Lebanon’s cabinet has unlocked $11bn in foreign development loans. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
AfDB: east Africa set to boom
East Africa will be the fastest growing region on the continent, according to an African Development Bank report. Alex Irwin-Hunt reports.
Israel and Egypt make gasfield landmark
Egypt and Israel are deepening ties in order to exploit their valuable natural gas reserves.
Israeli-Arab FDI reawakens
Israeli agri-tech giant Netafim is the the first Israeli company on record to undertake a greenfield foreign investment into the Arab world, according to fDi Markets.
Western Sahara talks revive green energy hopes
Resolution to the conflict could provide the missing piece to Morocco’s green energy jigsaw. Oliver Radway reports.
Gaborone mayor plays to city's strengths
The mayor of the Botswanan capital of Gaborone tells fDi that the city is keen to exploit its expertise in diamond cutting and argibusiness.
Can Tunisia win back investors' hearts and minds?
Consolidating a delicate transition to democracy, Tunisia is looking forward with renewed optimism, industry and SMEs minister Slim Feriani tells fDi.
South African Reserve Bank governor champions open trade and tourism
South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago says moves to increase tourism and reduce inflation should strengthen the country's economy. He talks to Adrienne Klasa.
Oman looks to challenge Gulf leaders with Dumq SEZ
The Duqm Special Economic Zone in Oman is already attracting investors in its bid to become a major regional industrial and logistics hub.
View from the Middle East & Africa: SDGs could help developing countries
The UN Sustainable Development Goals could drive improvements in developing countries seeking investment.
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