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Kenya targets Ksh1.15 trillion borrowing plan for 2026/27 fiscal deficit

By HER staff reporter

The National Treasury has unveiled an ambitious borrowing strategy for the 2026/27 financial year, targeting a staggering Ksh1.15 trillion to plug the

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Puntland demands answers following deadly coastal strikes amid resurgent piracy

By HER staff reporter

Authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region have demanded an immediate explanation from international actors following a series of

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U.S. proposes expanding Sudan arms embargo nationwide to curb ongoing conflict

By HER staff reporter

The United States has announced its intention to request that the United Nations Security Council expand the existing arms embargo on Sudan.
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UN demands accountability after deadly attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan

By HER staff reporter

The United Nations has issued a forceful condemnation following a deadly ambush in South Sudan’s Jonglei State that resulted in the deaths of two UN

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IWMI and national partners co-develop Ethiopia's first small-scale irrigation PPP strategy

By HER staff reporter

Ethiopia possesses one of the most substantial irrigation potentials in Sub-Saharan Africa, estimated at over 5.3 million hectares.

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Uganda’s growth ambitions rely on strategic public procurement, says PPDA chief

By HER staff reporter

Procuring entities across Uganda have been urged to place local content at the center of the country’s growth strategy to ensure

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China, Kenya deepen financial ties to expand RMB trade and investment

By HER staff reporter

China and Kenya are stepping up their economic collaboration by increasing the use of the Chinese yuan (RMB) in bilateral trade and investment. As China's
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UN warns funding cuts force facility closures and spike malnutrition among Somali children

By HER staff reporter

The United Nations has issued a grave warning regarding the steep global decrease in humanitarian aid funding,

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Sudanese anti-war forces reject army chief's dialogue initiative

By HER staff reporter

A broad coalition of Sudanese anti-war political and civil forces has formally rejected an initiative launched by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan for a Sudanese-

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Djibouti, Egypt discuss bilateral ties and Horn of Africa security

By HER staff reporter

In a high-level diplomatic exchange, Djibouti and Egypt have reaffirmed their firm commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation while addressing critical
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Somalia to launch open bidding process for oil exploration investors

By HER staff reporter

Somalia is preparing to launch an open and competitive licensing process for international companies seeking to invest in the nation’s offshore and onshore

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Somaliland poposes Djibouti-style model, offering coastal bases to foreign powers

By HER staff reporter

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has outlined an ambitious geopolitical strategy aimed at transforming his self-declared

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Ethiopia cleared to finalize eurobond restructuring following landmark assessment

By HER staff reporter

Ethiopia has received official approval from its government creditors to move forward with the restructuring of its US$ 1 billion Eurobond.
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Dangote offers East African Nations 30% equity stake in planned $17B Kenya mega-refinery

By HER staff reporter

The Nigerian industrial conglomerate Dangote Group, chaired by billionaire Aliko Dangote, has formally invited East African nations

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Somali pirates hijack cargo ship carrying Turkish weapons off puntland coast

By HER staff reporter

Heavy maritime security concerns have re-emerged off the Horn of Africa following the hijacking of a Cameroonian-flagged cargo vessel carrying Turkish
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Uganda seeks Citibank loan for major road project amid debt concerns

By HER staff reporter

Uganda has officially announced plans to secure a €207.7 million ($242.55 million) loan from Citibank to overhaul key transport infrastructure in its eastern

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Kenya launches search for firrst national lottery operator to fund community projects

By HER staff reporter

The National Lottery Board of Kenya has officially set the wheels in motion for the establishment of the nation’s first National Lottery

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China’s Zijin Gold acquires $300M stake in Ethiopian project near Sudan border

By HER staff reporter

Hong Kong-listed Zijin Gold International has announced its acquisition of a 9.2% stake in Canada's Allied Gold Corporation.
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UN Human Rights Commission warns South Sudan’s first national elections risk fueling conflict

By HER staff reporter

The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has issued a stark warning regarding the country’s political future,

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Ethiopia-China EXIM trade showcases deepening economic partnership

By HER staff reporter

The growing Export-Import (EXIM) trade between Ethiopia and China stands as both a vital driver and a clear reflection of the two nations' evolving economic

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