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2Africa consortium completes subsea cable system linking Africa, Europe, Asia, Middle East

Telecom Egypt announced the completion of the core 2Africa subsea cable system, developed through a consortium that includes Bayobab, center3, China Mobile International, Meta, Orange, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC.

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Egypt, Alibaba discuss developing regional logistics center to serve Africa

The Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement (UPA) and Alibaba Group mulled over establishing a regional center within the authority's strategic warehouses to serve the African continent.

Updated 11/11/2025 7:19:00 AM
Standard Bank launches representative office in Egypt on November 12th

Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, will officially launch its representative office in Egypt

Updated 11/5/2025 1:26:00 AM
Egypt secures African consensus on outstanding AfCFTA rules of origin after 4 years of negotiations

Egypt, in its capacity as chair of the Ministerial Council of Trade Ministers of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has succeeded in reaching African consensus on the long-standing rules of origin for the apparel, textiles, and automotive sectors, following more than four years of negotiations.

Updated 10/29/2025 1:54:00 AM
Intra-African Trade: COMESA’s Digital Payment System Unlocks Opportunities for Egypt

REPSS offers a dual benefit of reducing financial costs and mitigating operational risks, two factors critical for the scalability and success of smaller enterprises that form the backbone of Egypt's economy, contributing 43% of its gross domestic product (GDP).

Updated 10/23/2025 1:18:00 AM
Egypt hosts 4th Ministerial Retreat of Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade

Egypt launched the 4th Ministerial Retreat of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Trade, chaired by Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib, according to a statement.

Updated 9/15/2025 11:41:00 AM
Egypt to set up 6 logistics centers in Africa

Egypt plans to establish six African logistics centers, placing Morocco as a key hub for Egyptian exports to the markets of Western Africa, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib announced.

Updated 9/15/2025 3:19:00 AM
Badawi, Australian companies explore investment opportunities in Egypt's mining sector

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi conducted bilateral meetings with specialized Australian mining companies to discuss investment opportunities in the Egyptian mining sector.

Updated 9/7/2025 7:22:00 AM
GAFI’s CEO participates in Africa-Singapore Business Forum

Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), participated in the Africa-Singapore Business Forum, according to a statement.

Updated 9/3/2025 12:54:00 PM
Egypt to build off-grid PV power plant in Djibouti

The Arab Renewable Energy Authority, affiliated with the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), and Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) signed a contract to build a 300-kilowats power station in Djibouti

Updated 7/14/2025 8:20:00 AM
Kouchouk affirms Egypt’s commitment to supporting Africa’s sustainable development financing

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk stressed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening African and international cooperation to ensure sustainable development financing that supports the African countries

Updated 7/2/2025 3:23:00 AM
Madbouly inaugurates Africa's 1st BSH factory in Egypt with €55M investment

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has inaugurated Africa's first factory of BSH, the German home appliance manufacturer behind the Bosch brand, in Egypt with total investments exceeding €55 million.

Updated 6/29/2025 6:06:00 AM
GAFI’s CEO outlines Egypt’s strategies to boost trade across Africa

The Egyptian government is adopting sustainable strategies to facilitate investment flows and trade across Africa, Hossam Heiba, the CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), stated.

Updated 5/15/2025 4:52:00 AM
Money Fellows secure $13M funding to boost financial inclusion in Africa

Cairo-based fintech digital platform Money Fellows has raised $13 million in this new financing round

Updated 5/5/2025 10:32:00 AM
Egypt assumes chairmanship of AfCFTA council of ministers

Egypt has officially assumed the chairmanship of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Council of Ministers, succeeding Tanzania.

Updated 4/28/2025 11:37:00 AM
Beltone Venture Capital fuels expansion plans across Africa via investment in LNKO

Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Beltone Holding, announced a strategic equity investment in LNKO, a trendsetting omni-channel D2C eyewear startup

Updated 2/5/2025 3:00:00 AM
IFC considers $6M investment in Flat6Labs Africa

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an equity investment of up to $6 million in Africa Seed Fund Co?peratief U.A. (Flat6Labs Africa) through its Startup Catalyst Program.

Updated 2/2/2025 9:45:00 AM
El-Khatib, Jeune Afrique discuss holding Africa Finance and Investment Forum

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib and a delegation from the Jeune Afrique Media Group reviewed the arrangements for holding the Africa Finance and Investment Forum

Updated 1/29/2025 11:50:00 AM
Madbouly pushes for balanced trade deals with Africa to boost exports

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed the formation of a task force to implement a proposal for balanced trade deals with African countries.

Updated 12/18/2024 1:13:00 AM
Autotech 2024 concludes with over 11,000 participants, 300 exhibitors

Autotech 2024, Africa's leading auto aftermarket exhibition, took place at the Cairo International Exhibition Center from November 17th to 19th.

Updated 12/10/2024 3:14:00 PM