Efforts to resolve the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda may soon see Congolese minerals such as tungsten, tantalum, and tin legally exported to Rwanda for …
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Ghana’s Cedi Becomes West Africa’s Strongest Currency in 2025
Ghana’s national currency, the cedi, has made a strong comeback in 2025, emerging as the best-performing currency in West Africa and gaining recognition globally. This improvement in the cedi’s value …
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UN Warns of Record Hunger in West and Central Africa as Over 36 Million Struggle to Eat
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm that over 36 million people in West and Central Africa are currently facing serious hunger. The organisation said the situation …
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Airtel Africa Targets Fintech Leadership with 2026 Airtel Money IPO
Airtel Africa is gearing up to challenge the dominance of African fintech giants with a planned initial public offering (IPO) for its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, set for the …
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Afreximbank Launches $1 Billion Africa Film Fund to Boost Creative Industry
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $1 billion Africa Film Fund to support the continent’s fast-growing but underfunded creative industry. The new initiative, part of Afreximbank’s Creative Africa …
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JA Africa, Boeing Launch STEM, Entrepreneurship Programmes in Nigeria, Togo
Junior Achievement Africa and global aerospace giant Boeing have announced plans to launch two major STEM and entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria and Togo aimed at equipping young people with the …
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Ghana’s Cedi Strengthens as Nigeria’s Naira Holds Steady; Uganda and Zambia Currencies Show Mixed Trends
The Ghanaian cedi is expected to continue its upward trend in the coming week, buoyed by sustained support from the Bank of Ghana and increased foreign currency inflows. As of …
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe food crisis, as ongoing conflicts and escalating food prices have left approximately 28 million people facing acute hunger. This …
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Rwanda’s State Budget for 2024-2025 to Increase by 11.2%
by Editorby EditorKigali, Rwanda – The state budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 is set to see a significant increase of 11.2%, as presented by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. …
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Rwanda Ranks Among Top Five Nations in Global AIDS Eradication Efforts
by Editorby EditorRwanda ranks among the top five countries globally in eliminating AIDS according to the United Nations Organization for AIDS (UNAIDS) report released in July 2023. The report highlights Rwanda as …