Military Takes Over Power in Sudan
Military Takes Over Power in Sudan Sudan’s Minister of Defense, Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf, announced on Thursday that President Omar al-Bashir has been ousted…
Africa
World Bank Lowers 2019 Growth Forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa
World Bank Lowers 2019 Growth Forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa The World Bank has lowered its growth projection for sub-Saharan Africa in 2019. According to the…
Refinitiv Releases Sub-Saharan Africa Investment Banking Review for Q1 2019
Refinitiv releases Sub-Saharan Africa Investment Banking Review for Q1 2019 Refinitiv, one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, today announced…
Nigeria, Cape Verde Finalise Air Transport Agreement
Nigeria, Cape Verde Finalise Air Transport Agreement The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, says the Federal Government and the government of Cape…
Private Sector Operators to Sign $1.2bn Investment Deal With African Nations
Private Sector Operators to Sign $1.2bn Investment Deal With African Nations A number of African nations and private sector operators will sign projects worth $1.2…
Tanzania Launches International Gold Centre
Tanzania Launches International Gold Centre In an effort to deepen mining sector reforms and reduce smuggling of solid minerals, Tanzania has launched an international gold…
Bwala Africa Raises Undisclosed Funding from Silicon Valley Investor
Bwala Africa Raises Undisclosed Funding from Silicon Valley Investor Rapidly growing Bwala Africa raises undisclosed funding from experienced Silicon Valley investor, Justin Caldbeck, to solve…
NNPC Considers Extending Gas Pipeline to Algeria
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is considering extending the ongoing Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline system across the Sahara to Algeria in North Africa. NNPC’s Group Managing…
African Private Equity Fundraising hit $2.7bn in 2018
African Private Equity Fundraising hit $2.7bn in 2018 African private equity has remained robust with the total value of fundraising increasing to $2.7bn in 2018…
Zimbabwe to Allow Foreign Platinum Miners Control Local Operations
Zimbabwe to Allow Foreign Platinum Miners Control Local Operations Zimbabwe will scrap a law that denies foreign platinum mining companies control of their operations in…