Multilateral development banks are plugging financing gaps in Africa
The African Development Bank, World Bank, and New Development Bank could be the lenders supporting African nations through the shuttering of USAID.
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TotalEnergies to restart major Mozambique gas project
Construction was halted in 2021 following a spate of Islamist attacks along Mozambique’s coast, home to some of the world’s largest gas reserves.
Ghana, Google ink AI education deal
They aim to develop AI-powered education tools in local languages, starting with Twi, Ewe, Dagbani, and Hausa.
Niger leader blames France, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire for airport attack
General Abdourahamane Tiani made the claims without providing any evidence, after an assault in which 20 attackers died.
Madagascar lifts mining permit ban, Liberia signs new minerals deal
The moves in both countries come as competition for Africa’s natural resources intensifies.
Trump wants Venezuela. Oil companies prefer Libya
Costs, timelines, and geopolitics matter more than reserves as companies weigh where to deploy capital.
Trump says Russia will pause attacks during cold spell
Temperatures in Ukraine are expected to hit -24°C (-11°F) this weekend; Russian attacks have left millions without heating.
US aid cuts threaten global malaria fight
Washington’s cut to funding comes just as several African nations approach eradicating the disease.
Trump slams UK, Canada as both explore closer ties with Beijing
US President Donald Trump warned Britain’s prime minister that it was “very dangerous” to strengthen ties with China.
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