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Major road project enhances Djibouti’s strategic...
Capital Ethiopia
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August 24, 2025
The strategic significance of Djibouti’s ports for landlocked central Ethiopia is set to be strengthened by a major new road project that has just begun. In 2023, the World Bank approved full financing for the highly anticipated 144 km expressway...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
Banking Dive
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Ethiopia’s Investment Outlook: Key Drivers and Incentives
New Business Ethiopia
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August 27, 2025
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia is at a pivotal moment in its economic evolution. Recent reforms are liberalizing sectors previously closed to foreign investors, creating a wave of opportunities for companies ready to engage in agriculture,...
Djibouti shows what Sogavare’s deal with China really means
Pacific News Service
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By Michael Shoebridge Why shouldn’t we believe Beijing’s claims that its security agreement with Honiara won’t result in a base or place to operate its navy from in Solomon Islands? Because we’ve seen this playbook before: in Djibouti on the Horn...
Get Ahead of Property Tax and Business License Compliance
CFO Dive
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Kenya Among 11 Nations to Benefit from EU Broadband Project
Techweez
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August 27, 2025
Kenya is now among 11 countries that are set to benefit from the $16.5 million (approximately KES 2.1 billion) fund pledged by the European Union (EU) to back the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems (Africa-BB-Maps) project. The initiative is also...
South Sudan, Djibouti seal deal to build ports in eight towns
The City Review
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August 21, 2025
The initiative is anchored in the White Nile Corridor development plan, which involves two multimodal logistics routes serving South Sudan By Emmanuel Mandella South Sudan has struck a landmark deal with Djibouti to construct river and dry ports...
Japanese Self-Defense Forces’ Base in Djibouti Becoming Increasingly Important for Situations Occurring in Middle East, Africa
The Japan News
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August 21, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Defense Minister Gen Nakatani gestures during an inspection of maintenance work being conducted on a P-3C patrol plane at the Self-Defense Forces’ activity base in Djibouti on Monday. By Takanori Nakada / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff...
Why When A Stone Is Cast In The Indian Ocean, The Ripple Effects Are Felt Across The Globe | Explained
News18
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August 27, 2025
Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 09:12 IST The Indian Ocean rim touches 40 nations home to 2.7 bn people. Fast-growing economies like India, Indonesia, and East African nations depend on maritime security in this region The Indian Ocean is vital...
South Sudan and Djibouti sign historic port deal
Eye Radio
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August 20, 2025
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 7 hours ago Dr. Lam Akol, Minister of Transport (far left), with government officials in Djibouti during the signing of the historic ports agreement on August 18, 2025. Courtesy: Ministry of Transport Djibouti...
Hayat Market: Somalia’s Retail Trailblazer Turns Commerce into Catalyst for Peace and Prosperity
TUKO
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August 18, 2025
Somalia- In a city long defined by resilience and renewal, one brand has quietly but decisively redefined what it means to serve, lead, and inspire. Hayat Market, established in April 2020, has evolved beyond its foundational role as a modern...
Singapore cements trade and manufacturing links with Africa
African Business
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August 19, 2025
On the coast of Nigeria, a few hours’ drive from the centre of Lagos, a small corner of Africa resembles a mini-Singapore. The Lagos Free Zone is operated by Tolaram, a Singapore-based conglomerate. The sprawling 850-hectare site, which sits...
Exim Bank @28: A story of growth, innovation and progress
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
Dar es Salaam: Exim Bank Tanzania, one of the leading financial institutions in the region, is today celebrating its 28th anniversary under the theme, ‘28 Years of Progressing with You.’ The celebratory event, held at the bank’s head office Exim...
TICAD9: Marrying African ingenuity with Japan’s technological strength
The Economic Times
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August 26, 2025
Ninth edition of Tokyo International Conference on African Development or TICAD was held in Yokohama, Japan from August 20 to 22. The theme for TICAD9 was “Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa” underlining the intent to leverage both African...
France Deploys Strike Fighters Near Sudan as French-Backed Militias Lose Ground
Military Watch
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August 26, 2025
The French Air Force has deployed Mirage 2000D RMV strike fighters to an air base in Djibouti, fuelling considerable speculation regarding the possible reason for this surge in the country’s offensive aerial warfare capabilities in East Africa....
Ending Female Genital Mutilation: A Global Crusade to Protect Girls and Women - Jokpeme Joseph Omode
Alexa.ng
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August 27, 2025
Female Genital Mutilation, the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons, is deeply rooted in cultural beliefs across Nigeria’s 36 states, particularly in the South-West and South-East, where prevalence reaches...
Officials laud Ethiopia-Djibouti railway for fostering regional trade, economic cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian and Djiboutian officials have praised the Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway for its pivotal role in promoting regional trade and economic cooperation. Their remarks came during a...
How US tariffs will affect eight Comesa countries
Star
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Kenyan textile: The Kenya export products to COMESA countries The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat has announced that eight of its member states, are set to encounter serious trade challenges due to new reciprocal...
Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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4 major trends shaping today’s oncology market
BioPharma Dive
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