Africa’s economy will grow by 4 percent in 2026
East Africa leads with a projected 5.9 percent growth in 2025-2026, driven by resilience in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
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- Japan and Tanzania teams up to boost Kilimanjaro Coffee consumption in Tokyo
- Guinness World Records Unaware of Tanzania’s Landrover Parade Claims
- Tanzania prepares to break Germany’s Record for staging the longest parade of Land-Rover trucks in the world next October
- Bus Company hatches route between Dar-es-salaam and Nairobi via Tarakea and Oloitokitok
Ten Killed as fresh clashes erupt in DR Congo. Former President Kabila’s aide abducted at…
Former member of the ruling Union for Democracy and Social Progress party, Kovo-Félix Ingila Bokondo has also been abducted by a gang of people in Mercedes Benz
Rebels war punches big hole in DR Congo’s military budget
The revised “combat budget,” currently under parliamentary debate, reveals a significant tax revenue shortfall, with rebel control over key borderlands crippling the country’s fiscal capacity.
Elon Musk’s Starlink entry causes havoc in South Africa
Minister Malatsi emphasized that South Africa is not creating exemptions for Starlink or any individual company.
Kenya kills Matatu Culture by banning graffiti on commuter Buses
Authorities emphasized that heavily tinted windows and decorative graffiti obstruct drivers’ visibility, contributing to accidents, and hinder law enforcement’s ability to monitor passenger safety.
United Nations extends arms embargo on South Sudan
The embargo seeks to limit the proliferation of weapons in a country where armed groups continue to perpetrate violence, displacing millions and exacerbating a humanitarian crisis. The resolution also extends the mandate of the UN Panel of…
Ecobank wins the Best Bank in Africa prize at the Global Finance Awards
In selecting the best bank winners, Global Finance’s judges considered factors including growth in assets, profitability, geographic reach, strategic relationships, new business development and innovation in products.
DSTV Named Number One Most Admired African Media Brand in 2025
Launched in 1995, DStv has evolved from a digital satellite television pioneer into a content powerhouse, transforming the African viewing experience through continuous innovation, investment in local content, and a deep commitment to…
Malaysia now to produce South Sudan passports after the German firm called it quits
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place during an official visit by a high-level South Sudanese delegation to Malaysia, which was headed by Major General Eliya Costa
President João Lourenço of Angola becomes ‘Energy Person of the year.’
President Lourenço’s long-term strategy to revitalize the industry saw a series of milestones achieved, and in 2025, the country continues to witness a positive growth trajectory across its oil and gas sector.