Tanzania and Ethiopia Lead East Africa in Projected Economic Growth for 2024, IMF Reports
In a recent forecast, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted Tanzania’s anticipated rapid economic growth in the year 2024,…
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Bank Of Kigali and BDF Collaborate To Provide Affordable Credit For SMEs
Bank of Kigali (BK) and the Business Development Fund (BDF), a government-backed initiative supporting small businesses, solidified their commitment to…
Former RDB CEO Clare Akamanzi Appointed CEO of NBA Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the appointment of Clare Akamanzi as the Chief Executive Officer of NBA Africa,…
Airtel Kenya’s Bold Network Expansion: 1,000 New Sites, Sh23B Investment
Airtel Kenya is set to boost its investment in network infrastructure with the aim of expanding its customer base nationwide.…
60 Hospitalised In India After Ammonia Leak At Fertiliser Plant
Reuters About 60 people have been hospitalised after an ammonia leak from a pipeline belonging to India’s Coromandel International (CORF.NS) near its…
Senegal To Introduce Africa’s First All-Electric BRT System
In a groundbreaking development, Dakar, Senegal’s capital, is gearing up to unveil Africa’s inaugural 100% electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)…
Sudan: More Than 7 Million Displaced
AFP Fighting that has raged since April in Sudan between the army and paramilitaries has now displaced 7.1 million people,…
Angola Drops OPEC Membership, Shakes Global Oil Markets
In a surprising twist, Angola has announced its immediate withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), disrupting…
Switzerland Considers Legalising Cocaine Use
Reuters Switzerland’s capital is examining a pilot scheme to allow the sale of cocaine for recreational use – a radical…
Uganda Removes Visa Requirement for Congolese Nationals
In a significant step towards promoting regional integration and facilitating cross-border trade, Uganda officially declared on Monday that nationals from…
Dreadlocks And Discrimination: A Hidden Targeting Happening In Plain Sight
By Arthur Arnold Wadero. Photography by Nicholas Bamulanzeki On March 10, 2021, the Uganda Police Force (UPF), acting on what…
US SEC Charges Nigerian CEO, Three Companies With Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday filed charges against Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi and three companies of…
Princess Diana Dress Sells For Record $1.1 Million At Auction
An evening dress worn by the late Princess Diana has sold for $1.1 million, 11 times its estimate, breaking the…
Rwanda’s Lake Kivu Welcomes First Luxury Houseboat
The Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga, a luxury houseboat, has begun welcoming guests for journeys along Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s…
Kenya To Scrap Visas For All Visitors From 2021
Visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January, President William Ruto said on…
Zimbabwe And Botswana To Scrap Passport Requirements
Zimbabwe and Botswana have embarked on a bilateral deal to eliminate passport requirements for each other’s citizens, fostering a new…
Rwanda Defence Force Enrolls New Soldiers
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has officially enrolled newly trained soldiers into the Force following the completion of 7 months military…
Danish Government and UNFPA Launch SAY Empowerment Program in Uganda
In a joint effort, the Danish government, partnering with the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), has officially rolled…
Seychelles Wins World’s Most Romantic Destination
In a dazzling ceremony held at the iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai on December 1, Seychelles secured its status…
Nigerian Lives Matter: Demanding Accountability in Nigeria’s Military Operations
The recent tragic incident in Kaduna state, north-west Nigeria, where at least 85 civilians lost their lives in an air…