How African food systems continue struggle Despite 60pc of the world’s arable uncultivated land being in Africa, the continent remains a net importer of food with an annual import bill of $80 billion.
Dar reaps big on cargo at Mombasa’s expense Transporters in the Central Corridor enjoyed lower costs of transport compared with those on the Northern Corridor due to less Covid restriction-induced delays at border crossings.
Amisom to get mandate extension to December AU Peace and Security Council agreed to extend the mandate and the decision will now be transmitted to the UN Security Council for a vote later this month.
New Botswana-Zambia bridge a boon for region The Kazungula bridge, which stretches over the Zambezi River, provides a long-needed alternative route for hauliers.
Children will bear consequences of war in Great Lakes region   Unicef has warned of the mounting risks for children, including exposure to sexual and physical violence during war.
Blinken cautions Africa on China He said African countries should demand transparency and approach relationships with China with eyes wide open.
Blinken urges Kenya to keep refugee camps open The camps have been a bone of contention with Kenya accusing some inhabitants of fomenting terror cells in the country.
A new scramble for DR Congo begins in earnest This new ‘status’ for the Congolese leader, who came into office in 2019, has seen many of his African peers falling over each other for his attention.
Modest economic rebound forecast for East Africa The growth is expected to rise between 2.3 and 3.4 percent in 2021, depending on the policies adopted by countries and international community.
EA banks feel the heat of looming bad debts Banks' balance sheets look unfamiliar as lenders count the cost of setting aside large sums of money to absorb shocks of loan defaults.
