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West Africa’s BRVM market cap hits record $21.2bn driven by telecoms, banks
West Africa’s regional bourse hit a record market capitalisation, up 29% YTD, supported by strong performance among telecom and banking stocks, and rising participation from domestic institutional investors.
EBRD sees 4.7% growth in six sub-Saharan African economies in 2025, warns of sharp divergence
EBRD projects six sub-Saharan African economies to grow 4.7% in 2025, led by Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, while Nigeria and Ghana struggle with high inflation and Senegal enters a hydrocarbon boom.
Hydropower poised to drive Africa’s clean energy future – IHA report
Hydropower, with 43.5 GW of installed conventional capacity, is becoming increasingly important for Africa’s development, supported by large national projects as well as smaller private-sector initiatives.
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project advances towards construction phase
The $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project is nearing the start of its construction phase. The 6,000-kilometre infrastructure initiative has gained momentum following high-level meetings in Rabat in July.
USAID funding cuts have disrupted crucial Demographic and Health Surveys in 23 countries, says OWID
Demographic and Health Surveys that provided crucial data on health, mortality and development in many lower- and middle-income countries were funded by USAID, but are no more.