser, chief development officer, Middle East & Africa, Hilton, said, “We are thrilled to announce several new hotel agreements which significantly expand…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and partners enter new alliance leveraging Islamic and Arab finance for economic transformation

VIENNA, Austria, June 17, 2025/ — Today, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), UNIDO, the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and the Union of Arab Banks (UAB), formalized new strategic partnerships under the Islamic and Arab Finance for Economic Transformation in Africa, the Arab Region and Beyond (IFETAA) Programme. Access to finance remains one of the most significant barriers to SME growth and economic transformation, particularly in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Only one in five African firms has access to credit, and those that…

African Development Bank project restores electricity in Zimbabwean communities following devastating Cyclone Idai

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, June 17, 2025/ — In March 2019, Cyclone Idai tore through Zimbabwe’s eastern districts with unprecedented fury, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Among the hardest hit regions were Chimanimani and Chipinge, where the lifelines of modern life—electricity, roads, and water systems—were severed in a matter of hours. The 155-kilometer powerline stretching from Middle Sabi to Charter, once the backbone of energy supply for Manicaland Province, lay in ruins, plunging over 300,000 people into darkness. For more than two agonizing months, industries ground to a halt, hospitals…

“Trump’s unfounded attack on Cyril Ramaphosa was an insult to all African”-President John Dramani Mahama

If we want to solve injustices in Africa today, we cannot forget the injustices that shaped our shared history   The meeting at the White House between Donald Trump and the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, was, at its heart, about the preservation of essential historical truths.   The US president’s claims of white genocide conflict with the actual racial persecution and massacres that took place during the two centuries of colonisation and nearly 50 years of apartheid in South Africa. It is not enough to be affronted by these…

ACCRA, Ghana, May 28, 2025/ — The Mining in Motion Summit (MininginMotionSummit.com) is pleased to announce the participation of Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Ghana’s Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, as a speaker. Hon. Muhammed’s involvement underscores the government’s commitment to environmentally responsible mining, technological innovation and scientific advancement in the extractive sector. As the head of the ministry leading innovation and sustainability, Hon. Muhammed is spearheading initiatives to align mining operations with national development goals and environmental stewardship. His efforts include forging partnerships with global public and private stakeholders to implement science-based solutions and…

Nigeria Partners with Chinese Investors on Two New Lithium Processing Plants

Nigeria is making bold moves to transform its mining sector by launching two major lithium processing plants this year, with significant backing from Chinese investors. According to the country’s mining minister, a $600 million facility near the Kaduna-Niger border will be commissioned this quarter, with another, a $200 million refinery near the nation’s capital, nearing completion. Alake also stated that there are two other plants under construction in Nasarawa, with completion expected before the third quarter. These projects aim to shift Nigeria away from raw mineral exports and toward domestic value…