4+ hour, 51+ min ago  (202+ words) Kenya has large, untapped deposits of minerals required to build infrastructure for renewable energy and digital infrastructure. Kenya is close to agreeing a critical minerals deal with Washington, its president said on the sidelines of the G7 summit William Ruto told…...

6+ hour, 48+ min ago  (213+ words) Semafor Cocoa giants Ghana, C'te d'Ivoire vow to cooperate on prices The world's leading cocoa producers, Ghana and C'te d'Ivoire, agreed to harmonize purchasing prices and harvesting calendars in order to build a buffer from volatility in global markets that…...

7+ hour, 10+ min ago  (185+ words) Semafor African telcos plan to invest $76 B in infrastructure African mobile operators are planning to invest $76 billion in network capital expenditure through 2030, a new report showed. The investment pipeline will support an industry that is expected to add $290 billion a…...

7+ hour, 32+ min ago  (131+ words) Semafor African architecture helps reduce climate impact New buildings featuring old designs are sprouting up across Africa, using traditional materials and methods in a bid to build more sustainably. An Accra office building features "vertical fins" to offer natural shade,…...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago  (138+ words) The measures would mark the single biggest change to its economic system since Fidel Castro took over after the 1950s revolution. Cuba moved to privatize swaths of its state-run economy as it looked to boost moribund growth and assuage the US,…...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago  (136+ words) China's decision to scrap tariffs on African imports spurred an 18% jump in bilateral trade. Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025, new data showed, helping drive increased use of the yuan in international commerce, a key priority for Beijing. China's…...

9+ hour, 20+ min ago  (144+ words) France and Germany criticized the leader of the European Council for opening diplomatic communications with the Kremlin. EU opens dialogue with Moscow The EU moved to reduce tensions with both Moscow and Beijing, though the bloc was far from unified…...

9+ hour, 20+ min ago  (135+ words) Brent crude prices are down more than 25% from a month ago, as markets anticipate an influx of oil. IEA warns of oil supply glut Oil prices headed for a sharp weekly decline, while the International Energy Agency warned of a…...

9+ hour, 20+ min ago  (139+ words) Talks between Washington and Tehran were called off, as Israel pressed its offensive in Lebanon. The US-Iran peace deal was cast into doubt mere hours after it was signed, with talks between Washington and Tehran called off and Israel maintaining…...

11+ hour, 7+ min ago  (1060+ words) This article first appeared in The CEO Signal. Request an invitation. When David Cordani hands over the title of Cigna CEO to Brian Evanko on July 1, the triathlete will be ending the longest leadership run of any of his industry…...