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Nigeria's Dangote partners with Honeywell to double output
Dangote Group will work with the US company to expand its oil refinery in Lagos.
US offers drone firm Zipline $150M to expand in Africa
The company pioneered the use of drones to deliver blood, drugs, and other health care products.
Kenya’s economic growth forecast rises
East Africa’s largest economy is now anticipated to grow on average by 4.9% between 2025 and 2027, up from an earlier projection of 4.5%.
Mining giant Barrick and Mali settle gold dispute
The dispute centered on the Loulo and Gounkoto mines, which are among the Canadian miner’s most productive assets.
Mamdani's Affordability Agenda: Incoming NYC Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan on How to Make It Happen
Zohran Mamdani will be taking office as mayor of New York in just five weeks. His transition team continues to make announcements about the new administration, recently unveiling a 400-person advisory group, broken up into 17 committees. Democracy Now! speaks with the incoming first deputy mayor, Dean Fuleihan, on how Mamdani plans to implement his progressive vision. “Government, working together across agencies with clear direction, can accomplish the needs of New Yorkers, and that’s what the mayor-elect has put forward,” says Fuleihan. Fuleihan also comments on Mamdani’s meeting with President Trump, which was surprisingly warm. “We look for help wherever we can get it, while also maintaining our principles and defending New Yorkers,” he said.
Bahrain suffers S&P downgrade as debt rises
S&P cited high government debts and persistent budget shortfalls for its move, and expects Bahrain's deficit to hit 7.6% of GDP this year.
Schneider to fast-track electricians to meet data center demand
The French firm already trains 10,000 electricians a year globally and is looking to boost that figure, an executive told Semafor.
Saudi Arabia to host Russia business forum
Fresh from the success of its investment summit in the US this month, Saudi Arabia is focusing on another key geopolitical ally.