Lack of electricity impedes progress in sub-Saharan Africa STLtoday (US) by Stephanie Peace If you were to make a list of the most important issues facing the poor in Africa today, you would…

Infrastructure Development Crucial for Africa Growth The African Executive by H.E.Hon.Uhuru.Kenyatta Infrastructure development is critical for economic growth and poverty reduction.  In…

Japan vows to steadily implement $32 billion in aid for Africa Kyodo News International Japan told foreign ministers and senior officials from about 50 African countries on Sunday that it will…

Kenya: AfDB to meet on cheap power loan Daily Nation The first batch of funds meant to subsidise new power connections is expected in September. The government hopes that its proposal to the…

Transparence de l'industrie extractive : Madagascar, un exemple de « bonne pratique » La Gazette de Madagascar La Grande Ile est promue comme un exemple de bonne pratique pour les pays frncophones…

Returning Arab donors target Madagascar's infrastructure Africa Review Arab donors are pushing to re-establish ties with Madagascar quickly even as most other development partners await the green…

MoU to help AfDB focus on infrastructure Infrastructure News The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Africare have signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the Bank's…

Carlyle clôture son premier fonds dédié à l'Afrique subsaharienne Jeune Afrique Le capital-investisseur américain Carlyle a annoncé la clôture de son premier fonds dédié à l´Afrique subsaharienne à…

Carlyle closes sub-Saharan Africa fund at $698m Financial Times The Carlyle Group has closed its maiden private equity fund targeting sub-Saharan Africa at $698m, 40 per cent above target,…

Africa: Euro-Africa Ties - Africa Should Be More Assertive The Herald Africa cannot remain submissive while the West rides roughshod over its social and cultural heritage. Where is the independence…