Kenya’s president, William Ruto, recently revealed why Kenya’s fuel prices are reacting more aggressively to the Iranian war than fellow East African countries. Kenyan President William Ruto explained that Kenya’s higher fuel prices compared to its neighbors are due to its status as a middle-income country, unlike its low-income neighbors. Ruto stated that fuel taxes…
The United States is stepping up efforts to secure critical mineral supplies from Africa, focusing on uranium-rich Namibia as competition with China intensifies across the continent. The US is increasing efforts to secure uranium and other critical minerals from Namibia amid competition with China. US officials aim to boost uranium imports and support local production…
Reports that the Nigerian federal government has approved a $75 million investment in Flutterwave, Africa’s largest fintech company, remain unconfirmed by the company itself, despite widespread media coverage and an initial social media post by a presidential aide that has since been deleted. Reports of a $75 million investment by the Nigerian government in Flutterwave…
