Ahmed Emam

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Community Trust Becomes Uganda’s Strongest Weapon Against Rare Ebola Outbreak

As Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) battle an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola,…

By Ahmed Emam 4 Min Read

Nigeria’s Economic Stability, Energy Reforms Drive IMF Growth Outlook, Academic Says

Nigeria's projected economic growth of 4.1% in 2026 by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reflects improving macroeconomic stability, sustained reforms…

By Ahmed Emam 3 Min Read

South Africa’s Economy Gains Momentum as Reforms Boost Growth Outlook: Standard Bank

South Africa's economy is moving closer to a sustained recovery as structural reforms and improvements in governance begin to ease…

By Ahmed Emam 3 Min Read

AU Marks Anti-Corruption Day with Integrity Push

The African Union (AU) on Saturday marked African Anti-Corruption Day by calling for stronger collective action to promote integrity, transparency…

By Ahmed Emam 3 Min Read

Egypt, ECA Hold Workshop to Help Firms Tap AfCFTA Trade Opportunities

In collaboration with the North Africa Office of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Egypt's Foreign Affairs Ministry…

By Ahmed Emam 2 Min Read

South Africa Arrests More Than 200 in Illegal Mining Crackdown

South African security forces arrested 217 people, most of them undocumented foreign nationals, during a large-scale operation targeting illegal mining…

By Ahmed Emam 2 Min Read

ExxonMobil, Partners to Invest $1 Bn in Nigeria Offshore Oil Project

ExxonMobil and its partners will invest $1 billion in Nigeria's offshore Usan Infill Project, a move expected to increase the…

By Ahmed Emam 2 Min Read

Nigeria Investigates Fake Agency Listed for $944,000 in State Budget

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an investigation into how a fictitious government agency was included in the country's…

By Ahmed Emam 2 Min Read

South Africa, Egypt, Morocco Top Africa’s Ultra-Wealthy Hubs: Knight Frank

South Africa, Egypt and Morocco are Africa's leading hubs for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), with all three countries expected to expand…

By Ahmed Emam 2 Min Read

10th Annual Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies Concludes in Egypt

Election management bodies from across Africa concluded the 10th Annual Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in Sharm El-Sheikh,…

By Ahmed Emam 2 Min Read

Jul. 7 Marks World Kiswahili Language Day

The African Union (AU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday marked World Kiswahili Language…

By Ahmed Emam 2 Min Read

IMF Scrutinizes Nigeria’s $5 Bn Financing Deal Amid Broader Debate on Sovereign Debt Structures

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signaled it will treat the collateral backing Nigeria's $5 billion financing arrangement with First…

By Ahmed Emam 2 Min Read