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NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s crackdown on foreign nationals operating small-scale retail businesses and hawking has triggered a wider debate over jobs, migrant rights, regional trade and the limits of economic protectionism. President William Ruto initially
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NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has ordered Tata Chemicals to end its operations in Kenya, escalating a dispute over the Indian company’s century-old soda ash business at Lake Magadi in Kajiado County. Ruto announced
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Uber’s withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda is not merely a corporate announcement. It is a warning about the fragile economics of digital mobility in African cities. The ride-hailing company ceased operations in both countries on
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RUSTENBURG, South Africa — At least 14 suspected illegal miners have died after a rockfall at a disused mine near Rustenburg in South Africa’s North West province, once again exposing the deadly conditions surrounding the
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NAIROBI, Kenya — African governments are being urged to strengthen environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across the continent's maritime sector as policymakers and industry experts seek to unlock greater investment, improve competitiveness, and promote
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially endorsed the Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, describing it as one of the continent’s most ambitious regional infrastructure projects and a strategic investment in West Africa’s
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to adopt a united and coordinated response to the growing wave of Afrophobic attacks targeting African migrants and
Viewpoints Africa Editorial Team
Abidjan recently hosted a landmark summit, launching a continental network of chief economists. This strategic initiative aims to bolster Africa's long-term resilience against geoeconomic fragmentation and severe monetary volatility. Introduction to the Abidjan Summit From
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In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s upstream sector, Renaissance Africa Energy has officially announced a massive hydrocarbon discovery at the JK-004 exploration well in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 74. Located in the prolific shallow waters
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Senegal is reaffirming its commitment to fiscal discipline, investment promotion, and economic diversification as the government advances reforms designed to strengthen long-term economic resilience. The renewed focus reflects Dakar’s determination to restore investor confidence while
