Masisi: For AfCFTA to work, let’s have payment system

President Masisi said debt trap is caused by perhaps inadvertent, not so smart borrowing.

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Somalia secures debt relief from global lenders

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The nation’s external debt has now declined to less than 6pc of GDP, from 64pc in 2018.

Kenya's competitiveness falling as neighbours rise

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Kenya has only outperformed neighbours in diaspora remittances, which have in the past decade risen to become the country’s top source of dollar.

Uganda army under EACRF begins withdrawal

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The exit of the Uganda forces follows DRC's decision not to extend the mandate of the EACRF beyond December 8, 2023.

Burundi jails ex-PM over attempted coup

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Bunyoni pleaded not guilty to all charges and said he should be acquitted because of a lack of evidence.

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    • News

    Sierra Leone summons ex-president over failed coup

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    Koroma's office issued a statement saying the former president would honor the invitation.

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    Woes of budget watchdog shine light on Ruto regime’s graft war

    The Controller of Budget in November 2023 drew the ire of the administration with her remarks......

    Kenya's Somaliland policy: Minister under fire
    Ex-KCB boss arrested in US for trying to kill wife
    Somalia army kills 33 Shabaab fighters
    Somalia state reverses universal suffrage plan
    Peru's aging ex-leader freed after pardon reinstated
    Rights body: Over 50 people killed in Ethiopia attacks

    Business

    Uganda Airlines lays loss-exit plan   

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    Uganda Airlines losses for the 2021/22 expanded to $70.6 million from $43.7 million.

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    Kenyan employers mull job cuts as new fiscal plan bites

    Among organisations that have declared a number of workers redundant are Both Aston and Mombasa......

    Rwanda ratchets up skills for food security
    Kenya beats 24 others to retain IMO Council seat
    Uganda parliament approves loans totalling $1.38bn
    Firms issuing profit warnings see falling share prices at NSE
    Mass default fears as CBK loan rate hits 11-year high
    BasiGo gets $5m for electric buses assembly

    Videos

    5th edition of KUSI Ideas festival kicks off in Botswana
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    5th edition of KUSI Ideas festival kicks off in Botswana

    COP28: African group disappointed at lack of tangible progress in vital areas
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    COP28: African group disappointed at lack of tangible progress in vital areas

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    Kenya's president calls for new global carbon tax to fund climate mitigation, adaptation
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    Kenya's president calls for new global carbon tax to fund climate mitigation, adaptation

    Opinion

    BUWEMBO: Jinja is becoming Green Energy Valley

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    Akii-Bua’s victory in Germany was simply the most inspirational event for the citizens of the then 10-year-old independent state of Uganda.

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    ULIMWENGU: Curb ‘gossip’ by strengthening media

    The founding president of this country was so irked by the character of the chattering brigades......

    NGUGI: Why won’t South Africa condemn Africans’ crimes?
    AKINYEMI: Do you have the mindset to try, fail, learn, try again?
    OBBO: EA citizens born of war are out there; let’s give them passports
    EYAKUZE: Is it really easy to mimic humanness?
    ULIMWENGU: There is more worth in what is public than in what is private
    AKINYEMI: Organisations must adapt and change with the times or perish

    Magazine

    For fun-loving Ugandans the December party has begun

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    There are several small music events that have been planned in Uganda throughout December.

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    Will Somalis hack the EAC lingua franca, Kiswahili?

    Somalian state officials routinely use English when communicating with the outside world and......

    Kenyan slum reaches for ballet stars
    US popstar Taylor Swift named Time person of the year
    Tiktok to launch subscription model for content in Kenya
    YouTube unveils premium packages in Kenya's market
    Tendaguru, home of the Brachiosaurus
    Singer Mugabi lives up to his promise in ‘People of the Land’ concert

    Science & Health

    Kenya approves use of dapivirine vaginal ring

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    Vaginal ring, made of silicone, slowly releases anti-retroviral drug over one-month period.

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    Heavier rains in East Africa due to human activity, study says

    Scientists said current rainfall "was one of the most intense ever recorded in the region"......

    Africa financing needed to absorb climate shocks
    Tanzania, DRC chosen for malaria study on emergency response tools
    Africa losing $37m in low fish access fee
    COP28 opens as UN urges phase out of fossil fuels
    Women can now buy vaginal ring at a pharmacy
    Women, girls facing new harm from technology

    Sports

    Man Utd win over Chelsea eases pressure on Ten Hag

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    A sixth win in eight league games lifts United up to sixth and within three points of champions Manchester City in fourth.

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    Uganda stun Kenya to win Cecafa Under-18 tourney

    The Uganda Cranes juniors struck just 50 seconds into extra time to seal the title. ...

    NBA launches office in Kenya
    EPL loses bid to ban loans between associated clubs
    Kenya thrashes Seychelles 5-0 in World Cup qualifiers
    Official: Nigeria FA have no money to pay off coach
    Everton deducted points after breaching EPL financial rules
    Former Zimbabwe goalkeeper Chigova dies aged 32

    KUSI IDEAS

    How Africa can make most of diaspora finance

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    Remittances might lack the structure and formality of traditional philanthropy, but they play a central role in keeping people out of poverty and advancing community prosperity.

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    Technologies continent’s farmers need to feed Africa

    After suffering from recurrent large-scale famines, Ethiopia has become net exporter of wheat......

    Making most of Africa’s strategic green minerals to build the continent
    Part of Botswana heritage, phathisi is critical for cultural integration
    Ndudzo’s sculptures tell untold history of Southern African art
    NMG annual Kusi Ideas Festival now heads to Botswana
    Climate change adaptation should be Africa’s priority
    Kusi sets stage for Pan-African innovation marketplace