African News
Kenya private sector activity slows in June, slowest level in a year
By: Reuters 3rd July 2025 Kenya's private sector activity slowed in June with its biggest contraction in close to a year, driven by slower consumer spending and the impact... →
Trump to host five African leaders next week to discuss 'commercial opportunities'
By: Reuters 3rd July 2025 US President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss "commercial opportunities," a White House... →
IMF executive board approves Ethiopia review, unlocking $262 million
By: Reuters 3rd July 2025 The executive board of the International Monetary Fund has approved the third review of Ethiopia's $3.4-billion loan programme, the IMF said on... →
Rwanda exercises command and control over M23 rebels, say UN experts
By: Reuters 2nd July 2025 Rwanda has exercised command and control over M23 rebels during their advance in eastern Congo, gaining political influence and access to... →
Kenya looks to privatise State assets to draw private-sector investments, says President Ruto
By: Reuters 2nd July 2025 Kenya is planning to privatise some state assets via initial public offerings in order to bring in more private sector investment, President... →
Moody's downgrades Afrexim on weak asset performance, shrinking funding sources
By: Reuters 2nd July 2025 Ratings agency Moody's has slashed its rating on Afreximbank, the embattled African lender's second downgrade in four weeks, citing... →
State capture, graft holding back Kenya’s economy, AfDB says
By: Bloomberg 2nd July 2025 Kenya needs to tackle graft that’s draining the nation’s finances and undermining economic growth, according to the African Development Bank.... →
Mali military reports coordinated attacks on its positions
By: Reuters 1st July 2025 Al Qaeda affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks against military... →
