Infrastructure & Energy

Global logistics giant DHL Group has announced a major $348 million (€300 million) investment to strengthen trade and logistics infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa.

At a recent business forum in Moscow, Russian senators, trade officials, and African delegates gathered under a single banner: rebuilding Russia’s economic footprint across the continent. After decades of limited engagement, the Kremlin is now moving from lofty promises to measurable deals — positioning Africa as both a lifeline and a laboratory for its post-sanctions economy.

Algeria has signed a $5.4 billion agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Midad Energy to explore and develop new oil and gas fields in the country’s southeast, part of an effort to revive foreign investment in its aging hydrocarbon sector.

Kenya is calling for a fundamental shift in how Africa finances its infrastructure, urging governments to rely less on public borrowing and more on private-sector investment to power the continent’s growth.

The European Union has announced a $600 million investment package to expand renewable energy and electrification projects across Africa, signaling a renewed effort to support the continent’s green transition and strengthen Europe’s strategic presence there.

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) — now recognized as Africa’s largest hydroelectric power facility. The milestone marks a defining moment in the nation’s long pursuit of energy independence and sustainable economic growth.