Ghana launches the Oncology Nurse Leadership Program (ONLEP) to train specialized oncology nurses from seven African countries. The five-year program combines in-person and online training covering leadership, care quality, research, and advocacy. The initiative aims to reduce brain drain, improve cancer survival, and strengthen local oncology care systems. Africa faces over one...

Ivanhoe Mines signs deal covering 100% of Kamoa-Kakula smelter’s copper output. The smelter will process up to 500,000 tonnes annually, starting at 50% capacity. Ivanhoe secured $700 million in advance payments from partners including Trafigura, CITIC Metal, and Zijin Mining. Ivanhoe Mines launched the Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter project in 2021 to process copper produced at...

African gas projects drive significant contracts for Asian shipbuilders, especially for Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) units. South Korean and Chinese firms dominate FLNG construction, highlighting Africa's limited industrial capacity in this high-value segment. Africa loses out on economic value from the construction phase, with local content policies facing challenges due to...

Kenya plans to roll out the ANTITRAC animal identification and traceability system nationwide. The system aims to curb cattle theft and improve animal health management. Kenya targets expanding meat exports to Africa and doubling milk production by 2033. Kenya’s government is stepping up efforts to modernize its livestock sector, which contributes 42% to agricultural GDP and 12%...

Starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 30% tariff on South African agricultural exports, including citrus, beef, and wine. South Africa’s citrus industry, which exports $100 million worth of fruit annually to the U.S., will take a direct hit. President Ramaphosa condemns Trump’s decision as “unilateral” and economically unjustified, stressing the imbalance in current...

Reliable, high-capacity international connectivity is crucial for driving economic growth, enabling digital services, and promoting regional competitiveness. A second submarine cable would not only enhance service quality and reliability but also reinforce Sierra Leone’s ambition to become a key player in regional digital transformation. Sierra Leone has taken a strategic step toward enhancing...

Kolmanskop offers a haunting blend of lost wealth, colonial history, and the unstoppable force of nature. Located just a few kilometers inland from Lüderitz in southwestern Namibia, Kolmanskop was once a booming diamond mining settlement in the early 20th century. Today, it stands abandoned—half-buried in dunes—and draws visitors with its surreal beauty and stark reminder of human...

(AfDB) - On 30 June 2025 in Ouagadougou, representatives from six member countries of the Desert to Power Initiative approved key strategic documents to boost independent power production in the Sahel, at the fifth ministerial meeting of the project, spearheaded by the African Development Bank. This crucial meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of progress made in implementing the...

(AfDB) - In June 2025, a quiet but important decision marked a real turning point in African urban finance. The African Development Bank's Board of Directors approved a ZAR 2.5 billion ($139 million) corporate loan for the City of Johannesburg, marking the first time the Bank has extended financing without a sovereign guarantee to a subnational government in Africa. This funding will have a...

• Morocco to build 500 MW green-powered data center in Dakhla to boost cloud infrastructure• Part of Digital Morocco 2030, aiming for data sovereignty and regional digital leadership• Key project details still undisclosed, including cost and timeline Morocco plans to build a 500-megawatt data center powered entirely by renewable energy. This initiative is part of efforts to strengthen its...