Egypt has gotten a total of $15.6 billion in development financing from over 30 international organizations and donors to help grow its private sector. This financing covers a period from …
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Ghana Validates First National E-Commerce Strategy
Ghana has taken a major step towards digital transformation by validating its first-ever National E-Commerce Strategy, aimed at boosting online trade, empowering small businesses, and supporting inclusive economic development across …
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Kenya’s Insurance Regulator Moves to Stop Money Laundering in Life Insurance Sector
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) of Kenya is now making sure that life insurers do not become a way for people to launder dirty money. The move comes after growing …
Algeria has officially shelved the El Hamdania deep-water port project, a $3.3 billion initiative initially planned in partnership with China. The decision, confirmed by the Algerian Port Authority, attributes the …
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Kenya’s Trade Deficit Narrows to Four‑Year Low as Export Gains Grow
Kenya recorded its lowest trade deficit in four years in the first quarter of 2025, helped by rising exports and falling fuel costs. The trade gap between imports and exports …
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Ethiopian Banks in Deep Liquidity Crisis
Commercial banks in Ethiopia are currently grappling with a serious liquidity crisis, raising concerns across the financial sector. According to insiders who spoke to The Reporter, the problem is being …
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Malawi Taps into Global Commodity Shifts, but Risks Remain
Malawi is positioned to gain from recent movements in global commodity prices, but analysts warn that volatility in international markets still poses significant risks. This is according to the latest …
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Malawi’s Maize Crisis Deepens as Traders Export Grain Amid Local Shortage
Malawi is facing another maize shortage even as some traders have started exporting the staple food, leaving farmers selling their produce below government-recommended prices. This troubling development comes at a …
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Stakeholders Push for Cold Chain Infrastructure to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss in Nigeria
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for more investment in cold chain facilities to cut down on post-harvest losses and boost food security in the country. They made this …
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Nigeria’s Oil Production Falls Again in May, Casting Doubts on 2mbpd Target
Efforts by the Federal Government to raise oil production above two million barrels per day have suffered another setback. Daily oil production fell again in May, dropping from 1.68 million …