Kisumu: The transition of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) from a county-managed facility into a national health facility has gathered higher momentum, with both management and the transition committee reporting progress …
Narok: The Narok township ward by-election is gradually taking shape after the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party awarded the ticket to Kanyinke Ole Kudate, the son of the late Member of County Assembly (MCA), Lukas Kudate.
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Mombasa: Governors from Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) counties have been urged to join forces with the national government in transforming Kenya’s livestock sector into a driver of food security, rural livelihoods, and economic growth. Agriculture …
Nairobi: The government has pledged to compensate legitimate landowners affected by the rising water levels of Lake Nakuru, where hundreds of residents have been displaced and property worth millions of shillings has been destroyed. The rising water l…
Accra:The city of Accra became the focal point for a significant advancement in international trade law with the opening-for-signature ceremony of the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents. This event marked a pivotal moment for Afri…
Algiers:The Bank of Algeria has introduced a new regulation to manage gold operations within the country’s banking system. This marks the first time such rules have been established, as detailed in Regulation No. 26-04, published in the Official Gazet…
Baku:Africa Olam Agri has announced plans to invest approximately $400 million in food processing across Africa by the year 2028. This strategic investment follows the company’s previous expenditure of around $115 million in West Africa since 2024.
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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 …
Johannesburg:The latest “Where to Invest in Africa 2026/27” report by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) evaluates 31 African economies, using 20 indicators to rank their investment potential. The report highlights Seychelles, Mauritius, and Egypt as the top th…
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…
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…
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…
Cairo:The United States has announced a significant funding initiative of $125 million in Egypt, marking the first bilateral strategic objective agreement between the two nations. The announcement was made by the US charge d’affaires, Robert Silverman…
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.
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