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DR Congo lodges criminal complaint against Apple
DR Congo has filed a criminal complaint against Apple in France and Belgium over the tech giant’s alleged use of conflict minerals in its supply chain.
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Kenya to review visa-free policy
Kenya’s government will review its visa-free policy after the country plummeted in an index that measures accessibility to visitors.
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Regulators target Kenya’s booming ‘buy now, pay later’ sector
Tight economic conditions are helping drive a boom in Kenya’s buy now pay later (BNPL) credit sector, with more people paying in installments for higher-priced purchases.
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Somalia and Ethiopia resolve Somaliland row
The new agreement comes even as sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump say his administration is likely to recognize Somaliland’s independence.
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Kenyan banks fear collapse over proposed law
Up to 24 banks in Kenya could be forced out of business if plans to raise capital requirements become law, says the country’s banking industry body.
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Standard Chartered weighs Africa exits
The lender said it is considering divesting from its wealth management and retail banking units in Botswana, Zambia and Uganda.
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Zimbabwe plots return to international capital markets
Zimbabwe’s government has laid out policies it hopes will pave the way for a return to international capital markets.
Gossip pages, influencers displace Kenyan media
Alternative media outlets and influencers led the discourse about protests in Kenya on Instagram and Facebook earlier this year.
Kenya cancels Adani deals after US indictment
It follows accusations that Adani was scheming to pay over $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials, which he denies.
South Africa’s Wits unveils pan-African AI center
South Africa’s Wits University is set to unveil its first dedicated artificial intelligence institute to help drive the technology’s development across the continent.
TikTok takes down nearly 400,000 videos in Kenya over sexual content
TikTok is deleting more videos in Kenya for violating community guidelines, as the company looks to avoid government scrutiny over content moderation.
Somaliland votes as tensions in Horn of Africa simmer
Voters in Somaliland went to the polls on Wednesday amid the growing possibility of the region being recognized as an independent state.
MultiChoice loses subscribers as inflation hurts
MultiChoice attributed its sharp declines in Zambia and Nigeria,to inflationary pressures and power shortages.
Africa is demanding a bigger slice of the climate finance pie
African countries and activists at COP 29 are pushing for increased investment in climate-related projects as well as the reform of the global financial system.
Kenya races to transition its Haiti force as Trump White House looms
President William Ruto is pushing for the transition of the Kenya-led security mission in Haiti to a UN peacekeeping operation.
Kenyans frustrated with their government celebrate Trump’s win
Kenyans angered by US backing for their government’s unpopular economic policies hope for a re-evaluation of that support under Donald Trump.
Botswana’s president concedes defeat after ruling party loses election
The result marks a rejection of the governing party, which has ruled the diamond-rich southern African country for 58 years.
East Africa leads Africa’s economic growth despite public discontent
High unemployment and the cost of living have sparked protests in Kenya and Uganda.