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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

German Ministers Visit Africa to Strengthen Ties and Address Hunger

This week, two senior German officials are making high-level visits across Africa as part of a coordinated diplomatic push. The German ministers visit Africa at a time when Berlin seeks to deepen

January 20, 2026

Africa·News

Chevron’s Cautious Stance on Venezuela Oil Investments

Chevron has long sought access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, but the company remains hesitant to commit major capital despite recent political upheaval. Although Nicolás Maduro’s dramatic ouster this month opened a

January 20, 2026

Business

M23 Announces Uvira Withdrawal, Leaving Residents in Uncertainty

The M23 rebel group has announced its intention to withdraw from the strategic eastern city of Uvira, placing security responsibilities with the international community. This declaration, detailed in a formal statement, calls

January 19, 2026

Politics

Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Peace Amid Eastern Congo Violence

Pope Leo XIV issued a urgent plea for peace this Sunday, focusing intently on the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During his weekly Angelus address in St. Peter’s

January 19, 2026

Politics

US House Passes 3-Year AGOA Extension, South Africa’s Status Unclear

The United States House of Representatives has passed a decisive three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. This critical trade program provides duty-free access to U.S. markets for eligible sub-Saharan

January 19, 2026

Business

Why Energy Infrastructure Is the Backbone of East Africa’s Manufacturing Push

East Africa’s manufacturing ambitions are gaining momentum, and at the centre of this transformation lies one decisive factor: energy. For Tanzania, reliable, affordable, and diversified power supply has become the essential link

January 17, 2026

Business

How Natural Gas Is Powering West Africa’s Industrial Takeoff

Across West Africa, the quest for industrial growth is increasingly shaped by one defining factor: reliable and affordable energy. As countries seek to expand manufacturing, strengthen regional trade, and lift millions into

January 17, 2026

Business

Eleven Dynamics That Will Define Africa’s Direction

Africa moves into 2026 facing a rare convergence of opportunity and risk. Economic momentum is returning after years of global shocks, yet deep structural weaknesses continue to limit how far growth improves

January 17, 2026

Business

Ghana and UAE Sign $1bn Deal to Build Africa’s Largest Innovation and AI Hub

Ghana has signed a landmark $1bn strategic investment agreement with the United Arab Emirates to develop what is being positioned as Africa’s largest integrated innovation and artificial intelligence hub. The ambitious project

January 17, 2026

Business

Mamadou Toure: The Entrepreneur Using Blockchain to Disrupt Gold Investment in Africa

Africa is home to some of the world’s richest mineral deposits, holding an estimated 30% of global mineral reserves and nearly 40% of the planet’s gold. Yet for decades, extractive economic models

January 17, 2026

Business

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