Africa – The Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) reported its highest score in 2023, surpassing pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, indicating significant progress in visa openness across the continent. The AVOI is a crucial tool that measures how open Africa…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has presented a 27.5 trillion naira ($34.8 billion) spending plan for 2024 to federal lawmakers. The budget proposal, focused on stabilizing and growing Africa’s largest but challenged economy, also aims…
Kigali, Rwanda – The Kigali International Financial Center (KIFC) in Rwanda has achieved notable recognition in the latest Global Financial Centers Index 2023 (GFCI 34). KIFC has been ranked third in Africa and second in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighti…
Globeleq, a leading energy company, has completed a significant investment in Kenya’s renewable energy sector. The company has finalized a US$117 million investment in the 35 MW Menengai geothermal project, scheduled to become operational in 2025.
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Mozambique – The Mozambican government has announced a partnership with a consortium led by the French energy giant EDF to construct a $5 billion hydroelectric project. This agreement marks a significant step in Mozambique’s efforts to utilize the ene…
Windhoek, Namibia – President Hage Geingob of Namibia has conveyed a sense of optimism for the year 2024, which he has labeled as the “year of expectations.” This comes following his reflection on the successes of 2023, termed the “Year of Revival.”
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Walvis Bay, Namibia – A 53-year-old man was reportedly raped and murdered in Walvis Bay, Erongo region, on Saturday. This tragic incident has shaken the local community and prompted an ongoing investigation by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol).
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Okahandja, Namibia – A 17-year-old boy, identified as Henry Kock, died from an alleged stab wound at the Okahandja State Hospital on Monday morning. The incident occurred in Okahandja, a town in Namibia.
According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), In…
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso – Bassolma Bazié, the Minister of State in charge of the Civil Service, expressed determination to make 2024 a decisive year in overcoming the challenges facing Burkina Faso. This statement came during a New Year’s Eve visit t…
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso – Bassolma Bazié, the Minister of State in charge of the Civil Service, expressed determination to make 2024 a decisive year in overcoming the challenges facing Burkina Faso. This statement came during a New Year’s Eve visit t…