[[{"value":"Kenya’s real GDP growth accelerated to 5.6% in 2023, surpassing the previous year’s growth of 4.9%. However, GDP growth in 2024 is expected to slow down to 5.0%. This is according to the latest Kenya Economic Update (KEU) launched today, which adds that the 2023 growth was driven by the recovery of the agriculture sector, following improved weather conditions, and the services sector, with tourism and financial services contributing the most.  According […]

[[{"value":"Africa's financial sector gears up for IT News Africa’s (www.ITNewsAfrica.com) highly anticipated Digital Finance Africa 2024 (http://apo-opa.co/3yKX84a) conference, scheduled for July 4th at the prestigious Maslow Sandton. Under the theme "Empowering Africa's Financial Future: FinTech Innovations for Inclusive Growth," this year's event promises a day of strategic insights and networking opportunities. Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa, highlighted the significance of this gathering, stating, "Digital Finance Africa 2024 is more […]

[[{"value":"The Amilcar Cabral IT cable project aims to connect Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Sierra Leone through a submarine cable network. The objectives of the project are to enhance international telecommunications capacity, improve access to digital services and provide essential redundancy to guarantee broadband internet resilience. Within the scope of the project development, an ECOWAS delegation, led by Mr. Sediko DOUKA, the Honorable Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy […]

[[{"value":"Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali will make an Official Visit to Singapore from 4 to 6 June 2024, at the invitation of Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. This will be Prime Minister Abiy’s first Official Visit to Singapore. Prime Minister Abiy’s visit coincides with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Ethiopia and will serve to reinforce the […]

[[{"value":"EAC Heads of State are set to convene virtually for the 23rd Extra-Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State, on Friday, 7th June, 2024. The Extra-Ordinary Summit, which will be chaired by H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, is expected to consider the following matters: Consideration of the proposed appointment of a new Secretary General; and Consideration of the proposed appointment of a Judge to […]

[[{"value":"The Congolese authorities and three industrial companies have failed to respect international and national norms regarding the right to a healthy environment and other human rights, said Amnesty International in a new report analyzing the potential impact of oil spills and smoke emissions on the health and socio-economic situation of local communities. The report, “In the Shadow of Industries in the Republic of Congo”, sheds light on several cases of oil spills on […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto on Tuesday addressed the inaugural Korea Africa Summit and underscored the critical role Korea can play in the transformation of Africa. The President said Africa is keen on exploring robust partnerships with Korean investors to turn Africa’s enormous potential into opportunity and investment that will create jobs and foster economic growth. He pointed out that Africa’s assets, including a dynamic youthful and skilled population, abundant arable land, […]

[[{"value":"The 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, held in Seoul, Korea, began today with a powerful call for deeper collaboration and mutual growth from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana. Addressing a distinguished audience, including Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and other Heads of State and Government, President Akufo-Addo outlined a vision of shared growth, sustainability, and solidarity under the summit’s theme, "The Future We Make Together." In his remarks, President Akufo-Addo emphasized […]

[[{"value":"His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has expressed hope in the partnership between Sierra Leone and Korea, both now serving as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, emphasising the need for shared growth, sustainability and solidarity. In his national statement to the inaugural 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, aimed at elevating the dialogue between Korea and African nations from the ministerial to the highest levels, President Bio kept to […]