For five days this month, the Indian capital has become the undisputed centre of global artificial intelligence debate. The India AI Impact Summit 2026, running from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, is not just another government-convened gathering of tech executives and policymakers. It is a calculated assertion by the world’s most populous democracy […]
South Africa’s unemployment rate has retreated to its lowest level in over five years, offering a cautious reason for optimism in an economy that has long struggled to create enough jobs for its growing population. But behind the headline figure lies a more complex and sobering reality: nearly 8 million people remain out of work, […]
The Senate and National Assembly have invited Kenyans to submit their views on the government’s 2026 Budget Policy Statement and the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy for 2026/27 to 2028/29, offering citizens a constitutional window to shape fiscal policy at a time of mounting debt pressures and ambitious development spending targets. According to a notice by […]
China will implement zero-tariff treatment for imports from the 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026, according to Chinese state media reports released February 14. The move marks Beijing’s most expansive preferential trade concession to date, extending duty-free market access to nearly the entire African continent—with only Eswatini excluded […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has directly intervened in South Africa’s electricity sector reform, announcing that the country will proceed with creating a fully independent state-owned transmission entity separate from power utility Eskom. The announcement, delivered during his State of the Nation Address on February 12, 2026, effectively overrides a December 2025 proposal by Electricity and Energy […]
Kenya’s Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has issued a stark warning against the country’s heavy reliance on International Monetary Fund financing, arguing that such dependence risks surrendering economic sovereignty to external lenders while undermining domestic accountability and reform initiatives. The caution comes as Kenya pursues a fresh funding arrangement with the IMF following the expiration […]
The countdown has ended. Starting tomorrow, February 16, 2026, New Delhi transforms into the global epicenter of artificial intelligence discourse as it hosts the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a five-day gathering that positions India at the forefront of international conversations about AI governance, deployment, and responsible innovation. This unprecedented event, scheduled to run through […]
Nigeria has achieved a landmark diplomatic victory with the African Union Executive Council granting the nation a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s leadership within Africa’s financial and economic integration framework. The decision, announced at the conclusion of the 39th Session of the Executive […]
The Government of Germany, in partnership with the Government of Kenya and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has launched a transformative three-year joint project to support implementation of Kenya’s groundbreaking Shirika Plan. Announced on February 12, 2026, this collaborative initiative marks a significant milestone in advancing socioeconomic inclusion for refugees and host […]
The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself for another year of impressive economic expansion, with government projections indicating that the national economy will grow by more than 5% during 2026, while non-oil sectors are expected to achieve growth exceeding 5.5%. This performance underscores the nation’s successful economic diversification strategy and reinforces its position as one […]
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