Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of Republic of Mauritius to Visit Japan

The visit of the Minister is expected to further develop the bilateral relations between Japan and Mauritius

Hon. Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Republic of Mauritius will pay a visit to Japan from July 13 to 16. During his stay in Japan, the Minister will meet with Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and will participate in the…

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Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund completes a USD 3 million investment in Bfree

The investment will support Bfree’s distressed loan portfolio financing in Africa, thereby improving the credit scores of the distressed borrowers, enabling them the access to credit from financial institutions in the future

Verdant Capital is pleased to announce that its Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (the “Fund”) (https://Verdant-Cap.com/) has completed a USD 3 million investment loan in Bfree. This investment will be used for distressed loan portfolio financing whereby Bfree will be purchasing distressed loan portfolios from inclusive financial institutions in Africa. In…

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Afreximbank President Launches New Edition of Structured Trade Finance Book at 32nd Annual Meetings

Updated publication expands on real-world applications of structured trade finance, including supply chain finance, reserve-based lending, and fintech integration

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) launched the second edition of Foundations and Evolution of Structured Trade Finance, a landmark publication on a specialised field of trade finance shaped by decades of real-world application. Authored by Professor Benedict O. Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank and a…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Construction of Dams in Mai-Mne Sub-zone

The dams, with capacities of 250,000, 85,000, and 75,000 cubic meters respectively, are expected to make a significant contribution to the provision of water for both the population and livestock in the areas

Three dams have been constructed in Mai-Mne sub-zone, Southern Region, at a cost of over 20 million Nakfa. The construction was carried out through a joint effort by the Southern Region administration and members of the Defense Forces. The dams, with capacities of 250,000, 85,000, and 75,000 cubic meters respectively,…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Call for Strengthening Organization

Participants held extensive discussions based on the reports presented by the heads of 12 sub-zones in the region, focusing on achievements recorded and challenges faced

At an activity assessment meeting held on 7 and 8 July, the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Southern Region called for enhanced organizational capacity, particularly among young women. According to the report presented at the meeting, 65% of the programs planned for 2025 have been completed. In…

Source: The World Bank Group |

Burkina Faso Economic Update: Energy for Economic Growth

The fiscal deficit improved in 2024 from 6.5% to 5.6% of GDP, thanks to better control of public spending and increased revenue mobilization

According to the World Bank's April 2025 Burkina Faso Economic Update, the country's economy grew by 4.9% in 2024 compared to 3.0% in 2023. Real per capita GDP growth also increased from 0.7% to 2.5% over the same period. This acceleration is attributed mainly to the performance of services and agriculture,…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

Zimbabwe undertakes second Joint External Evaluation to strengthen National Health Security

The JEE is a voluntary, collaborative process used globally to assess a country's readiness to manage infectious disease outbreaks and other health emergencies

From 29 June to 4 July 2025, Zimbabwe conducted its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) to assess the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats under the International Health Regulations (2005). The JEE, coordinated by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) with support from…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Africa: Emerging Hubs for Mineral Processing, Value-Added Production

African Mining Week 2025 will promote lucrative investment and partnership opportunities within Africa’s downstream sector

Mineral-rich African countries are accelerating the rollout of refineries and processing facilities to strengthen local beneficiation, reduce raw material exports and retain more mineral value within national economies. Amid this wave of value-added industrialization, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders - will highlight…

Source: Department of State, United States of America |

South Sudan National Day

We look forward to continuing to work together to ensure a more peaceful and prosperous future that benefits the people of both our countries

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend best wishes as the people of South Sudan mark their country’s independence day on July 9.   We reaffirm the friendship between the people of our two countries, which began decades before South Sudan’s independence in 2011.  We…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

Cabo Verde: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Concludes the Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves the Requests for Extension and Augmentation of the Arrangement, and the Extension and Rephasing Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement

Cabo Verde’s economy continues to perform well, underpinned by tourism, robust export performance, and private consumption growth

The IMF Executive Board completed the sixth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and approved a fifteen-month extension and an augmentation equivalent to thirty percent of quota under the ECF arrangement. The Executive Board also approved a fifteen-month extension of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement and…

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