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Opinions & Commentary
African Power Pools: How Regional Integration Can Strengthen Energy Security
CAPE TOWN, January 14, 2026 — Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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News
UCDA registers 170,000 coffee farmers in two weeks in bid to meet EUDR
KAMPALA, November 26, 2024 – Days ago, the Uganda Coffee Development Authority [UCDA] reported registering about 170,000 farmers as part of a nationwide initiative to prepare for the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation…
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Africa
Africa dominates list of world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024-report
KAMPALA, February 19, 2024 – Africa will account for eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook [MEO]…
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International
UNWTO members meet to rethink agenda for African tourism
PORT LOUIS – Tourism leaders from across Africa have met to rethink and realign the sector’s role as a driver of development and opportunity across the region. At the 66th meeting of…
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International
MENA economies grow 5.5 percent but benefits are uneven
WASHINGTON-The economies of the Middle East and North Africa [MENA] region are expected to grow by 5.5 percent this year —the fastest rate since 2016—followed by a slowing of growth to 3.5…
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