Google Expands African Internet with New Cable Hubs
Africa-Press - Kenya. The tech giant Google has announced plans to establish four new subsea cable hubs across various African corridors to enhance Internet...
AI Transforming African Trade with 2025 Compliance Forum
Africa-Press - Kenya. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming trade in Africa by curbing illicit financial flows, fostering growth, and creating new market opportunities.
In partnership...
Africa Leads in Deforestation-Free Value Chains
Africa-Press - Kenya. At the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), that took place on September 8-10 2025 in Addis Ababa, African governments, farmer cooperatives,...
Six African Startups Win $400,000 in FINCA Prize
Africa-Press - Kenya. Six African startups have been awarded $400,000 through the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize, a rare opportunity for early-stage funding at a...
Outdated Diamond Selling Hurts Producers Trader Says
Africa-Press - Kenya. The sale of diamonds through tenders and auctions is opaque and inefficient and should be revamped for producers to earn more...
Horn of Africa Forecasts Dry Weather Until December
Africa-Press - Kenya. The Horn of Africa is forecast to experience drier-than-usual conditions from October to December, the Climate Prediction and Applications Centre of...
African Manufacturers Seek to Extend US Trade Program
Africa-Press - Kenya. African manufacturers are lobbying U.S. Congress to grant a last-ditch extension of one or two years to a duty-free trade programme...
Global debt remains above 235% of world GDP: IMF
Africa-Press - Kenya. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported Wednesday that the decline in private sector credit was offset by an increase in public...
AI Projected to Boost Global Trade by 37% WTO
Africa-Press - Kenya. World Trade Organization report argues AI apps contribute to productivity in economies, as well as semiconductors, other AI-enabling goods
However, it warns...
Global Interest-Rate Spree Signals First US Cut of 2025
Africa-Press - Kenya. The first US interest rate cut since Donald Trump became president again is likely to seize the spotlight in a week...