World Bank, AfDB, Others back Nigeria's Water & Sanitation with $638M Vanguard As part of efforts to boost water supply and improve sanitation in the country, the World Bank, African Development…

Microsoft : AfDB in new deal to enhance ICT use in Africa All Africa The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a partnership with Microsoft to invest $20 million as part of proposed…

Afrique: Les Ambassadeurs Africains contents de leur croissance economique a deux chiffres Gabonews Le Groupe des Ambassadeurs africains en France s'est réjoui cette semaine, lors de la célébration…

W'Bank, French agency offer $243m for rural roads in four states Daily Independent The World Bank and the French Development Agency have offered $243 million in grants for construction,…

How Solar Can Drive Economic Growth in Africa Solar Novus Increasing solar energy supply in Africa could be the major driver in the continent's goal of achieving 5.2% economic growth in 2014…

Shiroro power plant concession not a mistake - Sambo Nigeria Business News Vice President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday said recent developments at the Shiroro Hydro Power Plant had shown that its…

Better late than never, Germany joins new scramble for Africa Reuters German industry's representative in Angola, Ricardo Gerigk, has a tough job drumming up business in Luanda, the costliest city…

China's rise meets America's decline in Africa Aljazeera Earlier this month, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola and South Sudan. Officials…

Electrifying Africa now up to Chairman Menendez The Hill Electricity expansion is the next big thing in U.S.-Africa relations. Boosting energy access is good for American business, good for…

Nepad Calls for Partnership With AfDB to Drive Implementation of Regional Programmes All Africa The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) seeks to fast-track implementation of…