Egypt: Minister Of Planning, Economic Development, And International Cooperation Discusses With The Lebanese Minister Of Economy And Trade Ways To Strengthen Economic, Trade, And Investment Relations Between The Two Countries

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) CAIRO, Egypt, November 2, 2025/APO Group/ -- H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, met with H.E. Dr. Amer Bisat, Minister of Economy and Trade of...

Africa's crossroads of hope: Building a resilient future for all

This article was produced with the support of AUDA NEPAD The world stands at a crossroads, navigating profound uncertainty. Yet, in Africa, we see beyond the immediate challenges of climate shocks, economic volatility, and fragile supply chains....

Africa Data Centres and Wingu Africa’s pan-African collaboration

Creating reciprocal opportunities. Wingu Africa, which positions itself as the pioneering specialist provider of carrier-neutral, tier three-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa Data Centres, which...

Africa's payment revolution: PAPSS network expands, powering continental trade dream

PAPSS has received the highest possible endorsement from the African Union Heads of State and the continent’s Central Bank Governors, who have adopted it as the official payment and settlement platform for implementing the AfCFTA. This unified...

Africa: Record solar panel surge ignites opportunity

According to energy think-tank Ember, solar panel imports into Africa hit an all-time high in the 12 months to June 2025, reaching 15,032MW. That represents a dramatic 60% increase from the 9,379MW imported in the previous year. This surge is the...

Cultural renaissance: How globalization is inspiring a new wave of cultural identity and creativity

In an era defined by rapid globalization and digital connectivity, cultures across the world are undergoing a remarkable renaissance. Far from being erased by global trends, local identities are being reimagined, revived, and celebrated in new...

Politics behind Zimbabwe's celebrity car bonanza

Zimbabwe's arts industry has in recent months been dominated not by new albums or films, but by headlines of cars, cash, and controversy. From luxury SUVs to wads of U.S. dollars, a pattern has emerged - businessman Wicknell Chivayo, often flanked...

Africa’s Youthful Majority vs Aging Leaders: Bridging the Divide for Change Amid Entrenched Power

Africa is a continent of contrasts. It boasts the youngest population in the world, with over 60% of its people under the age of 25, yet it is governed by some of the oldest leaders globally, many of whom have clung to power for decades. This...

EIB invests €20 million in Amethis Europe Expansion Fund to support European SMEs growing in Africa

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB invests in a new fund connecting European and African economies, helping European SMEs expand their activities on the continent. €20 million investment...

Saudi Egyptian Developers Launch Central Project in New Cairo

Strategic Partnership and Investment Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), a leading construction firm with significant operations in the Middle East, has announced a partnership with Saudi Egyptian Developers (SED) to develop “Central” in New...

Egypt, US hold round of strategic dialogue on African issues

A round of the Strategic Dialogue between Egypt and the United States on African Affairs was held. It was chaired on the Egyptian side by Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates and on the US side by Masad...

Government working to strengthen peace, security architecture — Vice-President

The government is working to strengthen the country’s peace and security architecture to address the risk of violent extremism in the country. This includes collaborating with Ghana’s neighbouring countries to collectively address the threats of...

Accor and Mayan to develop five hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

French hotel group Accor and UAE-based hotel developer Mayan Properties have reached a master development agreement to accelerate growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. The arrangement will see the two entities partner to develop five hotels across the...

Resource exploitation: Threat to health, sovereignty of African nations

Africa, for over two centuries, has been victim to a legacy of resource exploitation. In February of this year, a tailings dam at Sino-Metals Leach Zambia collapsed. According to an independent audit by Drizit Zambia Ltd. nearly 1.5 million tons...

GIP and mPharma Ghana expand access to affordable healthcare across West Africa

Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has announced a strategic investment in mPharma Ghana Ltd, a patient-centred and technology-driven healthcare company...

Standard Bank Delivers R1.92bn Equity Financing towards Africa’s Largest Hybrid Renewable Energy Cluster

Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, is proud to announce the successful close of a bespoke R1.92 billion equity financing solution for H1 Holdings (H1), a leading Black-owned infrastructure investment and development company. The...

Oramah, Catalyst For Africa’s Economic Renaissance – Maritime Bank MD

The president and chief executive officer of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Adeniran Aderogba, has described Professor Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, president and chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank...

Morocco and Andalusia strengthen cultural ties and sign a memorandum for the conservation of the Hassan II Pavilion in Seville

The Moroccan enclave of Essaouira was the setting for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Morocco and the Regional Government of Andalusia to preserve the Hassan II Pavilion in Seville, Spain, which was once the Moroccan...

Inside Africa’s bid to finance its own infrastructure

The 5000MW Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) commissioned on Sept.9, this year, is Africa’s biggest hydroelectricity facility. The African Union is doubling down on infrastructure financing to spur development across the continent. COURTESY...

Africa Intelligence Brief For November 1 And 2, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) The period of November 1 and 2, 2025, witnessed notable advancements in African politics, defense collaborations, market integrations, and business expansions. In North Africa, negotiations progressed on U.S.-Morocco...