Africa Expansion and Security
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United Capital PLC is expanding its investment banking operations into Ethiopia and Rwanda, deepening its pan-African reach. Meanwhile, a new maritime security task force has been launched in the Gulf of Guinea, and reports indicate Russia is recruiting Africans to fight in Ukraine.
Africa Faces Severe Water Crisis: Over 400 Million Lack Drinking Water Access
- Over 400 million people in Africa lack access to drinking water, highlighting a severe water crisis. - Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno called for a transition from assessment to concrete project implementation. - The Africa Water Forum, supported by the World Bank, aims to develop shared solutions for water security and management across the continent.
Zambia’s Scott, once Africa’s only white leader, dies at 82
- Guy Scott, Zambia's former vice president and briefly Africa's only white head of state since apartheid, has died at 82. - Scott served as acting president in 2014 after the death of President Micha…
Moroccan Air Force ranked fourth in Africa in global power assessment
- The Royal Moroccan Air Force ranked 65th globally and fourth in Africa in the latest World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) rankings for 2026. - Morocco's active air force inventory con…
Capacity building, critical to Africa’s energy future
- Africa's energy sector growth conversations often prioritize capital, infrastructure, and asset acquisition over human capital development. - While investments are crucial, they are insufficient to …
FutbolConect eyes African football revolution
- A new digital platform called FutbolConect has launched to connect stakeholders across the African football ecosystem. - The platform aims to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by leverag…
Climate tech overtakes fintech as Africa’s top venture funding sector: Report
- Climate tech has surpassed fintech as Africa's leading venture funding sector. - Climate tech attracted 40% of venture capital in Africa in 2025, totaling $1.5 billion. - Kenya leads investment, but…
