Africa’s Capital Reset: Markets, Infrastructure, and the Fight Over Risk Pricing
Weekly Intelligence Briefing for Investors, Executives, and Decision-Makers Nairobi hosted the most consequential Africa-Europe diplomatic gathering in a decade this week, as 30 heads of state joined France’s Macron to push for a fundamental rethink of how global capital prices African risk. At the same time, Africa’s two largest listed telecom operators reported their strongest […]
ANC Shifts Crisis Meeting on Ramaphosa Scandal to Wednesday as Pressure Mounts
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has moved an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s long-running Phala Phala scandal from Tuesday to Wednesday, party sources confirmed Tuesday. The last-minute shift comes after the Constitutional Court revived impeachment proceedings against the president over the so-called “Farmgate” affair, in which thieves stole large […]
UN Bets Big on Nairobi: $340 Million Expansion Signals Africa’s Rising Global Clout
In a landmark move that underscores Africa’s growing importance on the world stage, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres joined Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday to break ground on a $340 million expansion of the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON). The project – the largest infrastructure investment the UN Secretariat has ever made in Africa […]
African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Renegade Intel Platform to Position Oil & Gas at the Center of the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Drive
Africa’s premier energy event, African Energy Week (AEW), is placing the global AI data center evolution at the forefront of Africa’s energy transformation with the launch of dedicated platform: Renegade Intel. Taking place during the strategic program from October 12-16 in Cape Town, the platform will connect African energy producers, technology firms, financiers and digital […]
95th Periodic Meeting of Heads of Operations Arab Coordination Group: Advancing Progress and Enhancing Development Impact Virtual Meeting, 11–12 May 2026
The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (www.TheACG.org) held its 95th periodic technical meeting of Heads of Operations virtually on 11–12 May 2026 to discuss development projects and joint initiatives. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation, reviewing ongoing initiatives, and identifying priorities for development financing in the upcoming phase, while also highlighting efforts aimed at enhancing coordination […]
Updates on the 2026 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www.IsDBInstitute.org) announces that the IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics will be awarded every two years, alternating between the Knowledge Contribution and Development Solutions categories. The next cycle of the Prize will be launched in 2027 under the “Development Solutions Achievement” category. This cycle will focus on recognizing […]
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Launches the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (https://AfricaCDC.org) has announced the launch of the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics (ASAG), a new continental advisory mechanism established to provide independent, multidisciplinary, and trusted technical guidance on the strategic governance and implementation of genomics across Africa. The launch of ASAG marks a pivotal step […]
Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Pre-Conference to Set the Stage for $70B Investment Drive
The Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2026 conference and exhibition will once again host a dedicated pre-conference on September 8 in Luanda, ahead of the main event taking place from September 9–10. This strategic platform sets the technical and regulatory foundation for high-level discussions shaping Angola’s upstream and midstream investment landscape. Featuring a series of in-depth presentations […]
Angola: Flood Survivors Living in Precarious Conditions
Ensure Urgent Assistance; Investigate Alleged Lack of Maintenance A railway bridge damaged by heavy floods near the Benguela station in Angola, April 23, 2026. © 2026 Phill Magakoe / AFP via Getty Images New York, USA,12 May 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Angolan authorities should carry out an independent and credible investigation into the Cavaco […]
Macron Unveils €23 Billion Africa Investment Plan At Nairobi Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a €23 billion investment package for Africa during the Africa Forward Franco-African Business Forum held in Nairobi. This story is written and edited by Global South World The two-day summit convened African heads of state and business leaders as France moves to strengthen and reshape its engagement with the continent, […]
