EAST AFRICA
New African Rating Agency Boosts Continent’s Financial Architecture
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has lauded the launch of Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), saying it will strengthen the continent's financial architecture and...
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Dangote Lamu Refinery Opens New Front in East Africa Oil Politics
The politics surrounding Dangote’s planned oil refinery in Lamu could eventually prove more consequential than the refinery itself and realign regional relationships. On...
OTUMA ONGALO3 Mins read
Dar es Salaam Port Gives Mombasa a Run For Its Money in Regional Trade
The Dar es Salaam Port is handling ships faster while processing record cargo volumes, strengthening Tanzania’s role as an Indian Ocean gateway for...
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UAE Invests $10 million in Ebola Response as Kenya Steps Up Preparedness
United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has allocated $10 million to help curb the spread of Ebola in Africa and strengthen...
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Africa’s Music Market Jumps 15% to $120 Million
Sub-Saharan Africa's recorded music revenues grew 15.2% to $120 million in 2025, outpacing the global industry's 6.4% growth, according to the International Federation...
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Insurer Earns New Quality Certification
With regulators across East Africa enforcing stricter compliance standards, led by the IRA’s Risk-Based Capital framework, Market Conduct Guidelines, and the Office of...
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Cost Of The Canceled Safaricom Deal
High Court nullification of Vodacom's purchase of the Government’s 15 percent stake in Safaricom has attracted a lot of attention. Government records show...
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Rising Climate Risks Force Fresh Look At Insurability
Africa insures only 3 to 5% of disaster losses, compared with about 40% globally, leaving governments to absorb more than 90%=of losses estimated...
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