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Kenya, Rwanda Central Banks Ink Deal for Crossborder Transaction
Kenya and Rwanda have entered into a deal which will see an overarching cross-border payment service between the two states.…
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Khamenei’s Son Mojtaba Appointed Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly…
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Kampala, Dar Lead as Nairobi Office Occupancy Hits 80.3%
Nairobi’s prime office occupancy has increased from 77.7% to 80.3% in the second half of 2025, trailing regional peers, with…
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Garbon Imposes Moratorium on All Social Media Platforms, Indefinitely
The government of Gabon has shut down social media platforms nationwide, citing threats to national security and public stability as…
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CMG Light Show Illuminates Skyline of Nairobi
China Media Group’s (CMG) light show for the upcoming Spring Festival illuminated the skyline of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya…
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Kenyan Products to Enter Chinese Markets at Zero Tariffs
Kenya is poised to sign a historic duty-free, quota-free (DFQF) trade agreement with China within the next 30 days, to…
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How Tanzania’s Grip on Foreign Investors Ended Uber’s 10-Year Reign
Ride-hailing Uber ceased operations in Tanzania from 30 January 2026, ending years of protracted regulatory battle with local regulators. Tanzania…
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Turkey Deploys F-16 Fighter Jets in Somalia to Fight al-Shabaab
Turkey has deployed F-16 fighter jets and attack helicopters to Somalia, as Ankara steps up action against the Islamist militant…
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Kenyan Inflation Eases in January to 4.4%
Kenya’s annual inflation rate slowed slightly in January 2026, dropping to 4.4 percent from 4.5 percent in December 2025. This,…
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Nigeria Plans $2.9 Billion Debt Raise to End Power Shortages
Nigeria is preparing to raise approximately 4 trillion naira (about $2.9 billion) from its domestic capital markets to help settle…
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