Summary Before President Samia’s tenure, the two countries had a number of trade spats, with Tanzania looking inward and imposing restrictions on trade with Kenya. Tanzania’s exports to Kenya recorded the highest figures since Independence, according to the Economic Survey 2022. Uganda remained the largest export market for Kenyan products according to the report, trade disputes…
When Botswana’s government sought to pass a new law early this year that would have allowed for warrantless surveillance, local opposition was swift. Authorities eventually introduced judicial oversight, which local media groups considered a success, but the Botswana police’s history of searching journalists’ devices and accessing their telecom information remains a cause for concern. “We…
By Camillus Eboh ABUJA, May 6 (Reuters) – Nigerian telecoms regulator said on Friday it had received a letter from the association of mobile phone operators demanding for a certain percentage hike in tariff for services due to the high cost of operations. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said there could be justifiable reasons for the demand but…
JOHANNESBURG, May 8 (Reuters) – The need to secure new sources of metals for the energy transition amid sanctions on top producer Russia has increased the Africa risk appetite for major miners, who have few alternatives to the resource-rich continent. Companies and investors are considering projects they may have previously overlooked, while governments are also looking to…
Nigerian authorities have been accused of of failing to ensure justice for the killing of #EndSars protesters in 2020, six months after a judicial panel implicated security forces. Human Rights Watch has tasked the government to act on the panel’s recommendations and hold those responsible to account. “The report of the judicial panel of inquiry…
The World Health Organization reiterated on Thursday that the African continent is witnessing a surge in outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases over the past year. Inequalities in accessing vaccines, and disruptions by the COVID-19 pandemic impaired routine immunization services in many African countries, where vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks have been recently on the rise, warned the WHO…
The United Nations says there is a female gender gap in the information and communication technology space- a sector that has become a key driver in an increasingly global and digital society. In marking this year’s International Girls in ICT Day, the UN is stressing the need to promote technology career opportunities for girls and women in the world’s…
Summary A $1.4 billion three-year extended credit facility with the IMF in December last year had become uncertain because of Zambia’s inability to agree on a debt restructuring process with China. Lusaka was expected to restructure its $15 billion of external debts in order to secure the IMF loan by June this year. Observers say…
Summary Funeral service in Nairobi today will start a series of events that will lead to the burial of Mwai Kibaki. By MARY WAMBUI The body of former President Mwai Kibaki will this morning be escorted from Lee Funeral Home to State House where a guard of honour will be mounted one last time in…
Summary In the last round of voting, Ms Samatar garnered 137 votes, beating Mr Mohamed Ali Omar alias Ananug who attained 107. Soon after the election of Ms Samatar was announced, President Farmaajo, Prime Minister Roble and many political figures sent congratulatory messages. By ABDULKADIR KHALIF Mogadishu, Members of Somalia’s House of the People (Lower House of…