March 26, 2023
The Authoritative Analysis Of Business And Economic Issues of the Region
Paul Rusesabagina, who became famous for his role in saving over 1,000 refugees during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda in the movie "Hotel Rwanda," has been released from prison in Rwanda after serving a year of a 25-year sentence. U.S. officials were instrumental in securing his release.
Paul Rusesabagina, who became famous for his role in saving over 1,000 refugees during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda in the movie "Hotel Rwanda," has been released from prison in Rwanda after serving a year of a 25-year sentence. U.S. officials were instrumental in securing his release.
Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed Susan Koech, a career banker who has also worked in top government posts, to be the second deputy governor of the central bank, his spokesperson said.
The popular video app TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, has been under scrutiny from U.S. officials and legislators due to concerns that the app's user data could be shared with the Chinese government. In a dramatic move, the Biden administration has demanded that ByteDance divest its stakes in the app or risk a U.S. ban.
On Sunday, March 19, Mohamed Barre Mohamud, the Minister of Youth and Sports, met with his Egyptian counterpart Ashraf Sobhy on the sidelines of the council of Arab ministers of youth and sports meetings in Saudi Arabia.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has had a significant impact on the Black Sea grain deal, which is due to expire on March 18, 2023. The deal was brokered with Russia and Ukraine by the United Nations (UN) and Turkey in July 2022, to combat a global food crisis that was fueled in part by Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports.
Dalsan Power Founder and SOGEA Chairman Bashiir Mohamud talks about the future of renewable energy in the country Interview by TSI WriterCan you give us…
At least ten soldiers died in an ambush by a group of “armed terrorists” in southwestern Niger, close to the Mali border, the defence ministry…
Somalia and Sudan are set to hold their first investment forum in Mogadishu on March 19 to 20, 2023. The event, organized by the Somalia Investment Promotion Office, the Somalia Embassy in Khartoum, and the Sudan Embassy in Mogadishu, aims to promote investments in key sectors of the Somali economy, such as agribusiness, construction, trade, services, and mining. It will see several topics exploring potential business opportunities and investment partnerships in Somalia and Sudan, tabled for discussion.
Reuters Thirty people are missing and 17 were rescued in the central Mediterranean on Sunday after the boat in which they were travelling from Libya…
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Algerian authorities bust international migrant smuggling network 
Germany provides $27 million to help Eastern Africa combat drought and food insecurity 
Chad jails 400 rebels for life after ruler’s death 
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Somalia on Extended Credit Facility 
Minister of Youth and Sports Meets Egyptian Counterpart to Discuss Cooperation 
Somalia: A New Frontier for Business and Investment 
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Impacted the Black Sea Grain Deal and What That Means for Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia 
Somalia’s Commander of National Armed Forces Visits Kenya Defence Forces Institutions 
Premier Bank Acquires Kenya’s First Community Bank 
IMF appoints Resident Finacial Supervision Advisor to the Bank of Ghana 
Trading with the Government 
CBS Brings Order to Mobile Money Sector 
MasterCard Builds on COVID-19 Response… 
The Rise and Rise of Somalia’s E-Commerce Platforms 
Industry Profile: Interview with Eng. Ali A. Farah 
The Man Who Modernized Somalia’s Economy 
Somalia Mobile Money transfers hit $2.7 billion monthly, as World Bank calls for regulation 
Capital Markets Union is vital for European competitiveness 
Prime Minister Hamza Barre meets with Danish Ambassador to strengthen ties 
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Delivers Speech At the UNLDC Conference in Doha, Qatar 
Somalia meets Security Partners in Washington D.C. 
The 2023 African Union Summit in Addis Ababa 
Somalia’s Potential as a Leading Regional Sesame Exporter 
Inside Riyan Organic 
Bumper harvest cuts dependency on humanitarian aid 
Anxiety as foreign fishing vessels dive into local waters 
Rift Valley Fever disease dents Somalia’s $350 million livestock market again 
Corporate Profile: Interview with Zahra Al-Ali 
Energizing Somalia: A Nation Ready for Energy Investors 
Somalia – Petroleum Downstream Sector – Today’s Opportunity 
AfDB welcomes $10 million Clean Technology Fund investment in Ethiopia 
US warns citizens over terror threats in Kenya 
Surviving Political Uncertainty; a CEO’s Dilemma 
Is Somalia’s Security Sector Recovering? 
Secrets to business success – according to Sheikh Ahmednur Ali Jum’ale 
Sudan bears uncanny similarities to Somalia in 1991 
Zimbabwe’s Ban on Lithium Ore Exports Triggers Stockpile Buildup 
AFCFTA Investment Protocol Sets the Stage for Economic Growth and Development in Africa 
ITFC releases 2019 Annual Development Effectiveness Report 
Towards Global Trade 
Why Somalia’s National Identity Crucial? 
Mogadishu Airport gets a New Parking facility 
Somali Civil Aviation Authority Restores IATA Billing and Settlement Plan 
Hindrance to the recovery of air connectivity 
Kenya Airways selects GE Aviation for Digital Flight Operations 