Kenya seals AI deal with France to help forecast crop yield and fortify food security

Kenya seals AI deal with France to help forecast crop yield and fortify food security

Michel Benet, Chair of DIGINOVE hailed the partnership as a step toward stronger collaboration in food security.

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Will Africa seize this opportunity presented by China via zero tariff on exports?

Will Africa seize this opportunity presented by China via zero tariff on exports?

The United States and the EU have long imposed rigid structural adjustment requirements, strict governance benchmarks and mandatory reciprocal opening terms on African countries seeking preferential trade arrangements.

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Former RVTTI student recounts how she was allegedly doused with acid in brutal attack by jilted lover

Former RVTTI student recounts how she was allegedly doused with acid in brutal attack by jilted lover

Bevaline Jelimo Sum testified before Magistrate Keyne Odhiambo that the accused had allegedly been threatening and intimidating her following the breakup, although she did not disclose the reasons behind the separation.

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South African president cites AU Agenda 2063 to spur African tourism at Travel Indaba 2026

South African president cites AU Agenda 2063 to spur African tourism at Travel Indaba 2026

Africa’s Travel Indaba is an iconic African leisure trade show, owned by South African Tourism with the specific objective of creating market access for a vast array of African leisure tourism products.

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Satellite operators turn to Africa as governments, businesses and citizens seek digital connectivity

Satellite operators turn to Africa as governments, businesses and citizens seek digital connectivity

Jean-François argues that connectivity brings people together by expanding access to knowledge, enabling business, and supporting development.

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How repeat tourism and changing work patterns drive land value along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline

How repeat tourism and changing work patterns drive land value along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline

According to the report, prime coastal land that is defined as land within one kilometre of the beachfront, covers approximately 536 square kilometres. However, about 30 per cent of this land is unavailable for development due to natural features

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China zero tariff cuts open new route for African agricultural produce via inland Hunan

China zero tariff cuts open new route for African agricultural produce via inland Hunan

Under the upgraded policy, China has become the first major economy to offer unilateral, across-the-board zero-tariff treatment to all its African diplomatic partners and to all least-developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations.

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Largest ever ship to dock on any eastern Africa seaport lands at Lamu Port on Kenyan coast

Largest ever ship to dock on any eastern Africa seaport lands at Lamu Port on Kenyan coast

The port has recorded a sharp uptick in vessel categories, particularly car carriers and container ships that are driving volumes and reinforcing Lamu’s trans-shipment credentials.

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Maritime director: Tanzania’s Dar port overstretched withs 110,000 tonnes of cargo it handles per month

Maritime director: Tanzania’s Dar port overstretched withs 110,000 tonnes of cargo it handles per month

Mohamed Salum, director general of the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation, urged operators to acquire larger areas to accommodate growing throughput.

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