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New Vision interview: Africa50 to issue up to sh324b to private projects

New Vision interview: Africa50 to issue up to sh324b to private projects

… on the sidelines, looking for good investment opportunities. If projects are ready to receive funding, then we can increase the level of private investment in African infrastructure projects. Our…

Bloomberg: UAE Pledges $4.5 Billion to Finance Africa Climate Projects

Bloomberg: UAE Pledges $4.5 Billion to Finance Africa Climate Projects

… months before UN global climate conference COP28 Africa needs $100 billion in climate adaptation funding The United Arab Emirates, the host of this year’s United Nations climate summit, pledged $4.5…

Africa50 and its partners complete successful refinancing of six solar power plants in Egypt in landmark green bond issue

Africa50 and its partners complete successful refinancing of six solar power plants in Egypt in landmark green bond issue

… infrastructure projects. This pioneering transaction demonstrates Africa50’s commitment to mobilizing funding from international capital markets to support its shareholder countries’ transition to low-carbon…

Expert Commentary: Why the time is right to invest in Africa's infrastructure

Expert Commentary: Why the time is right to invest in Africa's infrastructure

… in infrastructure on the continent and the role of private capital in bridging the infrastructure funding gap. Click here to read full article

Poa Internet announces first close of a $28M financing round led by Africa50

Poa Internet announces first close of a $28M financing round led by Africa50

… Internet and Africa50 today announced the completion of Africa50’s equity investment into Poa. This funding is part of the $28 million financing round led by Africa50, which will be used to support the…

Africa50 Gains Guinea and Democratic Republic of Congo as Shareholders; Highlights Strategy and Investment Pipeline

Africa50 Gains Guinea and Democratic Republic of Congo as Shareholders; Highlights Strategy and Investment Pipeline

… He said, “I encourage all African countries to join this fund, which is ours, to fill our infrastructure funding gap.” Africa50 Chairman Adesina, reiterated the need for private investment to close the large…

The International Solar Alliance and Africa50 in Discussions regarding the Africa Solar Facility

The International Solar Alliance and Africa50 in Discussions regarding the Africa Solar Facility

… investor and asset manager, with a $ 8bn project value and has mobilized more than $4bn in external funding for African infrastructure. With 32 African countries, the African Development Bank and two African…

Africa50 Organizes Webinar with CNBC to Unveil the Finalists of the Innovation Challenge

Africa50 Organizes Webinar with CNBC to Unveil the Finalists of the Innovation Challenge

… The winning solutions will receive cash prizes and/or will be considered for project development funding. Projects will be rolled-out in Rwanda as the pilot country, with the objective to scale to other…

Asset Recycling, innovative financing models key for Africa’s smart cities – Demba Diallo

Asset Recycling, innovative financing models key for Africa’s smart cities – Demba Diallo

… for Smart African Cities, Demba Diallo, Managing Director, Project Development, shared insights on funding sustainable infrastructure to support smart cities using some of Africa50's innovative financing…

Casablanca Finance City and Africa50 launch the report “Developing African Infrastructure in Challenging Times"

Casablanca Finance City and Africa50 launch the report “Developing African Infrastructure in Challenging Times"

… to this year’s edition. The ceremony concluded with a panel discussion on ways to broaden the funding options for African infrastructure, featuring CEO Alain Ebobissé, Obaid Amrane, CEO of Ithmar…