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Tips from the top: an arty Saturday in Lagos with author and publisher Toni Kan. Where the creative dynamo goes to take in some art, source vintage vinyl and catch a concert — and his favourite places to dine and drink en route. #PayWall ft.com/content/40f8db… via @ft

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From doubt to dominance. Afreximbank’s founding leaders reflect on 30+ years of growth — from a trade finance solution to a development powerhouse. Read more: african.business/2025/06/long-r… Partner content: African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank Follow African Business Partner Insights for more insights. #Afreximbank #AfricaTrade

From doubt to dominance.
Afreximbank’s founding leaders reflect on 30+ years of growth — from a trade finance solution to a development powerhouse.
Read more:
 african.business/2025/06/long-r…
Partner content: <a href="/afreximbank/">African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank</a> 
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#Afreximbank #AfricaTrade
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🎖 32 years of leadership. Professor Benedict Oramah steps down as Afreximbank President after transforming the bank into a powerhouse for African trade. He leaves with Nigeria’s second highest national honour - the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. Full story:

🎖 32 years of leadership.
Professor Benedict Oramah steps down as Afreximbank President after transforming the bank into a powerhouse for African trade.
He leaves with Nigeria’s second highest national honour - the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.
Full story:
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🇳🇬 Every year, thousands of Nigerians travel abroad for medical treatment. Now a new 500-bed private hospital in Abuja is aiming to change that with cutting-edge equipment and diaspora doctors returning home to raise the standard of care. Can Nigeria finally keep its patients?

🇳🇬 Every year, thousands of Nigerians travel abroad for medical treatment.

Now a new 500-bed private hospital in Abuja is aiming to change that with cutting-edge equipment and diaspora doctors returning home to raise the standard of care.

Can Nigeria finally keep its patients?
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💼 What does it really take to build the economy of tomorrow? For Ithmar Capital, it’s not just about financing projects. It’s about catalysing lasting, inclusive impact. As Morocco’s sovereign fund, Ithmar is using its capital to forge stronger regional ties, accelerate

💼 What does it really take to build the economy of tomorrow?

For Ithmar Capital, it’s not just about financing projects. It’s about catalysing lasting, inclusive impact. As Morocco’s sovereign fund, Ithmar is using its capital to forge stronger regional ties, accelerate
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HPS isn’t just a Moroccan success story, it’s a global contender in the fast-moving world of digital payments. From powering secure transactions in more than 90 countries to preparing bold acquisitions, the Casablanca-based firm is quietly becoming one of Africa’s most ambitious

HPS isn’t just a Moroccan success story, it’s a global contender in the fast-moving world of digital payments.

From powering secure transactions in more than 90 countries to preparing bold acquisitions, the Casablanca-based firm is quietly becoming one of Africa’s most ambitious
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Yesterday, at the opening of the 4th Financing for Development Conference, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez launched the Sevilla Platform for Action, proposing 130+ initiatives to implement the Sevilla Commitment. The plan aims to

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📊 Confidence is building fast in Casablanca. The MASI index has already climbed more than 10% this year as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup. Behind the rally: a wave of investor optimism around tourism, large-scale infrastructure and financial growth. Catch the

📊 Confidence is building fast in Casablanca.

The MASI index has already climbed more than 10% this year as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup. Behind the rally: a wave of investor optimism around tourism, large-scale infrastructure and financial growth.

Catch the
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Nigeria’s lithium rush is on but who’s really in charge? Chinese mining firms are accelerating their stake in Nigeria’s lithium belt, igniting hopes for an EV-powered boom. But concerns over ownership and value for locals are rising just as fast. Read the full story here:

Nigeria’s lithium rush is on but who’s really in charge?

Chinese mining firms are accelerating their stake in Nigeria’s lithium belt, igniting hopes for an EV-powered boom. But concerns over ownership and value for locals are rising just as fast.

Read the full story here:
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“Africa doesn’t need aid - it needs co-investors.” Ithmar Capital’s CEO shares how Morocco’s sovereign fund is driving sustainable, inclusive growth - from renewable energy to food security. Read more: african.business/2025/06/long-r… Partner Content: Ithmar Capital #SovereignWealth

“Africa doesn’t need aid - it needs co-investors.”
Ithmar Capital’s CEO shares how Morocco’s sovereign fund is driving sustainable, inclusive growth - from renewable energy to food security.
Read more:
 african.business/2025/06/long-r…
Partner Content: Ithmar Capital
#SovereignWealth
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At the 4th United Nations Financing for Development Conference in Seville, policymakers, economists, business leaders, and civil society members have joined forces around a common goal: finding solutions to the financing gap that prevents many developing countries from achieving the SDGs.

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At the 4th United Nations Financing for Development Conference in Seville, UNESCO mobilised the international community to continue investing in education amid growing aid cuts. Stefania Giannini (Stefania Giannini), UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Assistant Director-General for Education, spoke to African Business and

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Africa’s future growth lies in its ideas. From AI to film, sports to fintech - the Africa Soft Power Summit 2025 showed how creativity, data and innovation are powering the continent’s economic rise. Full story: african.business/2025/06/long-r… #CreativeEconomy #AfricaInnovation

Africa’s future growth lies in its ideas.
From AI to film, sports to fintech - the Africa Soft Power Summit 2025 showed how creativity, data and innovation are powering the continent’s economic rise.
Full story:
 african.business/2025/06/long-r…

#CreativeEconomy #AfricaInnovation
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A megaproject rising from the desert: Egypt’s $58bn new capital is meant to ease Cairo’s strain and attract fresh investment. But will it deliver the bold promise or become a costly mirage? 🔗 Read more : african.business/2025/07/trade-… African Business Partner Insights #Egypt #NewCapital

A megaproject rising from the desert: Egypt’s $58bn new capital is meant to ease Cairo’s strain and attract fresh investment.

But will it deliver the bold promise or become a costly mirage?

🔗 Read more : african.business/2025/07/trade-…

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#Egypt #NewCapital
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A new $1.5bn power line will connect Angola and the DRC, unlocking energy for one of Africa’s most resource-rich regions. Backed by a US-based firm, the project links the Laúca Dam to the DRC’s Copperbelt and could transform electricity access for mining and industry. 🔗 Read

A new $1.5bn power line will connect Angola and the DRC, unlocking energy for one of Africa’s most resource-rich regions.

Backed by a US-based firm, the project links the Laúca Dam to the DRC’s Copperbelt and could transform electricity access for mining and industry.

🔗 Read
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At the 4th United Nations Financing for Development Conference in Seville, experts discussed the pivotal role of blended finance in unlocking capital for Africa’s development. African Business spoke with Admassu Tadesse, President and CEO of the Trade and Development Bank TDBGroup, about

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Congratulations to Arunma Oteh, whose book All Hands on Deck: Unleash prosperity through world class capital markets has been awarded 1st place in this year’s BCA African Book of the Year awards. A powerful call for reforming Africa’s capital markets, Oteh’s work is a timely

Congratulations to Arunma Oteh, whose book All Hands on Deck: Unleash prosperity through world class capital markets has been awarded 1st place in this year’s BCA African Book of the Year awards.

A powerful call for reforming Africa’s capital markets, Oteh’s work is a timely
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We’re proud to celebrate Bronwen Everill, awarded 2nd place in the BCA African Book of the Year awards for Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance and African Economics. This thought-provoking title challenges long-held assumptions about Africa’s place in global economics.

We’re proud to celebrate Bronwen Everill, awarded 2nd place in the BCA African Book of the Year awards for Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance and African Economics.

This thought-provoking title challenges long-held assumptions about Africa’s place in global economics.
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Congratulations to Toni Kan, whose book Riding the Storm: The Untold Story of Africa’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic was awarded 3rd place in this year’s BCA African Book of the Year awards. An essential account of African leadership and resilience during the global

Congratulations to Toni Kan, whose book Riding the Storm: The Untold Story of Africa’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic was awarded 3rd place in this year’s BCA African Book of the Year awards.

An essential account of African leadership and resilience during the global
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After announcing each winner yesterday, we’re proud to celebrate the full podium for the 2025 BCA African Business Book of the Year. 🏆 1st Place – All Hands on Deck by Arunma Oteh Arunma Oteh OON 🥈 2nd Place – Africonomics by Bronwen Everill 🥉 3rd Place – Riding the Storm by Toni

After announcing each winner yesterday, we’re proud to celebrate the full podium for the 2025 BCA African Business Book of the Year.

🏆 1st Place – All Hands on Deck by Arunma Oteh <a href="/aoteh/">Arunma Oteh OON</a> 
🥈 2nd Place – Africonomics by Bronwen Everill 
🥉 3rd Place – Riding the Storm by Toni