Africa Finance Corporation

Kenyan presidential domestic and foreign policy initiatives

5 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Lamu refinery project faces legal challenges over land rights

President William Ruto has focused on domestic healthcare and international economic diplomacy. Domestically, during a visit to Bomet County, the President addressed maternal mortality rates, noting that approximately 16

Dangote refinery expansion, price cuts, $5B IPO

58 clusters · 245 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Dangote Group expands African industrial footprint with refinery projects and IPOs

Since commissioning, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reshaped Nigeria’s energy landscape, supplying approximately 80% of domestic petrol demand. The company is advancing a massive capital raise to support its ‘Vision 2030

WIOCC Group African digital infrastructure expansion

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: DFC invests $155 million in WIOCC to expand African digital infrastructure

WIOCC Group has secured a combined $300 million investment from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Saudi Arabia’s Vision International Investment Company to expand digital infrastructure across Africa. The agreeme

Kinshasa urban train service relaunch

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Kinshasa relaunches urban train service to combat traffic

In early September 2026, Kinshasa relaunched its urban train service after a fifteen-year hiatus. Operated by the Office National des Transports (ONATRA), the service connects the Central Station to the Masina sector as

Industrial and mining development in West Africa

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Nigeria advances mining and manufacturing through new investment and 3D printing initiatives

West African nations are pursuing industrial growth through manufacturing, mineral processing, and recycling initiatives. In Niger and Benin, efforts have focused on strengthening local production and quality standards.

Africa Finance Corporation infrastructure financing

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Africa Finance Corporation launches $30m captive insurance subsidiary

AFC Capital Partners has initiated several financial ventures to support African infrastructure development. In late August 2026, the organization launched the Infrastructure Climate-Resilient Fund Nigeria (ICRF Nigeria)