Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Africa

May 25, 2026

Africa holds 60% of world’s best solar potential, says environmentalist

Africa holds 60% of the world’s best solar resources, yet the continent currently accounts for only a tiny fraction of global installed capacity and clean energy investment.

Solar panels
May 22, 2026

Sustainable Nuclear Energy: Tanzanian president seeks stronger African cooperation

President Samia Hassan has called for stronger cooperation among African countries and international partners to advance peaceful and sustainable nuclear energy development.

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan
May 20, 2026

World Bank to scale up Africa guarantees to $6 billion by 2030

The World Bank Group says its Guarantee Platform aims to double its annual issuance of guarantees in Africa to 6.4 billion dollars by 2030.

Ajay Banga
May 19, 2026

Does it matter to Africa if Nigel Farage comes to Number 10?

I’m concerned, however, that if Farage’s Reform benefits from the impending Labour chaos, Africa’s relations with Britain could be heading for a very long winter.

Nigel Farage and Prime Minister Keir Starmer
May 15, 2026

IFC boss Makhtar Diop meets Tinubu, targets investments in energy, other sectors

Mr Diop said the IFC is interested in discussing modalities for collaboration with Nigeria.

Tinubu/Makhtar Diop
May 14, 2026

Group criticises rising exports of Kenya’s wildlife as more than 870,000 animals enter global trade 

The group said 93% of animal exports from Kenya were commercial and largely destined for North America, Europe, and Asia.

World Animal Protection (WAP)
May 14, 2026

France seeks stronger partnership with Africa at Kenyan summit

Nicolas Forissier, France’s minister delegate for foreign trade and economic attractiveness, says France is eager to build a win-win partnership with Africa.

2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya
May 13, 2026

CSOs condemn France-sponsored Kenya summit, allege exploitation of Africa

During the summit, President Emmanuel Macron announced a €23 billion investment. 

Macron
May 13, 2026

Russia warns Hormuz blockade could trigger global recession

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has already triggered a global energy crisis and could lead to higher food and fertilizer prices and a recession of the entire global economy.

Vladmir Putin
May 12, 2026

African leaders push credit reforms at summit with France

African leaders pushed for easier access to credit to help fund major investments and boost economic growth at a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron.

African leaders in Kenya