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  • Published on Mar 14, 2026

    World Bank cautions on visa policy shift

    Malawi’s recent decision to revoke visa‑free access for key international markets has raised concerns about the country’s tourism prospects and broader economic diversification efforts. Under the revised policy, only countries within regional blocs or …

    Source: The Nation Malawi - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 14, 2026

    Southern Africa plans stronger transmission networks and renewable investment

    Justin Loongo, the chief executive of Zesco Energy leaders convened in Lusaka this week for a high-level meeting of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), bringing the future of the region’s electricity systems firmly into focus. Against a backdrop of …

    Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 14, 2026

    Ghana’s Digital Asset Economy begins: Mapping the supply chain of Africa’s new financial infrastructure

    Ghana Opens the Door to the Digital Asset Economy A quiet but profound shift is taking place within Ghana’s financial architecture. With the formal admission of several firms into the Securities and Exchange Commission’s regulatory sandbox for Virtual …

    Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
  • Published on Mar 14, 2026

    150 years ago, nine words changed the world

    On March 10, 1876, a 29-year-old Scottish immigrant named Alexander Graham Bell sat in a modest laboratory at 5 Exeter Place in Boston and did something no human being had ever done: He spoke into a wire, and someone in the next room heard his voice. His …

    Source: Vox - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 13, 2026

    PLO’s hard-hitting analysis on Kenya’s governance, economic crisis

    NAIROBI: AS an East African citizen, I have noticed that discussions on political platforms and even in churches have continued recently, with implications that, when examined closely, will do more harm to Kenya, especially in attracting investment. Every …

    Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
  • Published on Mar 13, 2026

    IFC’s new gas projects will destroy Africa

    Boon or doom: Cap des Biches in Senegal is an 86 MW thermal generation facility developed and constructed by Contour Global in two phases. Photo: Contour As Africa faces deepening debt, climate shocks and energy poverty, the World Bank’s private-sector arm …

    Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 14, 2026

    Senegal lawmakers move to tighten anti-LGBTQ legislation amid domestic support and global concern

    Senegal lawmakers move to tighten anti-LGBTQ legislation amid domestic support and global concern Senegal’s parliament has approved a controversial bill that significantly strengthens the country’s already strict laws against same-sex relations, marking …

    Source: Weekly Blitz - Pending
  • Published on Mar 14, 2026

    Assessing Ethiopia’s Economic Reform Trajectory: Opportunities and Risks for Investors

    By Africa Risk Control – Ethiopia stands at a pivotal moment in its economic evolution. For decades, the country has pursued a state-led development model that delivered significant infrastructure expansion and rapid GDP growth. Today, however, the …

    Source: New Business Ethiopia - Pending
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Digital But Disadvantaged: The Hidden Barriers Facing Africa’s Online Workforce -By Vanessa Emeadi

    By 2024, just 38% of Africa’s population was online, according to the International Telecommunication Union, well below the global average of 68%. For a continent often described as digital-first, this gap reveals the hidden barriers that continue to limit …

    Source: Opinion Nigeria - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Inconvenient truth: Africa is schooling its youth for yesterday while preaching agenda 2063

    Borrowed classrooms, imported mindsets and the widening gap between education reform and economic emancipation There is a silence in many African classrooms. It is not the silence of concentration. Nor the silence of discipline. It is the silence of …

    Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
  • Published on Mar 11, 2026

    Africa’s Renewable Energy Investment Still Far From $100B Annual Target

    Africa’s renewable energy investment has accelerated over the past few years. The numbers tell a story of momentum, yet they also reveal the scale of the work still ahead. In 2021, investment in renewable energy projects across the continent stood near $2. …

    Source: TechTrendsKE - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 13, 2026

    The Neocolonial Ambitions of NATO Countries

    [Source: deepmind.google] The term neo-colonialism first appeared in the mid-20th century and was used to describe the continuing control of colonial powers (Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Italy) over other nominally independent …

    Source: CovertAction Magazine - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    Govt Begins New Talks With World Bank Over 750KM Highway Project

    The government has begun fresh negotiations with the World Bank to secure additional funding to complete construction of the 750-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera highway. A delegation from the Transport Ministry, led by Principal Secretary Joseph Mbugua, held high …

    Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Italy’s New Plan for Africa Steeped in Empire Logic

    On February 14, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union during the 39th General Assembly. In her speech, Meloni acknowledged that Africa is central, not peripheral, to global …

    Source: African Feminism - Pending
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    As Climate Shocks Mount, East Africa Looks to Climate-Smart Farming

    Agriculture remains a central pillar of African economies, employing a large share of the population and contributing significantly to gross domestic product across many countries. Across the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region, …

    Source: The Reporter Ethiopia - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 10, 2026

    Opinion: Making a difference for generations of Ugandans

    When Holly Suber visited Uganda for the first time she fell in love with its people and its traditions. She knew she wanted to help this very poor country, not piecemeal or with a one-time contribution, but in an ongoing significant way. This column is …

    Source: Appen Media - Georgia - Pending
  • Published on Mar 10, 2026

    Global Tech Lay-offs and Africa's opportunity

    Dr Jannie Zaaiman - Secretary General of Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Johannesburg 9 March 2026 From Silicon Valley to Europe’s boardrooms, tech executives are trimming headcount again. In contrast, across Africa, employers …

    Source: Business Ghana - Pending
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Ugandans affected by pipeline discontented over rehabilitation efforts: Report

    In a survey of people impacted by the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline in Uganda, a third of the participants said the livelihood restoration program implemented to rehabilitate them has not improved their lives. Project-affected persons …

    Source: Mongabay - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 10, 2026

    Africa After Aid

    The global economy is under a cloud of uncertainty. Trade disruptions, wars, aid retrenchment, and geopolitical realignment have forced governments and investors to reassess risk. Africa is often portrayed as the weakest link—too dependent on external …

    Source: Foreign Affairs - Pending

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  • Published on February 24, 2026 - 11:29 GMT

    Syria Secures USD50M from World Bank to Modernize Transport Sector

    (MENAFN) Syria has obtained a $50 million funding package from the World Bank to support key transport projects, as the government aims to restore infrastructure and boost economic recovery, according to local media reports. Transport Minister Yarub Badr …

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  • Published on February 24, 2026 - 11:26 GMT

    World Bank Revises Ukraine Rebuild Cost Estimate Upward

    (MENAFN) The World Bank on Monday sharply revised upward its estimate for rebuilding war-torn Ukraine, putting the price tag at $588 billion through the end of last year — a $64 billion jump from its previous $524 billion projection. The updated figure, …

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