Day: May 13, 2026
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Macron Unveils €23 Billion Africa Investment Plan at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23 billion investment commitment for Africa during the Africa Forward Franco-African Business Forum in Nairobi, as France seeks to deepen economic ties with the continent through a renewed partnership model centered on investment and trade.
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Kaleidofin, Apollo Agriculture and IDH Farmfit Fund Close Kenya’s First Private-Sector Agriculture Securitization Deal
Kenya has recorded a major milestone in agricultural finance after fintech company Kaleidofin completed the country’s first private-sector local currency securitization focused on smallholder farmers, unlocking fresh capital for rural lending.