Africa CDC Strengthens Frontlines in the Fight Against Cholera
19/11/2025Africa is confronting one of its most severe cholera crises in a quarter of a century. In 2025 alone, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has.
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Finance
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Inside AfDB’s East Africa Strategy and the Road to a More Connected Continent
28/10/2025Africa’s economic future is being redrawn through the corridors of regional integration, and East Africa is right at the heart of it. The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s recent mission.
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Politics and Economy
Why Currency Strength Matters for Africa’s Economic Future
02/09/2025In today’s interconnected world, currencies are more than just units of exchange. They are strategic assets that shape trade flows, attract investment, and signal the health of entire economies. For.
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Technology
Mission 300: Advancing Africa’s Path Toward Universal Electricity Access
11/06/2025The Mission 300 initiative, a collaborative effort led by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the World Bank Group, alongside a broad range of development partners, continues to make.
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Economy
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East African Community Reports Impressive 5.4% Economic Growth in 2024
09/05/2025The East African Community (EAC), a regional bloc comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has achieved significant economic progress in.
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Trade and Investment
Can Africa Create a Unified Stock Exchange?
26/03/2025The global financial sector thrives on interconnectedness, with stock exchanges serving as crucial pillars of economic growth. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) commands a market capitalisation exceeding $28 trillion,.
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Africa
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Political leadership
The Rise of Women in Politics: A Remarkable Journey Towards Gender Parity
12/03/2025The journey of women’s involvement in politics has undergone a profound transformation since the early 20th century, proof of the relentless pursuit of equality and representation. This path began with.
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Africa
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Women in leadership
Importance of Women’s Participation for Economic Growth in Africa
10/03/2025With the recently celebrated International Women’s Day, it is crucial to reflect on the vital role women play in driving economic growth and development in African countries. Despite comprising a.
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Africa
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Science
The Future of Healthcare in Africa: Can Tech Solve the Doctor Shortage?
07/03/2025Every year, thousands of doctors leave the continent in search of better opportunities abroad. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), sub-Saharan Africa bears 13% of the global disease burden.
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Again, Burundi Reopens Border with Rwanda
26/10/2022Burundi’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Albert Shingiro said the border between the East African country and Rwanda has been reopened. Recall the border was closed for about six years, first,.
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