Africa: Coffee Prices Ease On EU Law Delay, Brazil Rains

Global coffee prices eased this week following the extension of the European Union's deforestation law and favourable rainfall in Brazil. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Universities Boost Biotech Research After GMO Ban Lift

Kenyan universities expect a boost in biotechnology research and education following the recent lifting of a decade-long ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Airways Boss Allan Kilavuka Takes On New Continental Role

Kenya Airways chief executive Allan Kilavuka is the new chairperson at Africa's Airline Association (AFRAA), succeeding Mozambican João Carlos Pó Jorge. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's West Rift Farmers Get Low Bonuses Due to Minimum Price Policy

Farmers in Kenya's west of the Rift received the lowest bonus for the 2023/24 financial year as earnings were dented by unsold tea stockpiles at the Mombasa auction, industry data… Read more »

Africa: Coffee Prices Surge On EU Deforestation Rules

Coffee prices surged to their highest levels in the latest auction, driven by strong demand as buyers stockpile ahead of the European Union's deforestation regulation, which… Read more »

Africa: Afreximbank Pushes for Accelerated Climate Financing At COP29

Afreximbank has pledged to enhance its role in promoting a balanced energy transition in Africa, aiming to address the continent's development priorities and unlock economic… Read more »

Kenya: Adani Group Shifts Focus to $10 Billion U.S. Investment After Kenya Setback

The Adani Group is now setting its sights on the U.S. market after facing significant pushback in its bid to enter Kenya. Read more »

Africa: MultiChoice Profits Dive As Subscriptions Shrink

Africa's biggest pay-television company Multichoice Group has reported a 99 percent dip in half-year profits on the back of subscriber decline and foreign exchange volatility in… Read more »

Kenya: Emirates Opens First African 'Emirates World' Store in Nairobi

Emirates has launched its first 'Emirates World' store in Nairobi, marking the debut of its revamped retail concept in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Tanzania, AU Push Clean Cooking Agenda At COP29

Tanzania and the African Union (AU) jointly hosted a high-level side event at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, aiming to place clean cooking at the forefront of the global… Read more »

Africa: Boeing 737 Max Resumes - Relief for African Carriers

Airlines across the globe may find some reprieve as Boeing resumes production of the 737 MAX, an aircraft model renowned for its efficiency. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto, Trump Signal Continuity of Haiti Mission Amid Washington Regime Change

Kenya and the United States have signalled their commitment to the Kenya-led mission in Haiti, dispelling concerns over a potential policy shift under incoming U.S. President… Read more »

Kenya: Will Trump Scrap Biden's Kenya Trade Deal and Revive 2020 Talks?

Former US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has cast uncertainty over trade talks between Kenya and the United States, which were revived under President Joe… Read more »

Africa: Two Wars, Climate Change - Trump Win Keeps World Guessing Over Next Move

Donald Trump's return to power has left the world guessing how his foreign policy would shape geopolitics at a time when three major risks--an Israel-Palestinian war, the… Read more »

Africa: Trump Win Could Jeopardise Agoa Renewal, Putting Africa At a Crossroads

A potential victory for former U.S. President Donald Trump in this election could leave African countries at a critical moment, as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is… Read more »

Africa: World Holds Breath As U.S. Election May Redefine Global Order

The world is watching closely as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday in a high-stakes election that could shift the global balance of power, with the potential for profound… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Coffee Prices Hit Crop-Year High, Defy Global Slump

Kenya's coffee prices rose to their highest level of the crop year in the latest auction, defying a global slump in coffee futures driven by improved weather in Brazil. Read more »

East Africa: Burundi Assumes New Chairmanship of Comesa

The 23rd Summit of COMESA Heads of State and Government is underway in Bujumbura, Burundi, where President Evariste Ndayishimiye has assumed the bloc's leadership, taking over from… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Sugar Directorate Set for Autonomy After Senate Passes Bill

Kenya's Sugar Directorate is poised to gain autonomy after the Senate passed the Sugar Bill 2023, setting it on track to become the Kenya Sugar Board once again. Read more »

Africa: IT, Education & Research, Governments Most Prone to Cybercriminals

Information Technology, Education & Research and Governments top the list of sectors attacked the most by cyber criminals globally, a new report has revealed. Read more »

South Africa: South African Airways Mulls Heathrow Slot Sale, Echoing KQ 'Mistake'

South African Airways is considering selling its prime landing slots at London Heathrow, echoing a controversial move by Kenya Airways in 2016 as the struggling carrier seeks funds… Read more »

South Africa: Surge in Cargo Losses Off South Africa Amid Harsh Weather

The number of cargo stowage failures and container losses off the coast of South Africa, particularly near the Cape of Good Hope, has surged, according to a report by Gard. Read more »

Kenya: Employers Asked to Register Staff With Social Health Authority

The government has implored on employers to declare their employees under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to make them eligible to benefit from the scheme. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Warns AU Against Ethiopian Forces in Peacekeeping

Somalia has warned the African Union against including Ethiopian troops in a peacekeeping mission, citing Addis Ababa's recent actions as a violation of its sovereignty through a… Read more »

East Africa: Comesa Competition Warns On Recalled Apple Accessories

The regional competition watchdog has cautioned consumers against using certain Apple accessories following a manufacturer recall. Read more »