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ADM Commits $420 Million to Expand Decatur Soy Processing Capacity, Targeting 15% Output Increase by 2027

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has committed $420 million to expand soybean processing capacity at its Decatur, Illinois complex, the company confirmed on 22 February 2026. The investment will increase…

Isabella Conti February 23, 2026

Finance

BlackRock Commits $500 Million to African Infrastructure Fund III, Expands Private Capital Push Across Sub-Saharan Energy and Transport

On 22 February 2026, BlackRock formally disclosed a $500 million anchor commitment to African Infrastructure Fund III (AIF III), marking one of the largest single allocations to a Sub-Saharan focused…

Daniel Rothman February 23, 2026

Compliance & Legal

U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on 12 Entities Under Russia-Related EO 14024, Expands Secondary Exposure for Global Banks

On 23 February 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting 12 entities and multiple individuals under Executive Order 14024, intensifying enforcement pressure on…

Naledi Mokoena February 23, 2026

Billionaire Tracker

Elon Musk Increases xAI Stake via $3.2 Billion Secondary Purchase, Consolidates Control Ahead of Global Data Center Expansion

In a regulatory filing disclosed on 20 February 2026, Elon Musk increased his personal ownership in artificial intelligence firm xAI through a $3.2 billion secondary share purchase from early investors,…

Alexander Voss February 21, 2026

Tech & Innovation

Microsoft Unveils Majorana 1 Quantum Processor, Claims Breakthrough Toward Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

A Live Hardware Milestone in Quantum Computing On 19 February 2026, Microsoft officially unveiled its Majorana 1 quantum processor, positioning it as a foundational step toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. The…

Ethan Park February 20, 2026

Opportunities

Kenya Awards $311M Transmission Expansion PPP to Power Grid & Africa50 — Major Infra Opportunity Opens for Contractors and EPC Firms

Kenya has officially awarded a $311 million public-private partnership (PPP) project to a joint venture between Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) and Africa50 to design, build, operate, and…

Michael Adeyemi February 19, 2026

Op-Ed & Analysis

European Commission Unveils €3.2 Billion Critical Raw Materials Facility to Accelerate Strategic Mining Projects Across Africa and Latin America

On 17 February 2026, the European Commission formally approved a €3.2 billion financing facility under its Critical Raw Materials (CRM) framework, aimed at accelerating strategic mining and processing projects in…

Dr. Sofia Alvarez February 19, 2026

Global Affairs

U.S. and India Launch $15 Billion Defense and Semiconductor Cooperation Framework After Washington Summit

The governments of the United States and India this week formally unveiled a new cooperation framework spanning defense manufacturing, semiconductor supply chains, and critical technologies, following high-level talks in Washington.…

Jonathan Reed February 19, 2026

Markets & Economy

U.S. Federal Reserve Holds Rates at 5.25%–5.50% as January Inflation Hits 3.4%, Treasury Yields Climb Above 4.5%

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.25%–5.50% this week, reinforcing its “higher for longer” stance as January inflation data surprised to the upside. The decision followed…

Marcus Leighton February 18, 2026

Industry Sectors

TotalEnergies Awards €2.1 Billion North Sea Offshore Wind Construction Contracts, Accelerating 1.5 GW Build-Out

TotalEnergies has formally awarded major construction contracts for its 1.5-gigawatt North Sea offshore wind project, committing approximately €2.1 billion to turbine supply, installation vessels, subsea cabling, and offshore substation infrastructure. The contract disclosures,…

Thabo Khumalo February 15, 2026