September 14, 2023
Africa: Knights and Apps and Octavia Carbon Triumph in the Eastern African Stage of the EDF Pulse Africa Tour Competition
Knights and Apps and Octavia Carbon won the Eastern African stage of the EDF Pulse Africa Tour, which is part of the more global EDF Pulse Africa innovation competition. Read more »
August 25, 2022
Africa: STIMA Partners with India's One Electric For Kenyan Electric Motorcycle Market.
The battery swapping technology specialist STIMA and the India’s leading electric motorcycle manufacturer OneElectric have partnered to deploy 3,000 rechargeable electric… Read more »
March 23, 2021
East Africa: Malagasy start-up Jirogasy launches fundraising to finance its solar computer and expansion in East Africa
After a year marked by the launch of its solar computer Jirodesk II, the Malagasy company joins the Seedstar and Shell Foundation's acceleration program. This is an opportunity for… Read more »
February 26, 2021
Madagascar: Solar powered computers accelerate digital literacy in Madagascar
- 230 million jobs across Africa will require some level of digital literacy by 2030, translating to 650 million training opportunities and a… Read more »
February 10, 2020
Africa: 37th Session of the NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee
Addis Ababa, February 8, 2020 – The NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC) provides leadership to NEPAD, sets policies, priorities and its… Read more »
July 11, 2019
Kenya: Paul Maasdorp named partner at Emerging Capital Partners
Paul Maasdorp has just been named a Partner at Emerging Capital Partners (ECP), one of the oldest pan-African private equity investors. He will retain his role as a… Read more »
May 17, 2019
Africa: Wari signs a strategic partnership with Rwandan smartphone manufacturer Mara Phones accross the African continent
16th May 2019 at Vivatech, Paris, France - Wari and Mara Phones announce the signing of a strategic partnership to enable delivery of financial and commercial services to Wari… Read more »
February 21, 2019
Djibouti: Djibouti Affirms Its Position As a World Class Commercial and Logistics Hub
A year ago, on February 22nd 2018, the State of Djibouti prematurely terminated the concession for the Doraleh container port, awarded in 2006 to Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT),… Read more »
February 08, 2019
Africa: Postponement of the 37th Session of the AUDA-NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee
Addis Ababa, February 8, 2019 – The 37th Session of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC), scheduled… Read more »
December 19, 2018
Kenya: ECP invests in leading Kenyan restaurant chain, Artcaffé Group
Nairobi, Kenya, December 19, 2018 – Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) announces an investment to acquire a substantial majority in Artcaffé Group… Read more »
November 15, 2018
Africa: Emerging Capital Partners raises over US $640 million and closes fourth Pan-African fund
The largest private equity fund for African investment since September 2016, ECP Africa Fund IV attracted a broad range of public and corporate investors based in Africa, Europe,… Read more »
September 21, 2018
Africa: Nairobi hosts the first Africa Environment Partnership Platform (AEPP)
The theme for the AEPP meeting was “50 years of Environmental Governance and Sustainability in Africa”, marking this important milestone in the annals of Africa’s… Read more »
September 10, 2018
Djibouti: The Government of Djibouti announces the nationalization of the shares held by Port of Djibouti, S.A. in Doraleh Container Terminal
Republic of Djibouti, September 10 2018 - On 22 February 2018, the State of Djibouti terminated the concession for the Doraleh container terminal, granted in 2006 to… Read more »
August 17, 2018
Madagascar: President Hery Rajaonarimampianina announces his candidacy for a new term
Antananarivo, August 17, 2018. At the end of a five-year term of remarkable economic performance, recognized by the largest international organizations, among them the World… Read more »
August 03, 2018
Djibouti: Djibouti Does Not Recognize The Arbitral Award Rendered By The London International Arbitral Court
Djibouti, August 3, 2018 – On February 22, 2018, the State of Djibouti terminated the concession for the Doraleh container terminal, awarded in 2006 to Doraleh Container… Read more »
June 20, 2018
Mauritius: Mauritius National Budget 2018/19 Announces Much Awaited Reforms To The Global Business Sector
The Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Pravind K Jugnauth presented the National Budget on 14th June 2018 under the theme “Pursuing Our… Read more »
June 07, 2018
Djibouti: Djibouti's many international investment projects set a new pace for economic emergence
Djibouti, June 07, 2018 - On 22 February, the Republic of Djibouti terminated the DCT (Doraleh Container Terminal) concession, in which DP World is a shareholder and operator.… Read more »
April 11, 2018
Djibouti: Djibouti Firmly Opposes The Threats And Falsehoods Asserted By DP World
Following the release by DP World of press releases regarding the Doraleh port facilities, the Republic of Djibouti wishes to provide the following clarifications. Read more »
March 21, 2018
Kenya: CFAO and Michelin team-up to market high-quality tires in Kenya and Uganda
Paris, 21th March 2018 - CFAO and Michelin announce today the conclusion of an agreement for the import and distribution of premium quality tires in Kenya and Uganda, in a… Read more »