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Kenya’s government is aggressively reworking legislation to drive the Africa Continental Free Trade Area with focus turning to Micro-Small and Medium Sized businesses. 

Developing Africa’s MSME sector key to drive AfCFTA

The simmering trade war is tipped to continue ruffling markets with no end in sight between United States stance against China. 

Global trade in limbo as tariff war persists

Africa stands a golden opportunity to lead the future as the continent navigates a future in Artificial Intelligence with the youth taking an early start in adopting new technologies that can accelerate economic growth. 

Youth in Africa can lead AI future 

The International Monetary Fund recently revised forecasts for Africa to 3.8 per cent growth for 2025 in the latest Regional Economic Outlook which may weigh-down economic activity on the continent as long-term growth remains blurry. 

IMF Africa Deputy Chief Visits East Africa & Talks Sub-Saharan Africa Economic Prospects

Rwanda’s journey towards becoming a formidable player in the region has seen the country tap not only men in key positions of influence but women alike. 

Rwanda on inclusive path to drive gender equity in economic management of country

Global growth decline is bound to see a ripple effect on African markets as economic headwinds persist.

IMF regional economic outlook: Key outtakes for Africa

Kenya’s government is upbeat of driving up economic growth with the rolling out of a proposed Medium and Small Micro Enterprises policy set to boost funding and access to opportunities. 

Kenya sees strong growth as country bets on proposed MSME law

Washington based lender the International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for African economic growth by 0.3 percentage points, citing multiple shocks hitting the continent including U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs across the world.

Implications of IMF trimming Africa's growth 

Kenya’s President William Ruto says the ongoing trade tariff wars could signal the end of the old-world order as China continues to chart her own path. 

Kenya’s President Ruto talks trade with China, says country is reshaping new world order

Ethiopia is anticipating to spend less on debt servicing following the country’s recent debt restructuring agreement. 

Ethiopia's Finance Minister holds talks with IMF Chief 

Arafo Hassan Barbad, General Secretary of the Network of Ambitious Djiboutian Entrepreneurs, explains how the initiative can assist SMEs, hike AfCFTA engagement and how the new U.S. tariffs can boost African businesses.

Turning tariffs into opportunity for African SMEs

Rwanda’s is eyeing to attract new firms to list on the bourse as the country hopes to grow listings and offer new products to investors. 

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