World Bank lifts Kenya’s growth forecast on construction sector optimism
NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Reuters) – The World Bank lifted Kenya’s economic growth forecast for this year to almost…
Zambian government welcomes ratings upgrade that sees country exit default status
LUSAKA, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Zambia’s finance minister on Sunday welcomed a milestone upgrade from S&P Global ratings…
UAE announces $1 billion initiative to expand AI in Africa
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it will invest $1 billion to…
Singapore snares record haul of smuggled rhino horns from South Africa
Item 1 of 5 The National Parks Board (NParks) displays pieces of rhinoceros horns which are part of…
Senegal will pay debts, committed to IMF talks, says finance ministry
Debt concerns rise in sub-Saharan Africa Political tensions could complicate Senegal’s IMF negotiations Senegal’s debt-to-GDP ratio surpasses 130%…
S&P upgrades South Africa for first time in nearly 20 years as reforms gain traction
Nov 14 (Reuters) – South Africa on Friday secured its first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years…
Egypt’s consumer price inflation accelerates to 12.5% in October
Nov 10 (Reuters) – Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation rose more than expected to 12.5% in October,…
Exclusive: France leads $2.5 billion initiative to safeguard Congo’s forest
Britain, Norway, Germany, Belgium back French plan, document shows Brazil has put separate, global forest fund at center…
Nigeria to impose more stringent penalties on wildlife traffickers
Item 1 of 4 A rescued pangolin bought off a wildlife seller is seen resting at the Green…
Cameroon’s Internet access disrupted as election protests continue
DAKAR, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Internet access in Cameroon is significantly disrupted as protests continue over alleged irregularities…
Europe firms agree satellite merger to counter Starlink
New group to have proforma revenues of 6.5 bln euros Airbus to own 35% of new company Thales…
Investors managing $3 trillion in assets urge countries to stop deforestation
Item 1 of 2 An aerial view shows cattle grazing in a deforested area during an operation to…