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 »

Kenya: 89% of Tea Unsold as Scrapping of Minimum Price Fails

Small-scale tea farmers in Kenya are still facing losses despite the removal of the minimum price at the Mombasa auction, a move that has failed to boost both prices and purchased… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Halts Avocado Exports to Curb Immature Harvesting

Kenya's Horticulture Directorate has temporarily halted the export of popular avocado varieties, including Fuerte, Hass, Pinkerton, and Jumbo, to prevent the harvesting of immature… Read more »

Somalia: Israel-Somaliland Military Deal to Spark Diplomatic Tensions With Somalia

Israel's plans to establish a military base in Somaliland is likely to heighten diplomatic tensions between Somalia and the Middle Eastern state. Read more »

Kenya: Mt Elgon Makes Maiden Docking At Kisumu, Boosting Regional Fuel Transport

Oil tanker MT Elgon made its maiden call at the port, docking at the Kisumu Oil Jetty in a move set to boost fuel transport across the Great Lakes region. Read more »

Somalia: KQ Halts Mogadishu Flights Months After Relaunch

Kenya Airways (KQ) has cancelled its flights to Somalia, less than a year after reintroducing the route, citing difficult operating conditions. Read more »

Kenya: Stockbroker Transits to Investment Bank, Eyes Diaspora Investors

Stockbroker Securities Africa has rebranded to Capital A Investment Bank following the regulator's nod, even as it eyes diaspora investors. Read more »

Africa: West's Favourite African Leader Faces Rule of Law Crisis At Home

When accountancy CEO, Hakainde Hichilema, was finally elected President of Zambia (on his sixth attempt) in 2021, international observers breathed a sigh of relief. Here was a man… Read more »

East Africa: East African Coffee Exporters to Gain As Brazil's Output Drops

East African coffee producers are poised to reap even greater rewards as Brazil, the world's largest coffee supplier, faces a worsening drought that is set to further slash its… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Faces Economic Strain As Countries Mull Travel Restrictions

Countries imposing travel and trade restrictions on Rwanda over the Marburg virus outbreak could severely impact the nation's economy and public health response, despite the World… Read more »

East Africa: Comesa Probes Coca-Cola for Potential Anti-Competitive Practices

The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has launched an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices by The Coca-Cola Company in the Common Market. Read more »

Africa: KQ Expands Flights to New York and Africa Routes

Kenya Airways has increased its international flight frequencies, introducing additional day and night flights to various destinations including New York, as the airline seeks to… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Union of the Blind Unveils Revolutionary Smart Cane for the Visually Impaired

The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) has unveiled a smart cane that leverages technology in efforts to enhance safe navigation for visually impaired persons. Read more »