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, 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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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
The Delicate Balance: Rwanda’s Rising Influence and Mozambique’s Sovereignty
Rwanda has steadily increased its military and economic presence in Mozambique, primarily in response to the latter's ongoing security challenges....
July 23, 2024
East African Federation: A New Giant in the Making
8 countries including Kenya, DRC & Somalia are working toward the East African Federation. What it is, where it stands,...
July 23, 2024
Rising Discontent in East Africa: Youth Protests in Uganda Follow Kenyan Unrest
After recent youth unrest in Kenya, Uganda experiences a similar wave of activism, highlighting East Africa's rising youth movements. In...
July 22, 2024