(Posted 17th July 2025)
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Flutterwave Expands US Operations, Unlocks New Money Transfer Routes To Africa
Africa.com
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has officially relaunched its flagship Send App across several US states, offering expanded money transfer services to key African countries. The move follows Flutterwave’s acquisition of 20 new Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in the United States, adding to the 14 it already held since 2023. With a total of 34 direct licenses, Flutterwave now operates in more US states and territories without relying on third-party intermediaries…Read more>>
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS
Donald Trump hosts African leaders at White House
DW
At a critical moment for US-Africa relations, President Donald Trump held a surprise meeting with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal. The meeting came amid US aid cuts to Africa and potential travel bans affecting four of the five countries represented…Read more>>
Trump hails Africa’s mineral wealth
Kuwait Times
US President Donald Trump hailed West Africa’s rich natural resources as he hosted five of its leaders Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing influence of Russia and China. Trump’s administration is seeking to strengthen economic ties with the mineral-rich region as it simultaneously curbs foreign aid to Africa and hits nations with 10 percent import tariffs. Talks with the presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon were expected to focus on commercial opportunities and security….Read more>>
Health leaders commit to accelerate action against severe chronic diseases in Africa
WHO Africa
Health leaders, policymakers and development partners across Africa have renewed commitment to accelerate the implementation of the PEN-Plus strategy to significantly expand access to care for severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)…Read more>>
Senegal becomes ninth African country to eliminate trachoma
News Medical
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO’s African Region to have achieved this feat…Read more>>
Ugandan hospital C-Care IHK raises the bar for healthcare in East Africa
Zawya
In a resounding reaffirmation of its leadership in clinical excellence and operational precision, C-Care IHK has once again been accredited by Cohsasa, achieving an exceptional compliance score of 98 and securing a further three-year full accreditation award…Read more>>
INFRASTRUCTURE
African Development Bank provides €120 million partial credit guarantee to back sustainability-linked loan for Mota-Engil Africa
African Development Bank Group
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a non-sovereign partial credit guarantee of up to €120 million to enable Mota-Engil Africa, a leading construction and infrastructure company in Africa, to raise a minimum of €170 million sustainability-linked loan (SLL) from commercial lenders…Read more>>
ENERGY
Houston Forum to Feature Policy, Market Insights Fueling African Energy Expansion
Energy Capital & Power
South Africa’s Eskom targets mainly clean energy sources by 2040
Reuters
South African state-owned power utility Eskom aims to shift to mainly clean energy sources by 2040 from its current predominantly coal-based generation fleet, it said on Wednesday as it laid out its latest plans for the change…Read more>>
Egypt : 650?MW hybrid energy breakthrough on the Red Sea
Africa News Agency
Egypt unveils a major step in clean energy with a 650?MW hybrid power plant near the Red Sea, combining solar, wind, and geothermal. Initiated in 2023, the Red Sea Energy project is creating 6,000 construction jobs and will power 550,000 homes, showcasing Egypt’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainable innovation for the region…Read more>>
AGRIBUSINESS
With ODA dwindling, Africa’s agriculture sector can drive regional growth
Brookings
Prominent donor countries are implementing major cuts in official development assistance (ODA). These nations are cutting civilian spending (often to reduce post-pandemic deficits) while increasing defense spending in response to geopolitical tensions. ODA is an obvious target for cuts, particularly as many donor countries witness the rise of populist political parties that do not believe in its benefits…Read more>>
Oyo Gov’t partners FCMB to empower 1,000 youths with N1.5bn
Business Insider Africa
The Oyo State Government has announced plans to support 1,000 young agropreneurs with a ?1.5 billion fund in a renewed push to expand its agribusiness sector…Read more>>
ICT
ICT PS hosts US delegation for high-level talks on digital economy, sustainable development
MSN
The Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, John Tanui, hosted Jendayi Frazer, a former US assistant secretary of state for African affairs and currently a Duignan distinguished visiting fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover…Read more>>
Kenya Launches Fibre Project to Boost Digital Links in Horn of Africa
VOIP
Kenya is initiating a transformative project in the Horn of Africa with the launch of a high-capacity fibre optic
FINANCE
Africa Builds Blockchain Infrastructure for Financial Inclusion
AiInvest
While the Western world is captivated by the allure of memecoins and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Africa is quietly building a robust blockchain infrastructure. This shift is indicative of a broader trend where decentralized finance (DeFi) is not merely an asset class but a transformative technology with real-world applications. Across the continent, initiatives are underway to leverage blockchain for financial inclusion, supply chain management, and governance…Read more>>
