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For nearly three years, one of the world's busiest trade routes became a symbol of how quickly global supply chains can be disrupted.

Shipping companies were forced to find longer and more expensive alternatives as security concerns grew in the Red Sea.

Maersk's decision to restore more services through the Suez Canal signals renewed confidence in the route and offers Egypt hope of recovering one of its most important sources of foreign revenue.

Maersk is restoring more shipping services through the Suez Canal after nearly three years of disruptions caused by attacks in the Red Sea.

The move will shorten transit times by up to seven days westbound and 14 days eastbound compared with routes around southern Africa.

The decision follows an earlier announcement to restore its Asia-Europe service through the canal.

Egypt is expected to benefit after canal revenue fell from a record $10.25 billion in 2023 to about $4 billion in 2024. Maersk said future operations will continue to depend on regional security conditions. Read more…

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso turns to Turkish developer for largest-ever $300 million power project in energy independence push

Burkina Faso has secured $300 million in financing to build a 119-megawatt thermal power plant expected to begin operations in 2027.

The project is projected to cut the country's reliance on imported electricity by more than half while providing more reliable power for industries, mines and businesses. It also supports efforts to strengthen energy security and long-term economic growth. Read more…

🇰🇪 Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria joins Dangote and Dewji with $32 million investment in a 52-acre beverage plant in East Africa

Varun Beverages will acquire a dairy, juice and bottled water business in Kenya, giving it control of a modern 52-acre manufacturing facility in Nakuru.

The investment strengthens the company's partnership with PepsiCo and expands its footprint in East Africa, as Kenya continues attracting major industrial investments from regional and international billionaires. Read more…

🌍 Gold wealth and over $9.5 billion from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE fail to bring economic recovery to Africa's war-torn country

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar continue expanding their investments, aid and mining activities in Sudan, but the country's economy remains under pressure from war, inflation and displacement.

Sudan has also shifted part of its gold trade to Saudi Arabia, while competition for influence over its resources continues to grow alongside humanitarian and investment efforts. Read more…

Top 10 African countries with the highest electricity generation

Reliable electricity remains one of the biggest drivers of industrial growth across Africa. While some countries generate enough power to support manufacturing and expanding economies, others continue to face supply challenges.

Source: Data Commons, Annual Electricity Generation Ranking for African Countries.

🇷🇺 An estimated 200 Russian fighters attacked in Mali

Fighters under Russia's paramilitary Africa Corps in Mali suffered an attack targeting a convoy of around 200 Russians and 100 Malian soldiers. The convoy was heading to the northern town of Anefis, though the attackers remain unidentified.

This assault follows recent training of Malian troops by Moscow, reflecting Russia’s expanding security influence across the Sahel. Read more…

World’s second-largest cocoa producer targets UAE, Saudi buyers as global cocoa market heads toward $26.2 billion

Ghana has secured offtake commitments from the UAE and Saudi Arabia for semi-finished cocoa products like liquor, butter, cake, and powder. Signed on July 7, 2026, the deals help Africa's second-largest cocoa producer shift export earnings from raw beans to processed items.

This expands Ghana's buyer base beyond Western countries as the global cocoa market heads toward $26.2 billion by 2035. Read more…

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