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IMF executive board completes latest review of Ethiopia’s financial programme

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the latest review of Ethiopia’s current financial program yesterday

UN calls for restraint as Iran protests ease but fears of escalation remain

A senior United Nations (UN) official has urged all parties to take urgent steps to prevent further violence in Iran, as nationwide protests appear to be easing after nearly three weeks of unrest and bloodshed.

Elon Musk’s X down for tens of thousands of users globally, Downdetector shows

X was down for tens of thousands of users worldwide on Friday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Oil, gas remain the backbone of Africa’s energy systems, African Energy Chamber outlook shows

Oil and gas continue to form the backbone of Africa’s energy systems despite growing global pressure for a transition away from fossil fuels. 

Kenya agriculture biggest winner in China market access deal: Economist

Kenya has reached a preliminary trade agreement with China that would grant 98% of its exports duty-free access to the Chinese market, marking a significant step in Nairobi’s efforts to diversify trade partners and expand foreign earnings.

Weak enforcement of regulations led to British American Tobacco SA closure: Civic Root

British American Tobacco South Africa (SA) has confirmed it will shut down its only cigarette manufacturing plant in Heidelberg, Gauteng province, a decision that puts more than 200 jobs at risk.