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Kenya’s Visa-Free Entry Policy: A Game Changer for Business and Investment in East…
Kenya, a country known for its rich wildlife, vibrant culture, and dynamic economy, is poised to make a significant…
The Crossroads of Change: DRC’s Pivotal Presidential Elections Offer Hope Amidst…
The 2023 DRC presidential election is slated for 20 December in what many view as the most consequential election…
World Bank tips Kenya on how to drive inclusive growth and tackle poverty
According to the World Bank, the secret lies in adopting an inclusive growth strategy that not only enhances…
An outlook into Nigeria’s stubborningly high inflation rates
Nigeria "s inflation rate has remained high for the past 9 years, way before COVID-19 and the disruptions it…
World Bank greenlights $750M to expand electricity access for 17.5 million…
The project will benefit over 17.5 million unserved, underserved, rural, and remote Nigerians through the…
Economic alarms ring as Ethiopia’s credit rating enters junk territory
In a body blow, Fitch Ratings has moved Ethiopia "s rating from" CC, "where it had been downgraded in November, to…
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis poised to worsen as economy contracts by 18 per cent
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is poised to worsen next year even as the economy is set to contract by 18 per…
Renewed optimism as countries agree on a new global climate pact
For the first time in climate summits, diplomats from nearly 200 countries at COP28 have agreed on a new global…
New Trends in Gold-Backed Financing
Global economic trends, such as interest rate changes, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties, significantly…
AfDB approves $696.4M financing for Tanzania-Burundi-DRC railway project
AfDB will provide US $98.62 million to Burundi in the form of grants and US $597.79 million to Tanzania in the form…