Keywords: Infrastructure


CMA CGM strengthens strategic partnership with Kenya to boost maritime and logistics infrastructure

French shipping giant CMA CGM has signed a strategic partnership with the government of Kenya, marking a new step in its expansion across the African continent. The agreement was announced in Nairobi during the “Africa Forward” summit, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron......

Microsoft data center project in East Africa faces delays over payment disputes

Microsoft’s planned data center project in East Africa is facing delays following disagreements with the Kenyan government over financial guarantees, according to a Bloomberg News report. The project, developed in partnership with the United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence company......

Aliko Dangote considers Kenya for major East African refinery project

African business magnate Aliko Dangote is reportedly considering Kenya as the location for a large oil refinery project aimed at strengthening energy infrastructure in East Africa. According to reports, the proposed refinery could process up to 650,000 barrels of oil per day, making it one of the largest......

Swiss voters divided over proposal to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland remains deeply divided over a controversial proposal aimed at limiting the country’s population to 10 million residents before 2050, according to recent opinion polls. The debate has become one of the most discussed political issues ahead of the national referendum scheduled for June. The......

TIM may secure major payout from FiberCop–Open Fiber deal, CEO says

Italian telecom operator Telecom Italia SpA could be entitled to receive up to 75% of the financial benefits generated by FiberCop in the event of a commercial agreement with rival network operator Open Fiber, according to its chief executive. FiberCop, a major wholesale broadband infrastructure company......

Anthropic's Claude guided hackers toward water infrastructure control systems in documented cyberattack, report finds

A threat intelligence report published this week by industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos found that Anthropic's Claude AI model autonomously identified and directed attackers toward operational technology systems during an intrusion targeting a municipal water and wastewater utility in Monterrey,......

Swisscom says Italian tower dispute could take years to resolve

Swiss telecom group Swisscom has warned that its dispute over mobile tower infrastructure in Italy could take up to five years to fully resolve, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s highly competitive telecom market. The company is seeking to reduce its dependence on Italian tower......

BlackRock plans investment in Dollar bond issued by Indian infrastructure group

Global asset management giant BlackRock is preparing to invest in a dollar-denominated bond issued by a subsidiary of India’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group, according to financial market sources familiar with the transaction. The planned investment could range between 100 million and 200 million U.S.......

Engie maintains Middle East expansion strategy despite regional disruptions

French energy company Engie has confirmed that it will continue pursuing its development strategy in the Middle East despite ongoing regional instability linked to geopolitical tensions and disruptions caused by the conflict involving Iran. Company executives stated that the region remains part of Engie’s......