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Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport
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Renewvia Energy Corp. Plans $750 Million Solar Expansion in Africa to Address Energy Deficit

Renewvia Energy Corp. Plans $750 Million Solar Expansion in Africa to Address Energy Deficit

Renewvia Energy Corp., an Atlanta-based company, is set to expand its solar-powered mini-grid operations into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This expansion is expected to require an investment of approximately $750 million and aims to provide around 2.1 million electricity connections. Sub-Saharan Africa is currently facing a significant energy deficit, with nearly 600 million people lacking access to electricity. Renewvia's expansion is part of a broader effort to address this issue, supported by initiatives like the World Bank and African Development Bank-backed Mission 300, which aims to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030. Renewvia already operates 24 commercial mini-grids in Kenya and Nigeria, supplying electricity to rural communities and commercial clients.
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Renewvia Energy Corp. Expands Solar Power Grid Across Four African Nations

Renewvia Energy Corp. Expands Solar Power Grid Across Four African Nations

Renewvia Energy Corp., an Atlanta-based solar energy company, is set to expand its solar-powered mini-grid operations into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This expansion is part of a $750 million investment aimed at addressing the electricity deficit in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly 600 million people lack access to electricity. The initiative is supported by the World Bank and African Development Bank's Mission 300, which seeks to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030. Renewvia already operates 24 mini-grids in Kenya and Nigeria, providing electricity to rural communities and commercial clients. The company is also seeking $45 million in concessional financing to expand a metro-grid in Kakuma and develop a renewable energy plant in Dadaab, two of the world's largest refugee settlements.
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NBCC and Agriculture Stakeholders Advocate for Policy Reforms to Address Nigeria's Food Crisis

NBCC and Agriculture Stakeholders Advocate for Policy Reforms to Address Nigeria's Food Crisis

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and various agriculture stakeholders convened at the Agriculture and Agro-Allied Summit 2026 in Lagos to address Nigeria's escalating food security issues. The summit emphasized the need for innovation, investment, and policy reforms to create a resilient agricultural system capable of meeting the country's increasing food demands. Despite Nigeria's vast arable land and youthful population, challenges such as climate change, supply chain inefficiencies, and limited access to finance persist. Stakeholders called for policy reforms to improve agricultural financing, land administration, and infrastructure to reduce post-harvest losses. The summit also highlighted the potential of global trade opportunities, such as the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme, to boost Nigeria's agro-exports.
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Online Creators Reshape Africa's News Ecosystem Through Social Media

Online Creators Reshape Africa's News Ecosystem Through Social Media

Online creators in Africa are transforming the continent's news consumption habits by leveraging social media platforms. Influencers like Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa and Valerie Keter have gained significant followings by producing content that resonates with younger audiences. These creators offer a more relatable and informal approach to news, often shooting videos in casual settings like their homes. This shift is part of a broader trend where social media is democratizing news access and allowing independent creators to compete with traditional media outlets. The rise of these influencers is particularly notable in countries like South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, where social media usage is high.
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Renewvia Energy Corp. Plans $750 Million Solar Expansion in Africa

Renewvia Energy Corp. Plans $750 Million Solar Expansion in Africa

Renewvia Energy Corp., an Atlanta-based solar energy company, is set to expand its operations into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This expansion is part of a $750 million investment aimed at providing approximately 2.1 million electricity connections. The initiative is part of a broader effort to address energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly 600 million people lack access to electricity. Renewvia's expansion aligns with the Mission 300 initiative, supported by the World Bank and African Development Bank, which aims to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.
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PharmaJet's Needle-Free System to Deliver Polio Vaccines in Nigeria

PharmaJet's Needle-Free System to Deliver Polio Vaccines in Nigeria

PharmaJet's Tropis Needle-free Injection System has been selected to administer approximately 1.4 million polio vaccine doses in Nigeria. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in the country. The needle-free system is expected to enhance vaccine coverage, reduce costs, and improve the speed of administration. The campaign, supported by the African Field Epidemiology Network and the U.S. CDC, aims to integrate polio vaccination with broader health initiatives to immunize children under five in Sokoto, Nigeria. The use of needle-free technology is seen as a significant step in improving vaccine accessibility and efficiency.
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Farm Banks Bolster U.S. Agriculture with Strong Lending Support in 2025

Farm Banks Bolster U.S. Agriculture with Strong Lending Support in 2025

Farm Banks Bolster U.S. Agriculture with Strong Lending Support in 2025
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Dangote Refinery's Jet Fuel Exports Surge Amid Global Energy Crisis

Dangote Refinery's Jet Fuel Exports Surge Amid Global Energy Crisis

Dangote Refinery's Jet Fuel Exports Surge Amid Global Energy Crisis
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Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit

Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit

By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, May 8 (Reuters) - Shorn of influence in its former colonies in West Africa, France will seek to deepen ties elsewhere on the continent next week at an Africa summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, its first in an English-speaking country.
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UAE and ADB Launch AI-Driven Agriculture Program to Enhance Food Security in Asia-Pacific

UAE and ADB Launch AI-Driven Agriculture Program to Enhance Food Security in Asia-Pacific

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to launch a $1.5 million initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural innovation across eight countries in Asia and the Pacific. This partnership, supported by Japan's Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, focuses on integrating digital technologies and AI-powered tools to improve agricultural productivity and resilience. The initiative, known as the Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale), seeks to implement evidence-based solutions such as AI-powered weather forecasting and digital advisory services to support farmers in countries including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines. The program is part of a broader effort by the UAE to strengthen global food security through international cooperation and technological advancement.
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Tanzania's Freshpack Technologies Wins Runner-Up in Milken-Motsepe AI and Manufacturing Awards

Tanzania's Freshpack Technologies Wins Runner-Up in Milken-Motsepe AI and Manufacturing Awards

Tanzania's Freshpack Technologies Wins Runner-Up in Milken-Motsepe AI and Manufacturing Awards