French car-manufacturer Renault is set to sign a pact with the Algerian government ahead of building its first manufacturing plant in the country
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CFF receives US$75 million to invest in clean energy projects

The CCF is set to release new funding for renewable projects in the East African region. (Image source: World Bank Photo Collection)
The Climate Catalyst Fund (CCF) has received US$75mn that will be invested in clean energy projects in East Africa and other emerging markets
MSD opens office and launches HIV drug in Nigeria
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), a Merck & Co subsidiary, has announced the opening of its office in Lagos and has also launched one of its HIV-treating antiretroviral drugs in Nigeria
Ghana to launch Accra drainage project

Ghana has sourced a credit facility from the EXIM Bank and Standard Chartered Bank for the project. (Image source: SPakhrin/Flickr)
Nine Accra Metropolis drainage basins will undergo renovation as part of the Construction of the Accra Sanitary Sewerage and Storm Drainage Alleviation project
India sanctions loan for Tanzania water projects

Residents of Dar es Salaam get water only twice a week others do not get water at all. (Image source: ajleon/Flickr)
The Indian government has approved a US$178mn loan to Tanzania for the implementation of water projects in an attempt to help alleviate water scarcity in the East African country