Korir and Lokedi lead Kenyan sweep in Boston
John Korir and Sharon Lokedi delivered a historic Kenyan sweep in Boston, with both winning back-to-back titles. Korir shattered the 15-year-old men’s course record, clocking a staggering 2:01:52 to beat the previous mark by over a minute. He surged ahead at the 20-mile mark, leaving competitors behind in the final miles. The performance led a […]
World Bank retreats on Nigeria fuel imports
The World Bank has quietly withdrawn a controversial April report urging Nigeria to reopen petrol imports, following strong objections from Dangote Industries. The original document argued that the halt of import licenses had created a monopoly for the Dangote Refinery, allowing local prices to sit roughly 12% higher than global import-parity levels. However, Dangote’s chief […]
Amazon and Starlink battle for Africa’s unconnected millions
The race to connect Africa’s remote regions is intensifying as global titans like Starlink, SES, and Amazon battle for dominance in the satellite internet market. In a recent industry update, SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh admitted that traditional firms struggle to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink, which benefits from unparalleled access to capital. Meanwhile, Amazon is […]
Uganda’s exports soar on gold and coffee boom
Uganda recorded a sharp rise in export earnings in February, driven by strong performances in gold and coffee shipments. Export revenues climbed 66.8% year-on-year to $1.4 billion, up from $839.3 million in the same period last year, reflecting both higher volumes and favorable global prices. As Africa’s leading coffee exporter, Uganda continues to benefit from […]
Nigeria files 13-count charge against alleged plotters
Nigeria has formally charged six individuals, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. According to a 13-count charge sheet seen recently by reporters, the group is accused of conspiring to “levy war against the state.” A seventh suspect, former […]
