Cameroon puts its agricultural transformation compact at $1.87 billion
The 2026-2030 programme targets eight value chains and a 28% cut in the food import bill. The figure is investment to be mobilised, not funding already secured.
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Malawi adds 600,000 people unable to meet basic needs
Malawi’s national poverty rate fell to 47.3% in 2024/25, but population growth lifted the number affected to 10.5 million while food poverty worsened.
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World Bank plans shared computing access to boost AI in Africa
The initiative announced in Seoul aims at pooled computing infrastructure billed on usage. Africa and Latin America are the first target regions.
Congolese MPs pass four bills for 625 million dollars in financing
The bills cover entrepreneurship, schooling, nutrition and emergency preparedness. A joint committee must still harmonise the versions adopted by the two chambers.
Sierra Leone signs contracts for four bridges to open up agricultural areas
The structures planned in four districts are to replace ferry crossings and dugout canoes. They form part of a transport and market access programme funded by the World Bank.
Four African countries launch mining partnerships with the World Bank
Egypt, Malawi, Mauritania and Zambia want to attract investment and develop more local activity around their resources.
Washington asks World Bank to resume financing oil and gas
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is calling for restrictions on oil and gas exploration and production to be lifted. He cites in particular the need for energy access in Africa.
Kenya earmarks 13 billion shillings for 27,000 km of additional fibre
The tender targets major national and cross-border links. Public funding is expected to attract matching private investment.
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