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Kenya turns to China for $1.5 billion highway expansion

Kenya and two Chinese state firms are launching construction of a $1.5 billion highway expansion on Friday, marking Beijing’s return to major infrastructure development in the East African economy after a years-long hiatus.

Maasai leaders take Marriott to court over safari camp, which they argue blocks key wildlife migration route

The Institute for Maasai Education, Research and Conservation (MERC) has filed a court case against Marriott International over its new Ritz-Carlton luxury safari camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Game Reserve, arguing that the development obstructs a critical wildlife migration corridor.

Egypt’s GDP grew by 5.3% in first quarter of 2025/2026

Planning Minister Rania Al-Mashat said Egypt was targeting economic growth of around 5% for the fiscal year.

Cameroon’s 2026 budget deficit set to double on higher spending needs  

Cameroon expects its 2026 budget deficit to more than double due to a sharp rise in spending

SA’s Eskom finalises Kusile contract dispute as utility records ratings upgrade

South Africa’s power producer, Eskom, has resolved a long-running commercial dispute with the Stefanutti Stocks Basil Read Joint Venture (SSBR), bringing an end to one of the last major legacy contractual issues at Kusile Power Station. 

SA producer inflation rises to 2.9% y/y in October

South Africa’s (SA) producer inflation was at 2.9% year on year