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Mali to receive US$75.5m AfDB loan to finance water project in Bamako

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved on Wednesday a US$75.5 million soft loan for Mali to help the country finance a drinking water supply

Benin’s 2014 budget estimated at about 1,117 billion CFA

 Benin's 2014 budget is estimated at 1,117 billion CFAF, up from 1,044 billion CFAF this

Experts predict further drop in Nigeria’s external reserves

Financial experts in Nigeria are predicting a further drop in the country’s external reserves to US$44 billion in the months ahead, from the US$45 billion recorded

‘Africa’s private energy sector key to continent’s commercial future’

The growth of independent companies in Africa's energy sector is vital if the continent is to fulfill its true potential as a commercial power, according to a leading Nigerian entrepreneur Kola Aluko

AfDB approves US$ 7.5m grants for 3 RECs

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of US$ 7.5 million to finance the Tripartite Capacity Building Programme

Cape Town harbour to get own cruise terminal

The South African government has confirmed that the port city of Cape Town is to finally get its own cruise terminal, which will be a massive boost to the tourism industry. 

Nigeria’s e-fund transfers hit 6.86 trillion naira – Report

Nigeria electronic fund transfers (e-transfers) between January and September 2013 recorded an unprecedented 6.849 trillion naira, according to a report by the Nigeria Inter

World Bank raises economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa

The World Bank has predicted a 5.3% increase in sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth next year, up from a previous forecast of 5.2%, with strong private and

EU grants Ethiopia 50 million euro additional aid

The European Union has granted an additional aid of 50 million euros to Ethiopia to improve its food security and strengthen the populations hit by drought in the south and the 

Africa Electricity Exhibition, Conference opens in SA

The event will features scores of exhibitors from the African countries and around the world, who will showcase their latest products and services to potential 

Nigeria signs MOU with Brazil on trade, industry

Nigeria and Brazil have signed cooperation agreements in the areas of trade, industry, skills and finance development in order to deepen existing bilateral economic

13rd Economic Forum on Africa begins in Paris

 The 13th International Economic Forum on Africa kicked off Monday in Paris, France, with the Ivorian Prime Minister, Daniel Kablan Duncan, and several African
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