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Middle East conflict cuts Seychelles growth forecast to 1%

Seychelles’ economic growth is expected to slow sharply to 1% in 2026 as the Middle East conflict weighs on tourist arrivals, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Dangote to begin construction of $16 billion East Africa refinery in Kenya

Construction of $16 billion oil refinery

Central African countries advance regional energy data system

Central African countries have advanced plans for a regional energy information system aimed at improving policymaking, investment planning and cooperation across the energy sector.

Côte d’Ivoire secures $24.07 million for forest restoration

Côte d’Ivoire has secured $24.07 million in additional funding to restore forests, strengthen rural livelihoods and expand climate-resilient agriculture across five central regions.

AfDB prepares projects to unlock $632 million in climate finance

Climate projects in East and Southern Africa are being prepared to unlock about $632 million in financing for communities increasingly exposed to floods, drought and food insecurity.

DRC to audit major miners annually from 2027 as part of local content drive

DRC Subcontracting Regulatory Authority will subject major mining operators to mandatory annual audits

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Middle East conflict cuts Seychelles growth forecast to 1%

Dangote to begin construction of $16 billion East Africa refinery in Kenya

Central African countries advance regional energy data system

Côte d’Ivoire secures $24.07 million for forest restoration

AfDB prepares projects to unlock $632 million in climate finance

DRC to audit major miners annually from 2027 as part of local content drive

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