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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Blue Economy

Mombasa: The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable ocean management, maritime safety and the expansion of the blue economy. Speaking during national celebrations to mark World Maritime Day at the Kenya Maritime Authority Mombasa, the…

Mothers Urged to Deliver in Hospitals to Ensure Safety

Migori: Migori county chief officer for medical services, Mabel Chanzu, has appealed to expectant mothers to religiously attend antenatal clinics and ensure that their deliveries occur in hospitals. Chanzu expressed concern that at least 10 percent of…

Somali Envoy and Coach Condemn CAF Incident in Nairobi

Nairobi: The Somali government and Mogadishu City Club have jointly condemned the recent incident in Nairobi involving a young supporter of the club kicking the Kenyan flag during their CAF Champions League clash with Kenya Police FC, urging fans to u…

BII Unveils $6.7 Billion Equity Strategy for Africa in Nairobi

Nairobi:British International Investment (BII), the UK development finance institution, has announced a significant new strategy in Nairobi, focusing on investing $6.7 billion in equity across Africa from 2026 to 2031. This initiative aims to attract …

COP31 Scheduled for November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye

Antalya:The 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to take place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. This global gathering aims to address the accelerating climate crisis as nations work towa…

First Simandou Mining Summit Draws Over 1,000 Delegates to Conakry

Conakry:Guinea is hosting the inaugural Simandou Mining Summit in Conakry from November 11 to 14. The event, themed “The Mining Industry A Catalyst for Economic Sovereignty,” is organized by the Simandou Strategic Committee in collaboration with the M…

Biovéa Biomass Power Plant Inaugurated in Ayébo, Ivory Coast

Ayébo:The 46 MW Biovéa Énergie biomass power plant was inaugurated in Ayébo, located in the Aboisso sub-prefecture of the Sud-Comoé region. The inauguration ceremony, held on November 5, was attended by the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Mam…

Ethiopia’s GDP Reaches $210.7 Billion Following Rebasing

Addis Ababa:Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Fitsum Assefa, has announced the results of the GDP rebasing with the Ethiopian fiscal year 2017 (2024/25) as the new base year. The announcement was made in Addis Ababa on November 4.

According to Africa New…