Visa Challenges for African Nationals
Over the years, Schengen Area visa rejection rates have risen sharply, with African applicants facing notably stricter barriers.
April 27, 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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Addressing Africa’s $66 Billion Resource Debt Challenge
Recently, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina criticized resource-backed loans for burdening African nations with unclear, risky debts.
April 25, 2024
Mission Extended: South Africa’s Continued Battle in Mozambique
In a decisive move, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has prolonged the deployment of 1,495 troops in Mozambique's Cabo...
April 24, 2024
ExxonMobil Boosts Rovuma LNG, Elevates Mozambique’s Key Export Role
ExxonMobil, along with industry leaders Eni and CNPC, is propelling forward the Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique's offshore Rovuma Basin
April 23, 2024
UK’s Rwanda Asylum Bill: A Polarizing Shift in Migration Policy
The UK Parliament recently passed the contentious Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, enabling the transfer of asylum seekers.
April 23, 2024
Mozambique’s Economic Outlook and Credit Stability in 2024
In 2024, Mozambique's inflation rate impressively fell to 3% in March, decreasing from 4% in February and 4.19% in January.
April 21, 2024
Wealth Flight and Future Prospects in Africa
Over the past decade, Africa has seen about 18,700 high-net-worth individuals leave the continent for several reasons.
April 18, 2024
Ethiopia’s Path to WTO Membership and Economic Reform
Ethiopia is on an assertive path to secure its membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) by 2026
April 16, 2024
Africa’s Robust Economic Outlook for 2024
In 2024, Africa's economy is set for a significant rebound, demonstrating resilience amid past global challenges and the pandemic.
April 10, 2024