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Israel and Côte d’Ivoire Strengthen Their Ties

The Mayor of Netanya, Avi Slama, and the Deputy Mayor of Port-Bouët, Dr. Emmou Sylvestre, have officially signed a twinning agreement between their two cities.

Published on Jul 12, 2026

Subnational Diplomacy Across America's 50 States: Spotlight on California

California has become the latest example of how subnational diplomacy is strengthening the partnership between the United States Published on Jul 12, 2026

Ghana Opens Gulf Markets for Processed Cocoa in Push to Move Up the Value Chain

Ghana is expanding its strategy to add more value to its cocoa industry after the Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), the marketing subsidiary of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), secured export agreements with partners in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia for semi-processed cocoa products.

The agreements mark a significant step in Gha...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

Kenya’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Geopolitical Risks and Rising Energy Costs

Kenya’s economic growth is expected to slow in 2026 as rising energy prices, higher production costs and global uncertainty weigh on East Africa’s largest economy, according to the World Bank.

The World Bank forecasts that Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 4.3% in 2026 and 4.4% in 2027. The projection fo...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

ExxonMobil Restarts Nigeria Drilling Operations with $1 Billion Investment in Usan Offshore Field

Lagos – US energy giant ExxonMobil is set to invest around $1 billion in the development of Nigeria’s Usan offshore oil field, a move expected to boost national crude production and send a renewed signal of confidence to international investors.

The project, which involves new drilling activities at the Usan field, is expecte...

Published on Jul 10, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire and Japan Strengthen Cooperation for Modern and Secure Border Management

 

🇨🇮🇯🇵 Côte d’Ivoire and Japan are st...

Published on Jul 09, 2026

Nigeria’s NNPC signs six strategic gas agreements to accelerate industrial growth

Nigeria’s state-owned energy company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has signed six strategic agreements aimed at expanding the use of natural gas, strengthening energy supply and supporting major industrial projects as the country seeks to position gas as a key driver of economic transformation.

The agreem...

Published on Jul 09, 2026

Nigeria opens West Africa’s largest lithium processing plant in push to boost mineral value chain

Nigeria has inaugurated what authorities describe as the largest lithium processing plant in West Africa, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to move beyond raw mineral exports and develop a domestic industrial value chain.

Located in Nasarawa State, central Nigeria, the facility is designed to process lithium ore for use...

Published on Jul 09, 2026

Gambia announces $2 billion Dangote partnership to strengthen energy sector

The Gambia has announced a strategic investment partnership with Dangote Group, led by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote, to develop major energy infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security.

According to Gambian President Adama Barrow, the announced investment amounts to $2 billion and includes the...

Published on Jul 08, 2026

Ghana secures $21 million EU grant to upgrade strategic Tema-Mpakadan railway corridor

The European Commission has approved a grant of around $21 million to support the modernization of Ghana’s Tema-Mpakadan railway line, a strategic infrastructure project expected to strengthen freight transport, logistics and regional trade.

The funding, equivalent to about €20 million, will be used to install advanced railway...

Published on Jul 08, 2026

Nigeria emerges as a major jet fuel supplier to Europe as Dangote refinery reshapes global fuel trade

Nigeria is rapidly strengthening its position in the global refined petroleum market as the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery boosts exports of jet fuel to Europe, capitalizing on supply disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The refinery, Africa's largest, has become one of the world's leading exporters of...

Published on Jul 07, 2026

Tony Elumelu to step down as UBA Chairman after 12 years

Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu will step down as Chairman of the Board of United Bank for Africa (UBA) on August 21 after completing the maximum 12-year tenure permitted under the Central Bank of Nigeria's corporate governance regulations, the bank announced.

The board has appointed Emmanuel N. Nnorom, a long-serving non-executive dir...

Published on Jul 07, 2026