Japan will extend up to 25 billion yen ($169 million) in Samurai financing to Kenya to support the country’s vehicle assembly and energy sectors. Japan will provide Kenya with 25 billion yen in Samurai financing to support vehicle assembly and the energy sectors. The announcement was made during TICAD 9, attended by Kenyan and Japanese…
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Even as the globe recovers from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many African countries are still struggling with inflation, particularly those where price increases have fluctuated since 2020, but ultimately remained low. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the slowest inflation decline from 2020 to 2025. This list is based…
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Prominent Ghanaian musician, Shatta Wale has been detained in connection with a tax investigation tied to the seizure of a luxury car in the United States. Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has been detained in connection with a tax investigation and the seizure of a luxury car linked to a criminal case. The vehicle, a 2019…
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South Africa is preparing to open its first new underground gold mine in 15 years, a rare development in a country that once led the world in gold production. South Africa is opening its first new underground gold mine, Qala Shallows, in 15 years, marking a rare event in the nation’s mining history. This project,…
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Uganda has backtracked on its earlier denial of a migration deal with the United States, confirming it will receive certain third-country nationals denied asylum in America under specific conditions. Uganda has confirmed an agreement with the U.S. to receive certain third-country nationals denied asylum. The decision came after publicly denying the existence of such arrangements…
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Chinese armored vehicles are steadily gaining prominence across African militaries, with Gabon becoming the latest country to showcase Beijing’s defense hardware. Chinese armored vehicles are increasingly prominent among African militaries, with Gabon showcasing the VN-1 IFV during its Independence Day parade. The VN-1, produced by Norinco, equipped with a simpler turret compared to variants in…
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