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Hyundai and AfDB outline cooperation on African mobility and industry
September 18, 2026
Hyundai and AfDB outline cooperation on African mobility and industry

Hyundai Motor Group and the African Development Bank have signed a Letter of Intent to support industrial development and sustainable growth in Africa.

Energy disruption raises purchasing and delivery costs for Nigerian businesses
September 18, 2026
Energy disruption raises purchasing and delivery costs for Nigerian businesses

Disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is creating a mixed economic picture for Nigeria, according to September analysis by Business A.M.

Afreximbank and BADEA discuss joint support for larger African projects
September 18, 2026
Afreximbank and BADEA discuss joint support for larger African projects

Afreximbank and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, BADEA, have discussed expanding their partnership to support trade and development across the continent.

Central African gold investigation puts provenance in the spotlight
September 18, 2026
Central African gold investigation puts provenance in the spotlight

An investigation into gold trading from the Central African Republic has drawn attention to the commercial networks connecting mineral production with overseas markets.

Critical minerals growth brings environmental scrutiny to African sourcing
September 18, 2026
Critical minerals growth brings environmental scrutiny to African sourcing

Growing interest in Africa’s critical minerals is increasing attention to the environmental effects of extraction.

Agrifood finance debate puts supply-chain investment in focus
September 18, 2026
Agrifood finance debate puts supply-chain investment in focus

A June preview of the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably summit highlighted an annual African agricultural financing gap estimated at more than US$100 billion.

East African electric mobility investment highlights the importance of local readiness
September 18, 2026
East African electric mobility investment highlights the importance of local readiness

Electric motorcycle investment is developing unevenly across East African markets, according to June reporting by The EastAfrican.

Morocco and Egypt pursue closer industrial and logistics connections
September 18, 2026
Morocco and Egypt pursue closer industrial and logistics connections

Morocco and Egypt are pursuing closer industrial cooperation, with potential connections across manufacturing, logistics and renewable energy.

IFC backs Caribbean fund for business growth and resilient infrastructure
September 18, 2026
IFC backs Caribbean fund for business growth and resilient infrastructure

The International Finance Corporation has announced an investment of up to US$15 million in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund Debt Sub-Fund.

Jamaica roadshow connects businesses with Africa–Caribbean trade finance
September 18, 2026
Jamaica roadshow connects businesses with Africa–Caribbean trade finance

Afreximbank held its first Jamaica roadshow in Kingston on 2 June 2026, presenting trade finance, investment and advisory services to businesses, financial institutions and government representatives.

Clarissa acquisition highlights the commercial reach of African storytelling
September 18, 2026
Clarissa acquisition highlights the commercial reach of African storytelling

CANEX Creations has highlighted Clarissa as a milestone in its work to bring African intellectual property to international audiences.

CANEX anthology brings African and Caribbean writing to the book trade
September 18, 2026
CANEX anthology brings African and Caribbean writing to the book trade

Afreximbank has unveiled Instances of Exceptional Moments of Hunger, an anthology developed through the 2024 CANEX Creative Writing Workshop.