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Countries unite to protect coral reefs with $12 billion pledge

An alliance of nations said on Tuesday members would raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from threats such as pollution and overfishing, but experts warned the funding would only be a drop in the ocean unless broader climate risks are address...

Mobile Money: Zambia to introduce transaction tax

The Zambian government will introduce a tax on mobile money transactions. The proposed tax only applies to person-to-person transactions. It ranges from 8 ngwee ($0.0038) to 1.80 kwacha ($0.085), depending on the value of the transaction. This pro...

External debts: Egypt must repay $29 billion in 2024

While the country's external debt stocks reached $165.36 billion at the end of March 2023, Egypt will have to repay $29.23 billion in external debts in 2024. The country's external debt service is then expected to decline to 19.43 billion in 2025 ...

Twitch: Nigeria targets 22% contribution to GDP by 2027

GDP by 2027. To achieve its objectives, the executive plans to increase investments in the telecoms sector by 15% year-on-year; increase the number of tech workers by training three million talents; increase funding for start-ups by $5 billion; ex...

Tunisia: 6% increase in date production in 2023

In Tunisia, the date harvest totaled 360,000 tonnes in 2023. This volume shows an increase of 6% compared to the production of 340,000 tonnes recorded during the previous campaign and marks a new record for the sector. With this new performance, T...

Central Africa: $290 million from the World Bank to improve and harmonize statistical capacities

The World Bank will provide $290 million in financing in the form of credits and grants from the International Development Association (IDA) to improve and harmonize data systems in Central Africa. This funding will strengthen evidence-based decisi...

CEMAC zone: Soon a new digital currency

The zone of the economic community of Central African States will soon finalize the digital currency project. BEAC Governor Abbas Mahamat Tolli announced that he had signed a decision creating a working group which will be responsible for monitorin...

Angola aims to establish solid trade and business relations with Argentina

Angola is ready to establish solid partnerships with a view to sustaining trade and business relations with Argentina, within the framework of bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) said on Thursday, in Luanda Province. Acc...

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African Union Must Navigate through Challenges to Become Beacon of Hope: Expert

Addis Ababa: An international relation expert urged the African Union (AU) to successfully navigate through the challenges it faces and demonstrate its importance as a beacon of hope for African citizens. The African Union stands at a pivotal moment i...
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Mwihoko II Land Verification and Validation Underway in Kiambu

Kiambu: A land verification and validation exercise has begun in Mwihoko Estate, Ruiru Sub-County, to authenticate land ownership and facilitate the issuance of title deeds. The five-day exercise started on January 27, 2025, and will run until January...

Mwihoko II Land Verification and Validation Underway in Kiambu

Kiambu: A land verification and validation exercise has begun in Mwihoko Estate, Ruiru Sub-County, to authenticate land ownership and facilitate the issuance of title deeds. The five-day exercise started on January 27, 2025, and will run until January...

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