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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
Economy - 4 April 2026
Digital lending platform Numida launches in Rwanda to expand access to business loans
Kigali, Rwanda, March 25, 2026 - A technology-driven lending company has officially launched operations in Rwanda, offering quick, collateral-free loans to small business owners in a move aimed at improving financial inclusion.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 4 April 2026
Minister Habimana says revised electoral law should not raise concerns
Kigali, Rwanda, March 26, 2026 - The Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana has stated that the ongoing revision of the electoral law should not cause public concern, describing it instead as a reform aimed at…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read