Kenya Pursues New IMF Lending Program Amid Financial Challenges
Kenya is engaged in talks with the IMF for a new lending program in light of rising debt-servicing costs and...
Month: March 2025
MTN Group to Spin Off Fintech Units for Mastercard Acquisition
MTN Group plans to spin off its fintech units in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda by mid-2025 to allow Mastercard to...
Reflections of Exiled Sudanese Artists on Their Crippled Art Scene
Prominent Sudanese artists, such as Rashid Diab and Yasmeen Abdullah, articulate the impact of the ongoing civil war on Sudan's...
Jordan’s Clothing and Footwear Sales Decline Ahead of Eid Al Fitr, Improvement Expected
As Eid Al Fitr approaches, Jordan's clothing and footwear sales are currently low due to reduced purchasing power. Investors anticipate...
Namibia’s President-Elect Nandi-Ndaitwah Commits to Poverty Alleviation
Namibia's President-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has pledged to focus on youth empowerment, job creation, and poverty alleviation upon her swearing-in on...
MTN Group Faces Profit Declines Amid Nigerian Naira Devaluation and Sudan Conflict
MTN Group's profits declined significantly, primarily due to the Nigerian naira devaluation and conflict in Sudan, resulting in a nearly...
South Sudanese Women Voice Concerns Over Escalating Violence and Peace Agreement Collapse
South Sudanese women, represented by activist Grace John Kenyi, expressed deep concerns over escalating violence and the risk of collapsing...
M23 Accuses DRC Government of Sabotaging Peace Talks in Angola
The M23 movement has accused the DRC government of sabotaging peace talks set for Angola by escalating military actions. A...
Egypt Finalizes Plans for the Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Ceremony
The Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open on 3 July. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting with key...
The Impact of AI on Graphic Design in Uganda: Balancing Innovation and Human Creativity
The graphic design industry in Uganda is undergoing a significant transformation due to the adoption of AI tools that enhance...
