UK backs AfDB with $1b for S’Africa’s clean energy transition
The African Development Bank has secured a $1 billion guarantee from the United Kingdom to increase lending towards South Africa’s effort to transition towards renewable energy and build a greener economy. According to a press statement made available, the backing…
AfDB, Google partner on SMEs digitalisation
The African Development Bank and Google have formalized operations aimed at advancing digital transformation in Africa. According to a statement, both parties signed a Letter of Intent during the Global Africa Business Initiative at the United Nations General Assembly in…
Morocco to spend $11.6m on earthquake victims, infrastructure
Following the earthquake that devastated Morocco, killing over 2000 people, the King, Mohammed VI, has revealed that the nation will spend $11.6 million (120 billion dirhams) to rebuild parts of the country hit by the September 8 earthquake, BBC reports….
Why Putin called me – Mali’s military leader
Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita said on Tuesday that he had spoken on the phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation in Niger, where a junta seized power in a coup last month. Putin “stressed the importance of…
Be Firm Against Military Coups – Tinubu Tasks African Leaders
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya, called on African leaders to respect democracy, the rule of law and ensure political stability. Report has it that Tinubu disclosed this in a statement by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to…