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United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA)
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group and British International Investment plc (BII) Sign Letter of Intent to Explore Trade Finance Collaboration Across Africa

The announcement builds on growing momentum around intra-African trade facilitated by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which entered into force in 2021 and represents one of the world's most significant trade integration initiatives

United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited (“UBA UK”) (www.UBAUK.com) and British International Investment plc (“BII”), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, today announced that they have signed a letter of intent to develop trade finance collaboration opportunities. The proposed initiative aims to expand access to trade and working…

Changan

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The CHANGAN DEEPAL S05 Arrives in the United Kingdom—Engineered Globally, Tuned Locally

With approximately 60% local sourcing, the facility ensures consistent quality, testing, and supply, while its strategic location enables worldwide logistics

Long range, premium comfort, and five-star safety—the CHANGAN DEEPAL S05 delivers a high-tech electric driving experience. Cutting-edge EV technology that brings together global design, engineering, and manufacturing. Changan UK (www.GlobalChangan.com) has launched the all-electric CHANGAN DEEPAL S05, a compact C-SUV blending premium design, intelligent technology, and everyday practicality. “The CHANGAN…

African Energy Chamber
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Mozambique Oil Industry Withdraws from London Africa Energies Summit Over Local Content Concerns

Home to come of the continent’s largest gas discoveries, Mozambique is emerging as an increasingly more prominent voice on the global gas stage

Mozambique’s oil and gas industry has announced that it will withdraw from participating at the Africa Energies Summit - hosted by Frontier Energy Network in London this May - citing concerns over the treatment of Black professionals and broader local content issues linked to the event’s organizers. The decision reflects…

Starsight Energy

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Starsight Energy Africa Group (“Starsight”) partners with British International Investment (“BII”) to advance clean energy growth in West Africa through US$15 million mezzanine funding

The funding will drive clean energy growth in Starsight’s existing West African operations, with Nigeria earmarked to receive the majority of the funding

Capital will be deployed in Starsight’s existing West African operations to support growth, strengthen operations and scale energy solutions for commercial and industrial users. Majority of the funds will assist in improving power security in Nigeria, where the unstable grid and reliance on diesel self-generation remain key characteristics of the…

British Council
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British Council Joins United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Global Education Coalition and International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030

As a Coalition member, the British Council will contribute its extensive experience in teacher development, English language education and inclusive learning to support countries in building resilient, future-ready education systems

The British Council (www.BritishCouncil.org) has been formally recognised by UNESCO as a new member of two key global education initiatives: the Global Education Coalition and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030. This membership demonstrates and reinforces the British Council’s commitment to global education recovery, equity, and innovation,…

African Energy Chamber
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African Oil and Gas Industry to Boycott Africa Energies Summit Over Local Content, Representation Concerns

By refusing to hire Black professionals, the company is playing into the narrative that Africa does not have a place in global energy discussions

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an industry-wide boycott of the upcoming Africa Energies Summit. Hosted by Frontier Energy Network in London from May 12-14, the event has dubbed itself as ‘Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference’. Yet, the company…

Youth Charter
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Youth Charter Calls for Commonwealth–Africa–Caribbean Partnership to Deliver a Lasting Youth Legacy from Glasgow 2026

Representing 56 Commonwealth nations and more than 2.5 billion citizens, the Commonwealth community possesses a unique opportunity to demonstrate global leadership

On the occasion of Commonwealth Day, the international youth development organisation Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org/) has called for a strengthened partnership between the Commonwealth, the African Union (AU) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to ensure that the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games deliver a meaningful and sustainable legacy for young people across Africa, the Caribbean and the…

SICPA HOLDING SA

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SICPA secures major European award for United Kingdom (UK) Vaping Duty Stamps Program

The project will run for an initial five-year term, with an option for a further one-year extension

Swiss technology company SICPA (www.SICPA.com) secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor Security Printers (Cartor), reinforcing its global leadership in secure track and trace (T&T) technology. The program will deliver robust traceability solutions to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for vape products in…

Invest Africa
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As global power structures shift, Invest Africa convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to redefine partnership in a changing world

The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation

As African economies assert greater agency in a rapidly evolving global order, Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com) is delighted to announce The Africa Debate 2026, its flagship investment forum, taking place at the historic Guildhall in London on 3 June 2026. Now in its 12th year, The Africa Debate has established itself as London's premier…

Invest Africa
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Invest Africa and S-RM renew strategic intelligence partnership to support trade and investment across Africa

With two decades of experience in Africa, S-RM helps Invest Africa’s network navigate opportunities and risks across the continent with industry-leading intelligence, resilience and response solutions

Invest Africa (http://www.InvestAfrica.com) and global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM (http://apo-opa.co/4qHDgVH) have renewed their partnership for the third year in 2026. The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to advancing trade and investment across the African continent. Building on a strong year of collaboration in 2025, the partnership will…