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The Explainer: Kenya’s Crypto Asset Bill and What It Means

Kenya Parliament recently passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, a framework designed to govern cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and virtual asset service providers. The legislation, now awaiting presidential assent, positions Kenya.

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End of Francophone Dominance?: Cameroon-China Partnership Impacts African Trade

Not long ago, France stood unchallenged as Cameroon’s biggest trade ally, a relationship steeped in history, politics, and post-colonial interdependence. However, 2025 has upended that order. China has become Cameroon’s.

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World Bank Raises Africa’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.8%

The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025 to 3.8 per cent, up from 3.5 per cent in April, signalling cautious optimism across a region.

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Kenya’s New Wealth & Infra Funds: A Path Out of Debt or a Risky Gamble?

Kenyan President William Ruto has unveiled plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund alongside an infrastructure fund, a move aimed at attracting investment into critical sectors while steering the country.

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Africa’s Untapped Billions: Why Books Could Be the Next Big Industry

Step into the McMillan Memorial Library in Nairobi and you encounter bookshelves and a metaphor for Africa’s greatest missed opportunity. For over 90 years, this landmark has stood as a.

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Africa’s Startup Acceleration: Lessons from the Big Four

In the first half of 2025, the African startup ecosystem appears to have regained momentum, with disclosed funding surging and investor confidence returning. Yet behind the positive numbers lies a.

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Why Nigeria’s Startup Success Is a Catalyst for Africa’s Future Prosperity

Since 2019, 22 Nigerian companies have secured places in Africa’s Top 100 most funded startups, with seven breaking into the Top 20—the highest representation of any single country at that.

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A Flame of Change: Mamotake Matekane Joins Global Stage in Pursuit of UN SDGs

When the Waterlight Save Initiative (WSI), an ECOSOC-accredited NGO with consultative status at the United Nations, announced the appointment of Mamotake Matekane as its Global Ambassador and Vice President of the.

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International Day of Democracy 2025: From Voice to Action in Africa’s Democratic Journey

Where does Africa stand today in its pursuit of democracy? This is the question worth asking as the world marks the International Day of Democracy on September 15, a day.

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How Kenya Is Leading Africa’s Astro-Tourism Movement

Kenya has long been synonymous with safari adventures, wildlife reserves, and coastal retreats. Now, in a bold step toward diversifying its tourism economy, the country is positioning its night skies.

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