July 19
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 »
May 07
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 »
April 25
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 »
December 14, 2023
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 »
November 22, 2023
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 »
November 16, 2023
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 »
October 27, 2023
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 »
September 06, 2023
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 »
May 30, 2023
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 »
March 16, 2023
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 »
February 16, 2023
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 »
February 02, 2023
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 »
October 13, 2022
Zambia: Govt, U.S. Hold Inaugural Business Summit to Boost Trade, Investment
Zambia is hosting a two-day business summit in Lusaka this week to try to attract American investors to the country. Read more »