26 Nations Unite: The Tripartite Free Trade Area Takes Shape in Africa
On July 25 2024 the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement officially came into force. Coverage and analysis from...
August 6, 2024Section
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa – Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda – is the continent’s fastest-integrating bloc, a hub for tech, logistics, ports and a rising consumer class along the Indian Ocean trade routes. The Rio Times tracks the region’s growth, currencies, infrastructure megaprojects, and the contest among China, the Gulf and the West for influence. This hub gathers our daily Eastern Africa coverage through a business and investment lens.
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Mozambique’s Economic Balancing Act: Interest Rate Cuts and Inflation Control
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mozambique (CPMO) recently announced a 75 basis point reduction in its benchmark...
August 2, 2024
TotalEnergies Embarks on Hydro Power Ventures in East Africa Amidst Oil Controversy
TotalEnergies a French oil giant has taken a significant step towards energy diversification by acquiring a suite of. Analysis from...
July 31, 2024
Rovuma Basin: Mozambique’s Gateway to Tripled Natural Gas Revenues
In the first quarter of 2023 Mozambique's natural gas exports soared by 30% reaching $340.9 million. Coverage and analysis from...
July 30, 2024
Ethiopia’s Major Currency Shift: Market-Based System to Boost Economy
Ethiopia is embarking on significant economic reforms by adopting a market-based foreign exchange system.
July 29, 2024
Global Demographic Shifts: The Ascendance of African Nations
(Analysis) By 2100, dramatic demographic shifts, particularly in African nations, will likely lead to substantial population increases. Estimates from both...
July 28, 2024
Arms Surge Deepens Sudan Crisis
A surge in foreign weaponry into Sudan is exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis, according to a comprehensive
July 26, 2024
On the Brink of Silence: Sudan’s Crucial Ceasefire Talks in Switzerland
In a significant development the United States has taken the lead in mediating crucial ceasefire talks between Sudan's. Analysis from...
July 24, 2024
A New Chapter in Kenya: Opposition Joins Government Amidst National Crisis
In a surprising twist in Kenyan politics, President William Ruto recently announced the inclusion of four opposition members in his...
July 24, 2024