Africa: New machine learning-based model boosting Africa’s preparedness, response to climate change

 KIGALI- Scientists have recently unveiled a first-ever weather forecasting model using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions to help vulnerable African countries build resilience to climate impacts. Researchers from the Kigali-based... Read more »

US in $160m plan to help Kenya grow avocado export market

The American government will help Kenya expand its avocado export market under a $160 million (Ksh22.6 billion) initiative. United States Agency for International Development (USAid) Chief of Staff Robert Mwadime says the... Read more »

 DR Congo signs $2bn mining deal with UAE

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a mining contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a joint venture that will involve the exploitation of 3Ts minerals (Tantalum or Coltan, Tungsten... Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Urges Opposition Leaders to Stop Abusing Country’s Democracy

 KHERICHO – President William Ruto on Wednesday told Opposition leaders to stop abusing the country’s democracy through disruptive demonstrations. He said it was wrong for the Opposition to continue with chaotic demonstrations... Read more »

Sudan’s Economy Hard Hit as Fighting Continues

 Sudanese economists estimate that the economic loss caused by the ongoing war over the past three months stands at U.S.$9 billion, while the value of property and goods plundered is estimated at... Read more »

Africa: Continent’s Biggest Port to be Partially Privatized

HARARE – In a first for South Africa’s national ports business, the largest harbour in Africa, Port of Durban, will be operated and controlled in part by International Container Terminal Services Inc.... Read more »

Africa: ‘Greenfields’ Investment in Africa is Up, but Much More Needed in Renewables

CAPE TOWN- Newly-released statistics from the United Nations agency responsible for promoting economic growth in developing countries show a substantial increase in investment in new projects in Africa in 2022. At the... Read more »

 East Africa: Regional Bloc IGAD Calls Deployment of Troops in Sudan

After nearly three months of fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an eastern African grouping asked a regional conference to consider sending soldiers into Sudan to protect... Read more »

 East Africa: Tanzanian President Calls for Removal of Trade Barriers with Malawi

DAR ES SALAAM– Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for the removal of trade barriers on the East African nation’s border with Malawi to boost trade between the two countries, the... Read more »

 Twelve African states to get new malaria vaccine – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners say around 18 million doses of the world’s first malaria vaccine will be delivered to 12 African nations by 2025. Among them are Malawi,... Read more »