Kenya has secured up to 25 billion yen ($169 million) in Samurai financing from Japan to support its struggling automotive and energy sectors, as the East African country continues to …
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Syrian Embassy Reopens in Tripoli After 13 Years
The Tripoli-based Libyan government has confirmed the reopening of the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli after more than 13 years of closure, marking a fresh step in restoring diplomatic ties between …
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Maghreb States Shift on Syria’s Arab League Return
Maghreb countries remain divided over Syria’s reintegration into the Arab League, though recent moves by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE have accelerated normalization. Algeria has long supported Syria’s return …
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Iceland Partners Malawi on K15.6bn Mangochi Development Project
The Government of Iceland has once again shown strong commitment to Malawi’s growth and development, this time by backing the third phase of the Mangochi Basic Services Programme (MBSP), a …
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Egypt’s Prime Minister Heads to Japan for Africa Development Talks at TICAD 9
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has travelled to Japan to take part in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), a major global forum focused on Africa’s …
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Egypt Moves to Raise Dollar Inflows, Support Economy
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has given a new directive to the Central Bank of Egypt, asking the regulator to intensify efforts to raise dollar proceeds from within the country while …
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Modi Set for First China Visit Since 2018 as India, China Push to Mend Ties
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will visit China later in August to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country since 2018. His trip …
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Libya Hires Lufthansa Consulting to Build New State Airline
The Tripoli-based Libyan government has announced that Lufthansa International Consulting has been formally accredited to oversee the creation of a new state-owned airline. The decision was revealed during a meeting …
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Libya Suspends Huawei Operations Over Security Concerns
The Tripoli-based Libyan General Authority for Communications and Informatics has suspended all activities of Chinese telecom giant Huawei in the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday, with officials citing …
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Oyetola Moves to Cut Fish Imports, Boost Local Production
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged to significantly reduce Nigeria’s heavy dependence on fish imports by increasing local production through expanded aquaculture, modernised artisanal …