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Middle East shock tests Africa's economies

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April 17, 2026

Middle East shock tests Africa's economies

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Real Estate & Construction

Congo creates strategic cobalt reserve to influence supply and prices, regulator says

Technology

UN Tells Africa to Borrow and Tax More for AI Push

African governments are being urged to fund data centres, power grids and skills training now, or risk missing the continent’s share of the global AI boom.

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April 2, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

Africa Faces Sharper Growth Slowdown if Conflict Drags On

Prolonged fighting in the Middle East could hit Africa’s trade, energy and fertiliser flows, raising living-cost pressures even as a few exporters gain from higher prices.

Morocco Says Diesel Stocks Cover 51 Days

Import-dependent Morocco is leaning on subsidies, diversified supply routes and gas reserves to cushion the impact of a Middle East oil shock after fuel prices jumped about 30%.

Renewables Near Half of Global Capacity as Africa’s Solar Boom Accelerates

Renewable power made up 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025, while Africa’s record solar growth underscored how the continent is increasingly shaping the energy transition.

European and African Oil Market Tightens as Asia Buys More

Asian demand is pulling West African barrels away from Europe, pushing North Sea premiums to record levels as the Iran war squeezes supply across global crude markets.

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March 31, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

Afreximbank Raises $2 Billion in Record Syndicated Loan

Afreximbank ups its borrowing after strong investor demand, tapping lenders across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia to refinance debt and fund general expenditures.

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March 31, 2026