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AfDB approves $503.75M loan to South Africa for electricity, rail, and water sector reforms.

AfDB approves $200M trade finance line for TDB to boost intra-Africa trade.

Ghana proposes expanding AfCFTA to Caribbean economies at Commonwealth Business Forum to boost trade and investment.

IMF projects Ghana's economy to grow 5.7% in 2026 after 6.2% H1 expansion, following $3B program completion.

IMF, Burkina Faso reach staff-level deal for $48.16M in financing; 2026 deficit seen above target.

Egypt launched the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum from October 2-4, 2026, to enhance trade, investment, and partnerships across Africa.

President William Ruto and Aliko Dangote inaugurated the Dangote East Africa Petroleum refinery project in Lamu, Kenya, to boost regional fuel supply.

All On invested $5 million in PowerGen to expand solar mini-grids, adding 9 MW capacity and 6,000 connections in Nigeria's off-grid areas.

Kenya’s EPRA froze fuel prices from Sept 15 to Oct 14, 2026, keeping petrol at KSh214.03 and diesel at KSh217.86 despite rising import costs.

Ethiopia progressed talks with the World Bank to finance infrastructure for energy corridors connecting Djibouti and Kenya under the Horn of Africa Initiative.