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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 The Africa you don't see on Western media.
20/08/2025

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

The Africa you don't see on Western media.

Dangote Refinery will allow Nigerians to become shareholders in Africa’s largest oil refinery.Africa’s richest man, Alik...
19/08/2025

Dangote Refinery will allow Nigerians to become shareholders in Africa’s largest oil refinery.

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to list the $20 billion Dangote Refinery on the Nigerian stock exchange.

This will allow every Nigerian, not just big corporations and wealthy individuals, own a stake in Dangote Refinery.

Dangote Refinery will open up public ownership by 2026, giving citizens a direct share in the refinery.

For the first time, every Nigerian will be able to invest in one of the most ambitious industrial projects in Nigeria and on the continent.

In addition, Nigerians will also own a stake in Dangote fertilizer at the end of 2025.

Tanzania and Burundi launched construction of a $2 billion joint railway projectBurundi and Tanzania have jointly launch...
19/08/2025

Tanzania and Burundi launched construction of a $2 billion joint railway project

Burundi and Tanzania have jointly launched the construction of a cross-border standard gauge railway line.

The railway will cover 282 kilometers and cost $2.154 billion.

Once completed, Burundi will have direct access to the Port of Dar es Salaam.

The railway will be crucial in moving Burundi’s minerals for export, and its people to trade in Tanzania.

It is partly funded by the African Development Bank and the government of Tanzania.

The Burundi stretch is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB).

It will take 6 years to construct the railway.

It will be constructed by the China Railways Engineering Group Limited (CREGC) and the China Railway Engineering Consulting group Co Ltd (CREDC).

The completion of the railway will reduce transportation time and costs, road accidents and road maintenance costs.

Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya will jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations It is the first time the tournament will be ...
19/08/2025

Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya will jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

It is the first time the tournament will be held across three African countries.

Tanzania is building a 30,000 capacity stadium at a cost of $112 million, and will be named after Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Kenya is building a 60,000 capacity stadium in Nairobi at a cost of $344 million.

Uganda is building new stadiums: a 20,000 capacity stadium at a cost of $131 million and the Akii Bua Stadium; at a cost of $129 million.

The three countries are also on a massive renovations of their stadiums.

Zambia launches the fifth-largest solar power plant in Africa Zambia has launched a 100-megawatt solar power plant. The ...
17/08/2025

Zambia launches the fifth-largest solar power plant in Africa

Zambia has launched a 100-megawatt solar power plant.

The Chisamba solar power plant will power tens of thousands of homes in Zambia.

It is the fifth-largest single solar project in Africa, behind Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa.

It is also the third largest in sub-Saharan Africa.

It cost $100 million to construct.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of the Congo are set to build a multi-million dollar bridge that will conn...
17/08/2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of the Congo are set to build a multi-million dollar bridge that will connect the two capitals, Brazzaville and Kinshasa.

The $655 million bridge will be built along the Congo River, which separates the two countries.

The bridge will have both a road and a railway system.

Brazzaville and Kinshasa are the closest capitals in the world.

Construction of the road and rail bridge will begin by September.

The African Development Bank will provide $270 million for the construction of the bridge.

The 1,575 meter bridge will boost trade and ease travel.

Once completed, travel between the two countries will take less than 10 minutes.

Zambia sets to end fertilizer importation as $600 million fertilizer plant nears completion Zambia is building a new fer...
17/08/2025

Zambia sets to end fertilizer importation as $600 million fertilizer plant nears completion

Zambia is building a new fertilizer plant that will end its $450 million fertilizer import bill.

The United Capital Fertilizer plant is 88% completed and it cost the government $600 million.

It will produce 180,000 tonnes of ammonia and 300,000 tonnes of urea yearly, enough to meet the demands of local farmers and neighboring countries.

It will create about 2,500 jobs.

Production is set to start by December this year.

In addition to boosting agriculture, and strengthening food security, the plant will produce 45MW of electricity.

Cameroonian university dropout Ayissi William launched first locally made sneakers in CameroonAyissi William, a young Ca...
16/08/2025

Cameroonian university dropout Ayissi William launched first locally made sneakers in Cameroon

Ayissi William, a young Cameroonian, has unveiled Cameroon’s first locally made sneakers.

He is the lead designer and founder of ICE footwear.

At age 24, he dropped out of university in 2017 and launched his own company, ICE Footwear.

Growing up, Ayissi was a fan of Nike, Adidas and Puma sneakers but he never had the opportunity like his peers to have one.

It inspired him to start a footwear company.

"I felt like I could definitely do something like Nike, Adidas and Puma," he told The African Dream.

Despite the popularity of brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma among young Africans, Ayissi believes the uniqueness of his ICE sneakers makes his products stand out from other brands.

A pair of ICE sneakers costs $35. They are available in Cameroon and South Africa.

Namibia and Botswana Set to Build a $4 Billion Joint Oil RefineryNamibia and Botswana are planning to build a massive jo...
16/08/2025

Namibia and Botswana Set to Build a $4 Billion Joint Oil Refinery

Namibia and Botswana are planning to build a massive joint oil refinery.

The refinery is expected to process between 60,000 and 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

The refinery will produce essential fuels such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, and jet fuel.

It will be built near Walvis Bay in Namibia and Ghanzi in Botswana.

It will also supply fuel to neighboring countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Four South Sudanese teenagers have developed a robot that collects plastic waste from the sea. The robot is named Ramcei...
16/08/2025

Four South Sudanese teenagers have developed a robot that collects plastic waste from the sea.

The robot is named Ramceil Botics, and it was unveiled at the First Global Challenge in Dubai.

It was built to collect plastic waste and debris from oceans, rivers, and lakes.

It used mechanical arms and a conveyor system to scoop up both large debris and smaller particles from the sea.

It is one of the few robots in the world that can perform such tasks.

Mali Arrests 55 Soldiers and One French Operative for Plotting to Overthrow President Assimi GoïtaMalian authorities hav...
16/08/2025

Mali Arrests 55 Soldiers and One French Operative for Plotting to Overthrow President Assimi Goïta

Malian authorities have arrested 55 soldiers, including Yan Christian Bernard Vezilier, a French operative working for France’s national intelligence agency.

Among the 55 soldiers detained are some of Mali’s most senior military officers and trusted associates of President Goïta.

According to Malian intelligence, the coup attempt was orchestrated in collaboration with France’s intelligence agency, the DGSE.

Those arrested include two of Mali’s most high-profile generals: Brigadier General Abass Dembele, former governor of the Mopti region, and Brigadier General Nema Sagara, one of the most prominent women in the Malian army, who was promoted to the rank of General by President Goïta in 2024.

Surprisingly, Lieutenant-Colonel Baba Dembele, a close friend of the president, was also among the coup plotters. This brings to mind 1987, when Thomas Sankara was betrayed and removed by his trusted friend and companion, Blaise Compaoré.

We all saw this coming. Since the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, these three nations have cut all ties with France and Western influence.

Naturally, the powers in France are unhappy with the Alliance of Sahel States. They are used to having their loyal leaders in charge so they can maintain control and influence. This coup attempt is just the latest evidence that Paris will not stop trying to undermine its former colonies that have broken free from its grip.

France will not relent until it reclaims full influence over its former colonies. Therefore, the only way to stop such interference is to respond with equal resolve. If France is determined to destabilize these countries, then Mali should take decisive and public action against the foreign operative involved, making it clear that any attempt to undermine the nation will be met with firm and uncompromising consequences.

The World's Highest Paid Robotics Engineer is a NigerianHis name is Silas Adekunle. At age 26, he became the world’s hig...
16/08/2025

The World's Highest Paid Robotics Engineer is a Nigerian

His name is Silas Adekunle.

At age 26, he became the world’s highest-paid robotics engineer.

At 24, he built MekaMon, the world’s first intelligent gaming robot.

His gaming robot MekaMon sold 500 units in its first year.

Silas also signed an exclusive deal with Apple.

He holds First Class Honours in Robotics and an Honorary Doctorate of Technology.

Silas has been named on the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30: Technology list and the Financial Times Top 100 Minority Ethnic Leaders in Technology.

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