African Development Bank Group Board Approves New Strategy to Drive Economic Diversification and Private Sector-led Inclusive Growth in Lesotho
The African Development Bank approves $209 million strategy for Lesotho to combat economic challenges from U.S. tariffs and MCC loss, focusing on infrastructure, private sector growth, youth skills, and AfCFTA integration for resilient, inclusive development.
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets Senegal First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss the strategy to build healthcare capacity in Senegal
The 7th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, saw H.E. Madam Marie Khone Faye appointed as “More Than a Mother” Ambassador, launched the “Educating Linda” program, and provided 25 scholarships to Senegalese doctors to boost healthcare and address social issues.
From Discoveries to Development: Strategic Growth in Africa’s Oil and Gas Basins (By Elizaveta Evseeva)
Elizaveta Evseeva of the African Energy Chamber highlights strategic breakthroughs in Africa’s underexplored basins, from Namibia’s Orange Basin Venus discovery to Angola’s Kwanza onshore revival and Côte d’Ivoire’s high-potential wells, signaling a multifaceted push toward unlocking the continent’s energy potential per the 2026 Outlook.
