United States Signs Health Agreements Worth $16 Billion Across Africa
The United States has entered into bilateral health agreements totalling over $16 billion with several African ...
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African Payments Innovator NALA Secures Key Licences from the Bank of Uganda
African payments company NALA has received both the Payment Service Provider (PSP) and Payment System Operator ...
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Africa’s Quiet AI Revolution: The 2026 Race to the Frontier of Intelligence
In 2026, Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is becoming a reflection of both ambition and innovation. ...
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South Africa Defends Immigration Operation amid Diplomatic Strain with the United States
South Africa’s government has firmly defended an immigration enforcement operation that led to the deportation of ...
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Strong Investor Demand Lifts Safaricom’s KES 20 Billion Bond Issue
Safaricom Plc has successfully raised KES 20 billion (approximately USD 154 million) in the first tranche ...
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Kenyan Court Suspends $1.6 Billion Health Agreement with the United States Over Data Privacy Concerns
AKenyan High Court has issued a conservatory order temporarily halting the implementation of a 1.6 billion ...
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Vodacom to Take Majority Stake in Safaricom as Kenya Accelerates Asset Sales
Kenya has agreed to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom in a ...
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U.S. Endorses $150 Million Zipline Expansion to Strengthen Health Delivery Across Five African Nations
The United States has endorsed a significant financial commitment of $150 million to Zipline, the American ...
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African Creative Industries Symposium Set to Reimagine the Continent’s Cultural Future
Artists, investors, and policymakers from across Africa and the diaspora are gathering in London on 18 ...
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Kenya’s Central Bank Lowers Policy Rate as Inflation Remains Steady Within Target
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its benchmark lending rate to 9.25%, down from ...
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