Rwanda and IFAD conclude 78.5 million US dollar agreement to strengthen climate resilient agriculture
The Government of Rwanda has signed a financing agreement worth 78.5 million US dollars with the ...
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Lupiya Extends Series A to US$11.25 Million to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Zambia
Zambian digital bank Lupiya has extended its Series A funding round to US$11.25 million, strengthening its ...
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Tanzania Commissions Landmark 50MW Solar Plant
Tanzania has completed its first utility scale solar power plant in Kishapu District in the north ...
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Rwanda’s Urban Inflation Hits 8.9 Percent in January
Rwanda’s urban inflation accelerated to 8.9 percent in January 2026 compared to the same month the ...
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Tanzania Rallies National Support for Landmark AFCON 2027
Tanzanian Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba convened a meeting with the national committee overseeing the 2027 Africa ...
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Kenya Eases Benchmark Interest Rate to 8.75 Percent as Inflation Softens
The Central Bank of Kenya has announced a measured reduction in its benchmark lending rate, lowering ...
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Rebel Leader Criticises US DRC Mineral Pact One Year After Goma’s Fall
One year after the takeover of Goma by the March 23 Movement (M23), a key figure ...
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Standard Bank Group: Advancing our ambition to grow East Africa
Africa continues to stand out as a compelling opportunity in the global landscape. Strong GDP growth ...
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Tanzania Set to Finalise $42 Billion LNG Deal by Mid-2026
Tanzania is poised to sign a transformative liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreement valued at approximately $42 ...
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Tanzania and EACOP Agree on Rural Electrification Along Pipeline Route
Tanzania’s Rural Energy Agency and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company Limited have signed a ...
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