Rwanda Increases 2024/25 Budget by Rwf126 Billion in Revised Plan
The Rwandan government has proposed increasing the national budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year by Rwf126.3 billion, raising total spending…
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China to Build Tanzania-Burundi Standard-Gauge Railway
Tanzania and Burundi have signed a $2.15 billion agreement with two Chinese firms to construct a 282-kilometer standard-gauge railway (SGR)…
China Retaliates With New Tariffs on U.S. Imports
China announced Tuesday that it will impose new tariffs on U.S. imports in response to Washington’s recent tariff hikes, escalating…
African Leaders Push for Energy Access, Economic Growth at Mission 300 Summit
At the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, global and African leaders reaffirmed their commitment to…
Banki Livestock Market Reopens After Boko Haram Destruction
The Banki International Livestock Market has officially reopened, years after being destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents. The market, a key…
Kenyan Farmers Challenge Seed Sharing Ban in Court
A group of Kenyan farmers has filed a lawsuit challenging a 2012 law that prohibits seed sharing, arguing it has…
Chinese AI App DeepSeek Shakes Industry, Sparks U.S. Concerns
The rapid emergence of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek has shaken the global technology industry, rattled markets, and dented America’s…
Netflix to Raise Prices Following Surge in New Subscribers
Netflix will raise subscription prices in several countries after adding nearly 19 million new subscribers in the final quarter of…
Nigerian Regulator Approves Up to 50% Increase in Mobile Tariffs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a tariff increase of up to 50% for mobile phone services, marking the…
TikTok Plans U.S. Shutdown Ahead of Potential Ban
TikTok is preparing to shut off its app for U.S. users on Sunday, as a federal ban could go into…