African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, said on Friday that the Bank will integrate the African Continental…
Afreximbank launches US$6.5 billion equity capital increase
African Export-Import Bank has embarked on a US$6.5 billion General Capital Increase (GCI) to expand its capacity to deliver on…
DFC and Aspen Pharmacare Partnership Seeks to Advance COVID-19 Response and Long-Term Global Health in Africa
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) officials, joined by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Todd Haskell, today toured Aspen Pharmacare’s sterile vaccine…
Networks Partner to Catalyze Impact Investing in Africa
Africa offers arguably the highest potential impact investment opportunities globally and is poised for strong economic growth. However, this can…
Desert to Power G5 Sahel Financing Facility receives $150 million from Green Climate Fund
The African Development Bank has welcomed $150 million investment in its Desert to Power G5 Financing Facility from the Green…
DP World partners with CDC Group to create Africa investment platform
DP World has announced the creation of an investment platform in partnership with the UK’s development finance institution and impact…
Roberta Annan launches €100million Impact Fund to invest in Africa’s creative industries
Ghanaian businesswoman and entrepreneur Roberta Annan earlier this week launched a €100 million fund to channel investment into small and…
Google to invest $1 billion in Africa over five years
Google plans to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to ensure access to fast and cheaper…
Africa-focused private equity firm raises $900 million
Africa-focused private equity firm Development Partners International has raised $ 900 million in its third round of funding, closing a…
Germany commits €100 million to SEFA to unlock private investment in renewable energy
The German government will contribute €100 million to the African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), affirming its commitment…
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