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G7 development finance institutions create ‘Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator’ to boost investment in fragile states
December 17, 2021
G7 development finance institutions create ‘Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator’ to boost investment in fragile states
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and partner development finance institutions funded by the G7 nations, including the UK’s development…
U.S. government announces new private sector partnerships to strengthen agricultural trade and investment across southern Africa
December 17, 2021
U.S. government announces new private sector partnerships to strengthen agricultural trade and investment across southern Africa
The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has partnered with four Southern Africa private sector…
Kamala Harris to promote U.S. investment in Africa
November 29, 2021
Kamala Harris to promote U.S. investment in Africa
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver virtual remarks on behalf of the U.S. Prosper Africa delegation to the Africa Investment Forum (AIF),…
Biden administration thrilled American company Red River Foods is investing millions of dollars to expand cashew processing facilities in West Africa for export to U.S.
November 17, 2021
Biden administration thrilled American company Red River Foods is investing millions of dollars to expand cashew processing facilities in West Africa for export to U.S.
U.S. Government officials on Wednesday visited Red River Foods—an American company based in Richmond, Virginia—to discuss the company’s recent $47…
In Kenya, Blinken announces partnership with The Walt Disney Company to launch National Geographic Kids Africa
November 17, 2021
In Kenya, Blinken announces partnership with The Walt Disney Company to launch National Geographic Kids Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Wednesday announced a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company to launch…
USADF Announces the Inaugural Grantees of the African Resilience Initiative for Entrepreneurs (ARIE)
November 11, 2021
USADF Announces the Inaugural Grantees of the African Resilience Initiative for Entrepreneurs (ARIE)
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021, USADF announced today the 25 inaugural enterprises to receive funding under the African Resilience Initiative for Entrepreneurs (ARIE). Launched in August 2020 and developed in partnership with Cote d’Ivoire-based grassroots…
Daleep Singh travels to Ghana and Senegal to discuss infrastructure needs as President Biden expands Build Back Better World (B3W) Initiative to Africa
November 9, 2021
Daleep Singh travels to Ghana and Senegal to discuss infrastructure needs as President Biden expands Build Back Better World (B3W) Initiative to Africa
discussed the infrastructure needs in both African nations, as well as President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s Build Back Better World…
Ramaphosa explains why the annual South Africa Investment Conference was postponed this year
November 8, 2021
Ramaphosa explains why the annual South Africa Investment Conference was postponed this year
South African President on Monday explained why the annual South Africa Investment Conference was postponed this year.
U.S. launches new Africa Trade and Investment program
October 21, 2021
U.S. launches new Africa Trade and Investment program
The Administrator of the U.S. agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power on Thursday announced the launch of USAID’s new…
USAID awards $3.5 million to fund ‘Bicycles For Growth Initiative’ for those who cannot afford transportation in Sub-Saharan Africa
October 18, 2021
USAID awards $3.5 million to fund ‘Bicycles For Growth Initiative’ for those who cannot afford transportation in Sub-Saharan Africa
The United States Agency for International Development on Monday announced two awards totaling $3.5 million for the Bicycles for Growth…
