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Kenya Raises Fuel Prices as Middle East Disruptions Hit Supply
Kenya has increased the maximum retail prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene...
Zimbabwe’s ZiG faces trust test as government seeks to cut dollar reliance
Zimbabwe is promoting wider use of its ZiG currency and seeking to reduce...
IMF Raises Africa Growth Outlook but Warns of Shrinking Aid
The IMF has slightly improved its growth forecast for Africa but says falling...
Isaac Sesi Reframes Agritech Success Around Trust, Affordability and Impact
Isaac Sesi says his experience building Sesi Technologies has shifted his focus...
HRW Seeks Independent Monitoring After Renewed Tigray Fighting
Human Rights Watch is calling for independent monitoring, restored...
Somalia Sets 2027 Dates for Parliamentary and Presidential Elections
Somalia's electoral commission has scheduled parliamentary elections for April...
ECOWAS and GIZ Begin Rollout of 2026–2031 Communication Framework
ECOWAS and GIZ have launched a workshop in Accra to put the bloc’s 2026–2031...
Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case Linked to First Patient
Kenya has reported a second Ebola case involving a 39-year-old close family...
Tunisia’s Economic Gains Struggle to Ease Household Pressures Under Saied
Tunisia’s economy expanded in the second quarter of 2026 and overall...
South Africa’s fintech race shifts toward everyday payment use
South African fintech companies are competing to turn accounts and wallets into...