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Investments & Funding;Pharmaceuticals

GHIT Fund invests $8.5 million in five Global R&D Projects for malaria and NTD drugs

The GHIT Fund has committed JPY 1.37 billion (USD 8.5 million) to five R&D projects targeting malaria and neglected tropical diseases, including preclinical antimalarial development and multi-country trials for eumycetoma treatment fosravuconazole.

India;Japan;Kenya;Senegal;United States | 1 month ago

Oil & Gas

GasEntec to deliver jetty-based LNG regasification unit for Dakar terminal in Senegal

GasEntec has signed contracts with ELTON Logistics & Services to deliver a jetty-based LNG regasification unit and associated onshore equipment for the Dakar LNG Terminal in Senegal. The facility, expected to begin full operations in the first half of 2027, will supply natural gas to Senegal's largest power plant and support the country's energy transition.

1 month ago • Senegal

Oil & Gas

Reganosa to lead project management for Senegal LNG import terminal development

Reganosa has been appointed as the project management consultant (PMC) for a new liquefied natural gas import terminal in Dakar, Senegal. Developed by ELTON Logistics and Services, the multi-phase project aims to enhance national energy security through a floating storage unit and modular regasification solutions, marking a significant expansion for the Spanish firm in the African energy sector.

2 months ago • Senegal

Hospitals & Healthcare

World Bank approves $135 million financing for Senegal health system overhaul

The World Bank has approved $135 million in financing for Senegal's NAATANGUE 2030 programme, targeting maternal and child health outcomes and financial protection. The package combines IDA credit with grants from the Global Financing Facility and a multi-donor trust fund to expand insurance coverage and strengthen emergency care.

2 months ago • Senegal

Latest News

Defence | 2 days ago

Elbit Systems secures $350 million international main battle tank modernization contract

Israel-based defense electronics company Elbit Systems has clinched a $350 million international contract to upgrade main battle tanks over a four-year period, integrating advanced situational awareness, AI-driven targeting, and modern communication suites.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

UPS commits USD 50 million to industrial logistics and launches time-definite Mexico air freight

UPS is investing nearly $50 million in specialized automotive and industrial network enhancements. The expansion introduces time-definite heavy air freight services between the U.S. and Mexico, streamlining cross-border production cycles and integrating brokerage and warehousing into a single-carrier solution.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

NLC India selects Ohmium and InSolare for 4 MW green hydrogen project in Tamil Nadu

Ohmium International and InSolare Energy have partnered to deploy a 4 MW green hydrogen facility for NLC India Limited. Utilizing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane technology, the plant in Neyveli aims to produce 700 metric tons of hydrogen annually for industrial and mobility applications.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

Rashmi Group commits INR 350 billion to expand industrial footprint in West Bengal

Diversified industrial major Rashmi Group has announced a massive 35,000 million INR investment to scale its steel, power, and mining operations in West Bengal. The plan includes adding 7 million tonnes of annual steel capacity and operationalizing newly acquired coal blocks across several districts.