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The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) debuts in Casablanca, spotlighting progress and regional collaboration in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0

The programme tackles high-impact priorities including data centres for future-ready industries, global capital flows into smart manufacturing, green manufacturing, and future freight mobility and transport

The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) makes its debut in Casablanca from 20 to 22 January, positioning itself as the region’s first Industry 4.0–focused platform dedicated to advanced and intelligent manufacturing, future mobility, industrial innovation and supply-chain transformation. Designed to connect Morocco’s industrial ecosystem with the…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation Announces Disbursement of €1 Billion from the EU under the Macro-Financial Assistance & Budget Support Mechanism (MFA) Following the Implementation of 16 Measures under the National Structural Reform Program

This financing forms part of the broader package signed in October during the first Egypt–EU Summit in Brussels

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, announced today, Thursday, the disbursement of €1 billion in concessional development financing from the European Union under the first tranche of the second phase of the Macro-Financial Assistance and Budget Support Mechanism (MFA). This disbursement follows the announcement…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

In implementation of the directives of His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, regarding the future vision for Egypt’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, and with the participation of 13 ministries and relevant entities Her Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Rania Al-Mashat chairs the sixth meeting of the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship to discuss initiatives and facilitation measures set to be launched for the startup ecosystem

The Ministerial Group operates under a clear vision to enhance Egypt’s entrepreneurship environment in a way that contributes to sustainable and accelerated economic growth

The Ministerial Group reviews preparations for launching the Startup Charter, the Investment Incentives Initiative, a Unified Startup Guide, a unified definition for startups, and proposals to establish an institutional entity to support entrepreneurship Up 51% from 2024: Egyptian startups attract USD 614 million in funding in 2025 H.E. Dr. Rania…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

SLB, NESR and Delta United Group to Power Libya’s Energy Revival at Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026

The companies join the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 as Gold Sponsors, signaling strong private-sector confidence as policymakers, operators and investors convene later this month to accelerate production, investment and infrastructure development

International energy companies SLB, NESR, and Delta United Group have signed on as Gold Sponsors of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, underscoring growing private-sector confidence in Libya’s drive to expand production, modernize infrastructure and attract global investment. Taking place on January 24-26, the Summit will convene policymakers,…

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Arab Coordination Group and African Development Bank Group Launch a Structured Strategic Partnership to Scale Co-Financing and Investment in Africa

The High-Level Consultation Meeting culminated in the adoption of a Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the ACG and the AfDB

 High-Level Consultation Meeting brings together Heads of the Arab Coordination Group and the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan Joint declaration adopted to strengthen partnership for Africa’s economic transformation. The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (www.theACG.org) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) launched a new phase of their partnership aimed at…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Arab Coordination Group and African Development Bank Group Launch a Structured Strategic Partnership to Scale Co-Financing and Investment in Africa

The High-Level Consultation Meeting culminated in the adoption of a Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the ACG and the AfDB

High-Level Consultation Meeting brings together Heads of the Arab Coordination Group and the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan. Joint declaration adopted to strengthen partnership for Africa’s economic transformation. The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) launched a new phase of their partnership aimed at…

Source: The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business |

5th Canada-Africa Business Conference to Welcome Leaders to Namibia

The 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference, convened by The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, will take place on February 5, 2026, in Windhoek, positioning Namibia at the centre of high-level Canada–Africa trade and investment engagement

The 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference (http://apo-opa.co/3Ly6E1l) will bring together senior executives, investors, policymakers, and institutional partners from Namibia, Canada, and across the African continent, with a strong focus on mining, energy, infrastructure, and sustainable economic development. Namibia’s reputation for regulatory certainty, sound governance, and long-term policy stability has made it…

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The African Energy Transition Provides Opportunity (By NJ Ayuk)

A heavy reliance on fossil fuel exports means that many African nations will need to walk a fine line between economic stability and the transition to clean energy

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Let’s really think about this: Today, Africa contributes less than 5% of the world’s energy-related emissions, despite being home to 19% of Earth’s population. By 2060, the continent’s population is expected to reach 28% of the global total. But guess what?…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Libya Prepares Major Renewable Energy Showcase at Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026

National and international players – the Renewable Energy Holding Company, Renewable Energy Authority of Libya, Repsol Renovables, TotalEnergies and Libya Solar System Company – will speak on Libya’s utility- and small-scale clean energy investment opportunities at next month’s summit

Libya’s renewable energy transition will take center stage at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, with confirmed participation from the Renewable Energy Holding company (REHC), the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL), Repsol Renovables, TotalEnergies and the Libyan Solar System Company (LSSC). TotalEnergies and Repsol Renovables’ parent company…

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa)
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) Unveils AgriTech Report Mapping the Trends, Innovators, and Investment Opportunities Shaping the Future of West African Agriculture

The report reveals how local innovators are harnessing mobile technology, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and solar-powered systems to tackle post-harvest losses, market inefficiencies, and financing gaps that constrain African farmers

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://MeltWater.Org); the continent’s launchpad for tech entrepreneurs has released ‘the MEST Africa AgriTech Report’, highlighting the technologies, startups  and trends redefining agriculture in West Africa. Produced as part of the 2024 edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), in partnership with the…