Africa: Mideast-North Africa Region Sees Surge in Global Investment Despite Conflicts

For the first time in years, the Middle East and North African region is seeing a surge in interest from international investors. Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Snub Indonesian Summit in Favor of China Visits

Indonesia has looked this week to boost trade ties with African nations during a summit in Bali, although many leaders from the continent stayed away, instead opting to visit China… Read more »

Kenya: China's Direct Investment in Kenya Drops Sharply

A report by Kenya's National Bureau of Statistics shows a significant drop in direct investment from China. The report says Beijing's investments in Kenya fell by more than a third… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Appeals to Its Diaspora Population and Foreigners for Investments

Faced with an inability to access offshore credit lines -- due to defaulting on previous loans -- the government of Zimbabwe is appealing to its diaspora population and foreigners… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Official Announces Business Partnership With Kenya

About 1,300 delegates and 400 companies participated in the fourth American Chamber of Commerce summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where Kenya's president William Ruto says his country is… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Invests in Africa in Effort to Counter Chinese Influence

The United States has struck hundreds of deals worth $14.2 billion with African nations over the past year as Washington tries to counter growing influence on the continent by… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Hopeful of Economic Boom Following Investment Deals

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is welcoming new trade agreements with Germany, including a deal that calls for the West African nation to export liquid natural gas. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Analysts Skeptical About Oil Refinery Deals With Saudi Arabia

Nigerian experts are hopeful that deals reached last week with Saudi Arabia will boost local oil production and help grow the economy. The deals included a pledge by Saudi… Read more »

Uganda: Economists Say Country Still Investment Destination Despite U.S. Advisory

Ugandan economists and officials expressed confidence in the country's economy and urged investors to ignore a U.S. government advisory about risks they may face if they conduct… Read more »

Africa: Africa Climate Summit Ends With Call to Reform Global Financing

The Africa Climate Summit has ended in Kenya with leaders calling on the global community to act urgently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, fulfill its obligations and keep… Read more »

Sudan: China Seeks Stronger Ties With Sudan Amid Regional, International Tug-of-War

China has been a major investment partner in Sudan's energy, agriculture and transport sectors in recent years, pumping nearly $6 billion in investments into the country since… Read more »

Central Africa: Central Africa Calls for Investments to Counter Impact of Russia's War

Central African economy ministers are calling for investing in energy and farming as Africa's poorest region struggles to recover from natural disasters, armed conflicts, and… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Foreign Aid Agency Continues to Invest in Africa

Branching out from the usual bilateral agreements between the United States and individual nations, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) recently crafted a new type of grant… Read more »

Africa: Chinese Overseas Investments at 13-Year Low - New Study

Recent visits to Africa by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen came as a new study found China's overseas investments in… Read more »