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October 8, 2025

Kenya launches sovereign wealth & infrastructure funds amid debt pressures

Kenya’s government has unveiled plans to establish two new funds—a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) and an infrastructure fund—designed to channel domestic resources into strategic sectors while reducing dependence on debt. President William

World

October 23, 2025

John Heche: Top Chadema Politician Arrested Ahead of Tanzania Election

Who is John Heche? John Heche is a key member of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA). He serves as the Vice-Chairman for Tanzania Mainland and previously represented

Business

January 9, 2026

Botswana Cuts Diamond Output 16% Amid Weak Global Demand

Botswana, the world’s leading diamond producer, will cut its 2025 diamond production by 16%. This significant reduction responds to plummeting global demand and the rising market share of lab-grown alternatives. For a nation

Aliko Dangote Briefly Exits the $30 Billion Club

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, recently made history by entering the $30 billion club. However, his membership was brief. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his net worth has since adjusted to $29.1

November 25, 2025

Business

How US Cuts to Africa Programs Erode American Influence

Deep US cuts to Africa programs in higher education are actively eroding American expertise and soft power on the continent. These reductions target language, culture, and area studies, which are essential for global engagement.

November 25, 2025

Business

Nigeria: Africa’s Largest Economy

Nigeria stands as Africa’s largest economy, driven by a powerful combination of oil production, a fast-expanding agricultural sector, and one of the continent’s most dynamic telecommunications industries. With a population of over

November 17, 2025

Energy

Guinea enters a new era with iron exports from world’s largest untapped deposit

Guinea Begins Simandou Iron Ore Exports, Set to Boost Economy

Guinea Begins Exporting Iron Ore Guinea has officially started exporting iron ore from the Simandou mines, which hold the world’s largest untapped iron ore reserves. This project promises to transform the country’s

November 16, 2025

Business

Nigeria Reclaims Africa’s Business Activity Crown as South Africa and Egypt Falter

Business activity across major African economies showed mixed performance in October 2025. Nigeria posted the strongest expansion, while South Africa and Egypt deepened their contractions. This comes from the latest S&P Global

November 16, 2025

Business

COP30 Policymaking Needs a Developmentalist Makeover

COP30 policymaking

November 14, 2025

Business

Africa G20 Agenda Can Help Shape a More Stable and Prosperous World

Africa G20 agenda

November 14, 2025

Business

Why African Presidents Seek Medical Treatment Abroad

Across Africa, a troubling pattern has emerged. Many presidents and senior officials frequently travel abroad for medical treatment. Although this practice is often presented as a personal health choice, it carries deep

November 1, 2025

News

East Africa’s Unfunded Artists Could Do So Much More

East Africa’s creative sector—encompassing music, visual arts, performance, film and design—boasts vibrant talent and cultural depth. However, many artists operate in a persistent state of under-investment, missing out on both the financial

November 1, 2025

News

Ethiopia shifts from commercial to concessional loans on foreign debts

The Shift to Concessional Loans Ethiopia has announced that it is negotiating with creditors to convert its commercial loans into concessional terms—meaning lower interest rates, longer maturities and more favourable conditions. In

October 31, 2025

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