Africa Focus

Opec Fund approves $1bn in financing

The Opec Fund for International Development (Opec Fund) approved nearly $1 billion in development financing in Q4 2024...

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Afreximbank signs major hydropower project in DRC

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a project preparation facility financing agreement for its private-sector...

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$29m solar project to boost Chad's energy access

The African Development Bank Group has approved €28 million ($29 million) for the construction of solar power plants in Gassi...

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Promoting gender equality in S Africa's energy transition

A series of events held between November 12-15 in South Africa marked several strides forward in advancing gender equality in...

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AfDB invests $30m in AFC to boost climate action

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to launch...