Africa News Headlines

Egypt's wind power push, tied to manufacturing, offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa
Egypt is pairing a planned 2,000-megawatt wind project with its first turbine manufacturing plant, seeking to turn renewable energy into an industrial opportunity
Africa's biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors
Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is opening a portion of his refinery to public ownership in Africa's biggest initial public offering
Benin bets on turning its cotton crop into clothes at home
The fabrics made by Fatoumata Dosso carry the tag “Made in Benin.”