Africa Matters

Africa becomes next global manufacturing powerhouse

The lack of financing options, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stifles innovation and hinders business growth. Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and investment. With manufacturing contributing over 10.5 percent to the continent’s GDP, Africa is on the cusp of a manufacturing revolution, driven…

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Africa Roundtable Positions U.S. as a Critical Energy Ally at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

A high-level roundtable discussion at the 2023 edition of African Energy Week (AEW) highlighted how the U.S. and African countries can continue to partner across technology, policy and investment. The session began by delving into the U.S.’ relationship with Equatorial Guinea – in which it is the largest single foreign investor  – and emphasized the need to identify bankable…

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