(Posted 11th September 2025)
CCA IN THE NEWS
Scene Setter Plenary: Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for U.S.-Africa Partnership
All Africa
The Scene Setter Plenary at the 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit provided a dynamic and thought-provoking exploration of the African market’s economic potential, particularly as a growth frontier for U.S. exports…Read more>>
CCA MEMBERS THE NEWS
Flutterwave Partners with Clear Junction to Power Faster Cross-Border Payments
Tech Africa News
Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has announced a new partnership with Clear Junction aimed at accelerating cross-border payments for enterprise clients.The collaboration will support faster and more efficient local and international transfers, as well as simplify currency collections in USD, EUR, and GBP. The service is being integrated into Flutterwave’s Swap platform, its currency exchange solution developed in partnership with Wema Bank Plc. and Kadavra BDC…Read more>>
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS
U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi
DVIDS
The United States and Kenya successfully concluded the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi, Kenya, uniting senior military leaders from approximately 37 African nations to strengthen partnerships, advance African-led security solutions, and address critical challenges such as terrorism and regional instability, May 28-29, 2025…Read more>>
US President Trump to skip G20 summit in Johannesburg
Africa News
When world leaders meet at the G20 summit in Johannesburg in November, US President Donald Trump won’t be there. He says he’s skipping the event and sending his Vice President, JD Vance, in his place.Trump has had a tense relationship with South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, who will host the event….Read more>>
UoN to mark 60 years of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations with landmark conference
KBC
The Africa Centre for the Study of the United States of America (ACSUS) at the University of Nairobi will host a significant conference on Thursday, 25th September, 2025, marking six decades of diplomatic relations between the United States and Kenya…Read more>>
Strides made in improving mental health to empower Africa’s youth
The Commonwealth
Good mental health is a symptom of thriving and resilient communities and an enabler of development. Yet, across the world, a silent crisis is growing, and it particularly affects our young people…Read more>>
WHO chief says mpox outbreak in Africa is no longer a global health emergency
PBS
The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency, the U.N. agency’s director said Friday….Read more>>
INFRASTRUCTURE
Africa’s Creative Industry Gets Infrastructure Boost
Yahoo Finance
Wakiuru Njuguna, managing partner at HEVA Fund, says the flow of capital toward infrastructure, like studios and event spaces, is a boost for Africa’s creative industry. Lower production costs, access to local production areas and spaces, and improved digital services are all areas where Njuguna is seeing an improvement, she says in an interview with Bloomberg’s Jennifer Zabasajja…Read More>>>
DMG Events Expands In Africa With Two New Shows In Lagos: West Africa Infrastructure Expo And HVACR Nigeria
Africa.com
The two events will address the parallel priorities of large-scale infrastructure development and sustainable, energy-efficient technologies dmg events, a leading international organizer of business-to-business exhibitions, is expanding its footprint in Africa with the launch of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, set to take place from 7–9 April 2026 in Lagos…Read More>>>
Investors target $668bn infrastructure market at Lagos expo
MSN
Investors are targeting the $668bn infrastructure market as dmg events hosts its Lagos exhibition, focused on infrastructure expansion and the rising demand for energy-efficient heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technologies in the region…Read More>>>
ENERGY
Mauritania Joins the LNG Club: The Geoeconomics of West African Energy
Geopolitical Monitor
Mauritania has just crossed a threshold that could redefine its place in the global energy order. With first gas from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project flowing on 2 January 2025, a frontier state has moved into the ranks of energy producers at the very moment when supply chains, market access, and regulatory standards are being renegotiated…Read more>>
Hopes rise for green economy boom at Africa Climate Summit
The Guardian
The first signs of a takeoff of Africa’s green economy are raising hopes that a transformation of the continent’s fortunes may be under way, driven by solar power and an increase in low-carbon investment…Read more>>
The Africa Climate Summit can supercharge renewables financing
African Business
Africa is on the cusp of a transformation that can power the continent’s own healthy, sustainable development and boost climate action worldwide – but it needs finance to make this promise a reality…Read more>>
AGRIBUSINESS
Kenyan women lead Africa agribusiness revolution
The Star
In the backstreets of Nairobi, where heaps of organic waste once signalled nothing more than urban neglect, Joyce Waithira Rugano saw something different: potential. Armed with a background in environmental science and an eye for innovation, Rugano developed the “WasteBot Decomposer” — a solar-powered machine capable of turning kitchen scraps and organic waste into fertiliser in just 24 hours….Read more>>
SA agribusiness confidence holds despite livestock, trade concerns
MSN
The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) fell for a second consecutive quarter by 2 points to 63 in Q3 2025. Most respondents highlighted the adverse effects of foot-and-mouth disease and trade frictions with the US as their primary concerns…Read more>>
Leveraging youth and technology to drive job creation through digital platforms and agribusiness in Africa
Business Day
Africa stands at a powerful intersection of demographic and digital advantage. Home to the world’s youngest population, over 60 percent under 25, the continent possesses a demographic dividend capable of powering inclusive growth for decades. Yet, unemployment and underemployment remain persistent threats to stability and development, with millions of young people struggling to find meaningful work…Read more>>
ICT
Liberia Reviews National ICT Policy to Drive Digital Transformation
Tech Africa News
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Liberia convened a high-level dialogue with stakeholders on Tuesday to review and refine the country’s National ICT Policy, reaffirming its commitment to building a digitally empowered nation.The session brought together industry leaders, experts, and development partners to discuss strategies for strengthening Liberia’s digital ecosystem. Discussions focused on broadband expansion, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and regulatory frameworks, with the aim of aligning national policies with global standards while addressing the country’s specific needs….Read more>>
Nigeria’s ICT Minister Calls for a United AI Strategy at GITEX Nigeria 2025
Techloy
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has called for a unified approach to artificial intelligence (AI), warning that fragmentation could leave the continent behind in the emerging AI-driven global economy…Read more>>
FINANCE
Accion Ventures Secures $61.6 Million Fund to Boost African Fintech Startups Amid Silicon Valley’s Declining Interest
Tech in Africa
The U.S. venture Accion Ventures capital arm of a global nonprofit has secured $61.6 million — nearly double the size of its pilot fund — to support dozens of startups delivering financial services across Africa, at a time when Silicon Valley’s interest in African ventures has waned…Read more>>
