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Dangote Family Office Set to Expand Operations in 2027 as Dynasty Planning Accelerates

LAGOS, Aug 28 – The family office of Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, is preparing to significantly expand its operations in 2027 as the billionaire’s family develops …

South Africa Secures $405 Million in New Development Bank Loans for Health and Water Projects

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South Africa Secures $405 Million in New Development Bank Loans for Health and Water Projects
Dangote Family Office Set to Expand Operations in 2027 as Dynasty Planning Accelerates
Energean in Talks to Buy BP’s Egyptian Gas Assets in Deal Worth About $1 Billion
Kenya Positions Mombasa as Oil Export Hub Under 25-Year Gulf Energy Deal
South Africa Targets First Sovereign Green Bond as Climate Financing Needs Reach $228 billion

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Botswana Central Bank Holds Policy Rate as Inflation Stays Above Target Range
by Emmanuel Ebube
Rwanda’s Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Accelerates
by Mintesinot Nigussie
Zambia Inflation Falls to 6.2% in August, Lowest Level Since February 2018
by Emmanuel Ebube
Egypt’s Chemical and Fertilizer Exports Rise 25% to $7.07 Billion in H1 2026
by Emmanuel Ebube
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise Above $53 Billion to Highest Level Since 2009
by Emmanuel Ebube
Tunisia’s Cash Holdings Hit Record $10.5 Billion, Putting Pressure on Banks
by Oluebube Elechi

Wealth

Dangote Family Office Set to Expand Operations in 2027 as Dynasty Planning Accelerates
Africa’s Ultra-Wealthy Increase Property Investments as Demand for Wealth Preservation Grows
Abdulsamad Rabiu Becomes Africa’s Second-Richest Person as Wealth Surges
Africa’s Super-Rich Are Turning to Family Offices to Protect Expanding Fortunes

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