African Perspective
Something New is Coming to Aburi
Imagine waking up to views of nature instead of concretes walls. To birdsong instead of car horns? To fresh air…
Scottish Africa Business Association Strengthens Ties with Egypt at Subsea Expo
SABA strengthens ties with Egypt at Subsea Expo, fostering subsea and energy partnerships, with a trade delegation planned to explore opportunities across North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Africa’s $29.5 Trillion Mineral Wealth Risks Going Untapped, AFC Study Shows
Africa holds $29.5 trillion in minerals, yet underdeveloped infrastructure and misaligned demand limit value capture, while regional planning could unlock industrial and economic growth
Energy Ministers Head to Paris Forum as Investors Size Up Africa’s 2026 Energy Project Pipeline
Energy ministers from four African nations head to Paris forum, showcasing bankable projects, infrastructure progress and investment reforms as global investors seek execution-ready opportunities now.
ITFC Signs US$35 Million Facility to Strengthen Djibouti’s Maritime Bunkering Sector
ITFC signed a US$35 million financing facility with Djibouti to strengthen bunkering services, boost port competitiveness, enhance energy security, and advance trade and logistics ambitions.
African Energy Chamber Criticises Overseas Africa-Focused Energy Events, Urges Firms to Hire and Promote Africans
African Energy Chamber urges Africa-focused energy events to be held on the continent and hire Africans, warning exclusion from leadership and platforms undermines local content and sector growth.
South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Launches $8 Billion Country Programme
South Africa joins Afreximbank as its 54th member, unlocking a US$8 billion country programme to boost trade, industrial development, and regional investment across the continent.
Equatorial Guinea Deepens Gas Ambitions as Chevron Deal Lifts GEPetrol Stake in Aseng
Equatorial Guinea and Chevron signed an Aseng gas deal boosting GEPetrol’s stake to 32.55%, strengthening state participation and advancing the country’s Gas Mega Hub strategy
Legacy Customs Systems Face Extinction Without AI, ASYCUDA Founder Warns
ASYCUDA founder Jean Gurunlian warns Customs systems not built on large language models will become obsolete as static, rule-based platforms fail to keep pace with trade complexity
Africa Energy Bank Emerges as New Anchor for Frontier Oil and Gas Investment
Africa Energy Bank is emerging as a new source of risk capital to support frontier oil and gas exploration in Africa amid tightening global upstream financing conditions
AfDB Approves $3.9 M Power Sector Support Programme for 13 African Countries
The African Development Bank approved a $3.9 million programme to support 13 African countries in implementing energy reforms under Mission 300 to expand electricity access
