AFRICA

The push for a regional refinery comes at a time when East Africa remains almost entirely dependent on imported refined petroleum products, largely sourced from the Middle East Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT |  East African countries are in discussions to build a joint oil refinery at Tanzania’s port city …

Despite rapid growth and heavy investment, Mombasa and Dar es Salaam remain gateway ports rather than global hubs, as geography keeps East Africa just outside the main currents of world shipping   NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Geography, economists often say, is destiny. For East Africa, it may also …

BAMAKO | Xinhua |  Mali’s Minister of State, Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, Gen. Sadio Camara, died following Saturday’s terrorist attacks in several parts of the country, the Malian transitional government said Sunday night. In a statement, the government said Camara’s residence in Kati, a garrison town near the …

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Inside a modest coffee processing plant on the outskirts of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, workers sort and package freshly processed Arabica coffee beans for export, with a portion of the green beans destined for the Chinese market. For Mbula Musau, founder of Utake Coffee, China …

  African hotel operators are moving beyond pilots, embedding AI to coordinate guest services, streamline workflows, and scale operations across the continent. Rising travel demand and tech-savvy guests are accelerating the shift toward fully integrated, data-driven hotel platforms.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African hotel operators are moving …

  In The Fisherman, a retired Ghanaian fisherman navigates a rapidly changing world, where tradition meets technology and experience collides with ambition. Guided by a mystical talking fish, he embarks on a journey full of humor, heart, and unexpected insights.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The lights dim at …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | A regional watchdog has issued a public safety warning after thousands of vehicles supplied by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa and Toyota SA Motors were recalled over defects that could increase the risk of accidents or injury to occupants. The COMESA Competition and …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi has promised that Equity Group will continue to champion financial inclusion, resilience and socio-economic transformation across Africa. Dr Mwangi reaffirmed Equity’s commitment to partnerships that drive inclusive growth at the Rotary District 9214 Conference and Assembly 2026 held …

  Rent-to-own housing is gaining traction as African cities respond to limited mortgage access and rising demand. The model allows households to build equity through monthly payments, creating a gradual path to ownership. Governments and developers in markets such as Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa are already piloting it.   …

  West African states are moving from fragmented oversight to coordinated regional control of their oceans. The push aims to curb illegal fishing, rebuild coastal economies, and protect biodiversity. Success could turn years of lost marine wealth into lasting regional economic opportunity.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | West African …