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How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Will Impact Africa’s Energy Transition
The Russian invasion of Ukraine will shift the geopolitics of decarbonization, with particularly stark implications for energy politics in Africa.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Tofino Capital Closes First Round of $10 Million Fund to Back Startups in Africa
The VC will invest between $50,000 and $500,000 in early-stage companies, particularly pre-seed and seed stages.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- startups, venture capital
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Africa’s Creatives Are Promoting Sustainability to Combat Climate Change
Africa’s creative industries and cultural economy play an important role in staving off this future and ensuring sustainability.
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- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- climate change, governance
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Analysis: Small Electric Vehicles Can Act as Productive Use of Energy Catalysts for Rural Minigrids
Minigrids can power two and three-wheeled electric vehicles at a matching price with fossil-fuel alternatives.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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African Development Bank Earmarks €10 Million Equity Investment to Drive Africa Tech Startups
The investment will help Cathay-AfricInvest Innovation Fund meet its target of securing €110m to invest in over 20 early-stage ventures across sub-Saharan Africa.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BGFA Finances $2.5 Million for the Distribution of Oolu’s Solar Kits
The solar home systems provider will use the funds to expand its operations in rural areas of Burkina Faso.
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- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Do African Startups Really Benefit From the Foreign Capital Craze?
Although foreign funds are increasingly pouring into the continent, especially into start-ups, the real benefit to local economies is far from certain. One solution is to encourage the emergence of African-owned companies.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa in the Crosshairs of Ukraine War – UN Chief
Africa has severe exposure to the economic effects of the Ukraine war, says UN secretary-general António Guterres as he calls for urgent action from the West.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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