Uganda's Mobile Money Restrictions Push Users Into Kenya
Ugandans living in the eastern border district of Busia are crossing into neighboring Kenya to access cash due to the government-imposed restrictions.
After Senegal’s Turbulent Triumph, East Africa Prepares for AFCON 2027
Senegal’s dramatic AFCON triumph was overshadowed by controversy, security concerns and accusations of unequal treatment, reigniting debates about fairness and trust in African football. As East Africa prepares to host AFCON 2027 for the first time in decades, the lessons from Senegal’s experience highlight that success will depend not only on infrastructure, but on transparency, equity and credible tournament governance.Exclusive: Inside Kenya Pipeline's KSh 163 Billion IPO
Kenya is preparing to launch the long-awaited Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) IPO, a KES 100 billion deal expected to reshape the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Italian Packaging Firm Guala Closures to Acquire Metal Crowns Kenya
The COMESA Competition Commission has opened a formal inquiry into Guala Closures S.P.A.’s proposed acquisition of 100% of Metal Crowns Limited (Kenya). The review will assess whether the transaction could substantially lessen competition or raise public interest concerns within the COMESA Common Market, where the two firms have limited overlaps in metal crown sales.Europe Disburses US$1.16bn to Support Egypt's Economy
The European Commission has disbursed €1 billion (~US$1.16bn) in concessional development financing to Egypt, the first of the expected three instalments
Kenya Maintains Lead as Startup Funding Nears US$1 Billion
Kenyan startups raised close to US$1 billion in funding in 2025, the largest amount raised by any African market since 2022, driven overwhelmingly by debt financing into energy and asset-heavy companiesU.S. House of Representatives Approves AGOA Extension
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 6500, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act, in a decisive 340-54 vote.AU, COMESA, IGAD Deploy Observers Ahead of Uganda Jan 15 Elections
It comprises 84 short-term observers drawn from African countries including Algeria, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania, among others.Palantir-linked VC Backs Nigerian Defense-tech Startup
Terra’s product lineup includes long- and mid-range drones, autonomous sentry towers, unmanned ground vehicles and maritime surveillance systems, all coordinated through ArtemisOSGhana Settles US$1.5bn in Energy Sector Debts
The Government of Ghana settled a total of US$1.47bn in energy sector debts which it said posed "one of the gravest risks to Ghana’s financial stability."Africa Leads in Global Aviation Passenger Growth as Carriers' Post Mixed Fortunes
Africa’s airlines stood out in a moderating global aviation market in November, with carriers on the continent posting the fastest passenger demand growth globallyHow Artificial Intelligence is Optimizing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Supply Chains
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a passing trend; it is reshaping industrial operations at every level.
