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Economy - 12 April 2026
Djibouti Economic Task Force Engages Private Sector Over Regional Supply Chain Pressures
Djibouti, April 12, 2026 - The National Task Force on the economy met on Sunday with private sector representatives to assess the impact of ongoing tensions in the Middle East on Djibouti’s trade flows and supply chains.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 12 April 2026
Mali Promotes Green Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Through Government-Youth
Bamako, April 3, 2026 - Mali is reinforcing its commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable economic development through closer collaboration with civic organizations, following a meeting between government…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 11 April 2026
Djibouti, World Bank Sign $36.5 Million Deal to Boost Water Access
Djibouti, March 31, 2026 (ADI) - The Republic of Djibouti has signed a partnership agreement with the World Bank aimed at improving access to drinking water and strengthening resilience to drought, officials said…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 10 April 2026
Protests Block Key Highway to Egypt Over Ongoing Power Cuts in Northern Sudan
Northern Sudan April 8, 2026 ; Dozens of residents in the town of Abri blocked a major highway linking Sudan and Egypt on Wednesday in protest against prolonged electricity shortages, disrupting a key trade and transport route.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 9 April 2026
Sudan Approves Economic Measures to Stabilize Currency as Pound Hits Record Low
Sudan April 2, 2026 ; Sudan’s Higher Economic Committee has approved a set of emergency measures aimed at stabilizing the national currency and addressing worsening economic instability.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 4 April 2026
DRC suspends fuel transport price cap for 45 days amid global oil market tensions
Kinshasa March 24, 2026 - The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has temporarily suspended the cap on transport price differentials for petroleum products for a period of 45 days, as part of measures aimed…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 4 April 2026
Rwanda banks finance major telecom infrastructure deal involving 1,400 towers
Kigali, Rwanda, March 28, 2026 - A consortium of six commercial banks in Rwanda has provided financing to support a large-scale telecommunications infrastructure transaction involving more than 1,400 mobile network towers.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 4 April 2026
Gims placed in police custody in money laundering investigation in France
Paris March 25, 2026 - Congolese-French singer and rapper Gims has been taken into police custody for questioning in connection with an investigation into alleged organized money laundering activities.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 4 April 2026
Djibouti sets up task force to cushion economic impact of Middle East conflict
Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 30, 2026 - The Djiboutian government has established an inter-ministerial task force to mitigate the economic fallout of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the national economy.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 4 April 2026
DRC and Angola push for deeper economic integration at Kinshasa forum
Kinshasa April 1, 2026 - The third edition of the Democratic Republic of Congo-Angola Economic Forum opened in Kinshasa with calls for concrete commitments to accelerate cross-border trade and strengthen regional…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 4 April 2026
Rwanda’s Education Ministry moves to strengthen counseling support after student suicide
Kigali, Rwanda, March 27, 2026 - The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) says it is working on introducing enhanced psychological counseling services in schools following recent cases of student deaths suspected to be…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 4 April 2026
DRC signs $100 million telecom infrastructure deal with Helios Towers to expand national
Kinshasa March 31, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed an investment agreement worth more than 100 million US dollars aimed at expanding telecommunications infrastructure across several provinces.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read