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Africa: extreme weather events caused 3,000 deaths in 2025
Extreme climate events have caused more than 3,000 deaths and affected over 13 million people across Africa in 2025, according…
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Central African Republic : Prisca Roseline Mano elected mayor of Bangui
Prisca Roseline Mano was elected mayor of Bangui on 17 June, winning 30 votes against 29 for her rival Adrienne…
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Zimbabwe : MPs vote to extend presidential term from 5 to 7 years
Zimbabwe parliament has approved, by a large majority, constitutional amendments delaying the 2028 elections to 2030 and extending President Emmerson…
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The Islamic Development Bank opens its 51st Annual Meeting with USD 190 billion in commitments
With 57 member countries across four continents and over $190 billion in cumulative commitments since its inception in 1975, the…
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Electricity access rate is estimated at 60% in West Africa
In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) region, energy sector regulators are strengthening their cooperation. Meeting in Cotonou…
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Equatorial Guinea : government resigns after failing to meet targets
Equatorial Guinea is entering a new political phase following the collective resignation of the government led by Manuel Osa Nsue…
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The Interview – Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth at the African Development Bank (AfDB) : « Mission 300 has evolved into a movement as more partners join and commit to its goals »
In this edition of the Interview, Kevin Kariuki outlines the bank’s energy policy and preferred energy mix, highlighting the rapid…
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Africa : Aviation Sector Generates USD 120 Billion in Revenue and Contributes USD75 Billion to GDP
Meeting in Lomé from 15 to 19 June 2026, the key players in African aviation are seeking to remove the…
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Africa : Over 2,000 participants convene in Baku for the 51st Annual Meetings of the IsDB
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is hosting the 51st Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group from 16…
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Africa – ECOWAS : Cross-border trade sticks at 15%
On 16 June 2026, ECOWAS met in Banjul, The Gambia, to remove the structural barriers hindering regional economic integration. Although…
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