Uganda Projects 8% Annual Growth Ahead of Oil Production Boom
Uganda’s economy is forecast to expand by an average of 8% annually over the next five years, fuelled by anticipated oil production and heavy investments […]
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Zanzibar’s President Mwinyi Vows Debt-Free Future as Development Projects Surge
Zanzibar’s President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has pledged to leave office with the archipelago free of public debt while accelerating major infrastructure and social development projects. […]
New AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah Calls for Paradigm Shift to Tackle Africa’s Challenges
Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah officially assumed office on 1 September 2025 as the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), pledging to build […]
Somali Army Neutralises Over 10 al-Shabab Militants in Central Offensive
The Somali military has successfully eliminated more than 10 al-Shabab militants in coordinated operations across the central regions of Hirshabelle and Galmudug, according to a […]
India and Ghana Cement Strategic Ties with Landmark Agreements During Modi’s Historic Visit
India and Ghana have signed on Wednesday, July 2, four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across key sectors including agriculture, energy, […]
Unseasonal Downpours Kill 29 in Kinshasa as DRC Faces Infrastructure Collapse
At least 29 people lost their lives over the weekend following torrential rains in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local […]
Kenya Urges Africa to Have Inclusive Agri-finance
In light of the effects of climate change, Kenya on Thursday, May 22 called for more inclusive and context-sensitive financing of Africa’s agricultural system to […]
Namibia’s Finance Minister Unveils 106.3 Billion Dollar Budget with Focus on Development and Infrastructure
On Thursday March 27, Namibia’s newly appointed Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management, Ericah Shafudah, presented the country’s 2025/26 budget of 106.3 billion Namibian […]
South Africa’s G20 Presidency to Focus on Boosting Investment in African Infrastructure
South Africa plans to leverage its Group of 20 (G20) presidency to drive investment in Africa’s infrastructure and productive sectors, aiming to boost the continent’s […]
US struggles to keep up with China in Africa’s critical minerals race, say experts
The race for Africa’s vast reserves of critical minerals, essential for the production of electric vehicles or renewable energy, has become a major geopolitical battleground […]