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Kazakhstan Signs $10 Billion Deal for AI Data Center Project
Kazakhstan will invest up to $10 billion to build a Data Center Valley in the northern Pavlodar region. The project involves Nvidia and an Armenian-American cloud company and forms part of the country's Digital Qazaqstan strategy through 2029.
Forbespolitics31 days ago
Albanian Protesters Oppose Kushner Resort Plans on Protected Land
Thousands of Albanians have protested a planned luxury resort project on the Adriatic coast. The developments include a $1.4 billion project on Sazan island and a $4.7 billion project near Zvërnec.
theyeshivaworld.compolitics51 days ago
Justice Department Set to Drop Fraud Charges Against Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani
The Justice Department is preparing to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani after his lawyer offered a substantial investment in U.S. jobs during a recent meeting. The move would end a yearslong case against the Indian billionaire, who ranks as the second-richest p…
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Financial Timesfinance52 days ago
Weichai Ousts Management at Italian Yachtmaker Ferretti
Weichai has replaced the management at Ferretti Group after a shareholder vote on competing board slates. The action concludes months of conflict between the two largest investors in the Italian luxury yacht manufacturer. The vote determines the composition of the company's board…
thezimbabwemail.comworld52 days ago
Nigerian Businessman Femi Otedola Purchases £53 Million London Mansion
Femi Otedola, a Nigerian businessman, has purchased a 10-bedroom mansion in London for £53 million. The acquisition marks a significant high-end property transaction in the British capital. @business reported the details of the deal.
Semaforpolitics53 days ago
Africa-France Summit in Nairobi Yields $50 Billion in Investment Pledges
Kenyan and French presidents co-hosted the inaugural Africa Forward Summit where nearly $50 billion in commitments were announced, including a major East African oil refinery project. Separately, voting began Thursday in three Kenyan by-elections viewed as an early test of streng…
Semaforpolitics53 days ago
Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi Announces $50 Billion in Investment Pledges
Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the inaugural two-day Africa Forward Summit on May 12 and 13, 2026. Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote pledged a $16 billion to $20 billion East African oil refinery backed by Kenya, Tanzania and Ugand…
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Semaforai53 days ago
UAE Announces Over $100 Billion in US Investment and Trade Deals
More than $100 billion in investment and trade deals between the US and the UAE have been announced since a visit to the Middle East one year ago. The US-UAE Business Council reported the figures show the UAE executing on pledges made during that visit. The announcements cover se…
Al Jazeerapolitics53 days ago
Macron Announces $27 Billion Africa Investment, Calls for Reset in Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a $27 billion investment package for Africa while speaking at the Africa Forward summit in Kenya. He urged a 'fundamental reset' in relations between Europe and Africa, describing it as a 'partnership of equals.' Macron also reflected on…
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Al Jazeerapolitics53 days ago
Macron Announces $27 Billion Africa Investment at Kenya Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a fundamental reset in Africa-Europe relations during the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi. He announced $27 billion in investments and described the approach as a partnership of equals rather than Europe dictating terms. The remarks ca…
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Euronewsai54 days ago
Uzbekistan Adds 5,600 MW of Solar and Wind Capacity, Says Renewables Now Represent 30% of Electricity Mix
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said renewable sources now account for around 30 percent of the country’s electricity mix after the addition of 5,600 megawatts through international partnerships. Electricity production has increased 1.5 times to 87 billion kilowatt-hours through $35…
France 24politics54 days agoUpdated
France Announces €23bn Investment Package at Africa Summit in Nairobi
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled 23 billion euros in commitments focused on energy, agriculture and AI at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya, France’s first such event in an English-speaking African country. The announcement came hours after he interrupted a youth sessio…
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France 24business54 days ago
Macron Announces $27 Billion Investment Package at Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
French President Emmanuel Macron announced 23 billion euros in investments during a two-day summit in Nairobi focused on energy transition, agriculture and artificial intelligence. The gathering brought together more than 30 African heads of state and business leaders as France s…
BBC Newsworld54 days ago
France Co-Hosts Africa Forward Summit With Kenya in Nairobi
French President Emmanuel Macron joined Kenyan leaders to co-host the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Monday. Macron announced $27 billion in investments across Africa in energy transition, digital infrastructure, AI, maritime economy and agriculture. The summit marks the fir…
Semaforworld54 days ago
Treasury Secretary Visits Japan for Third Time
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrived in Japan on May 11, 2026, ahead of talks with China. Officials plan to discuss the next phase of Japan's $550 billion investment pledge in the U.S. strategic industrial base and monetary policy issues. The visit marks the third trip to Jap…
BBC Newspolitics54 days ago
Macron Interrupts Speaker to Demand Silence at Kenya Investment Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to demand audience silence, citing a lack of respect. The event, co-hosted by France and Kenya, focuses on investment, AI, renewable energy and infrastructure. Macron also announced 23…
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