A new African Youth Survey paints a picture of a generation that’s more optimistic about the continent’s future than at any point since the pandemic. But while confidence is recovering, young Africans are making it clear that optimism alone isn’t enough — they want jobs, cleaner government, greater political inclusion and leaders who deliver tangible…
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Start-ups across Africa raised approximately US$1.36bn in the first half of 2026 through transactions of at least US$100k, including equity, debt and grants but excluding exits. This was broadly in line with the US$1.44bn raised in H1 2025, representing a modest -6% year-on-year decline. The apparent stability is noteworthy after the recovery recorded in 2025,…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org ) will conduct a three-day working visit to Venezuela on August 3-5, 2026, reinforcing its support for the country’s energy sector reforms and advocating for increased international investment in oil, natural gas and associated infrastructure. Led by Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk, the AEC delegation will engage key industry leaders and…
