East African Community (EAC) Single Currency Delayed to 2031
The East African Community has formally pushed its single-currency deadline from 2024 to 2031, with Tanzania reaffirming commitment to the...
July 29, 2026Section
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Global Economy Briefing — July 29, 2026
Global economy: S&P 500 edges higher as the Dow leads. IMF sees global inflation rising to 4.7% in 2026, complicating...
July 29, 2026
Russian-Made Shahed-136 Drones Hit Africa’s Sahel Conflict
Mali’s army used Shahed-136-type drones in strikes on Inafarak and Talahandak in July 2026, marking the clearest evidence yet of...
July 29, 2026
Nigeria Accuses South Africa of Xenophobic Violence Complicity
Nigeria formally accuses South African security forces of xenophobic violence complicity after 116 citizens killed. Trade and AfCFTA now at...
July 29, 2026
AI Job Squeeze Threatens 3.3 Million South African Workers
AI automation is restructuring South Africa’s BPO sector, slowing hiring for entry-level roles and reshaping a vital first-rung job market...
July 29, 2026
Namibia Fishing Firm Marco Cuts 30 Jobs Amid Restructuring
Marco Fishing will cut 30 of 300 land-based jobs in Lüderitz, Namibia, after 3 years of losses on poor hake...
July 29, 2026
Guinea Air Transport Plan Backed by US$65 Billion Push
Guinea announced a new private airline, United Aviation Services, and revived Air Guinée plans to connect interior regions by 2027,...
July 29, 2026
The New African Boom: Why East Africa’s 8% Growth Engine Is Reshaping Latin America’s Global Bet
East Africa is set to remain the world's fastest-growing region, with GDP growth projected at 8%. As Africa potentially outpaces...
July 29, 2026
Rwanda to Phase Out 2G Networks After 3G Shutdown by 2027
Rwanda will switch off 3G nationwide on June 30, 2027 and retire 2G after it, pushing users onto 4G. What...
July 29, 2026