Burundi Revenue Authority rolls out E-KORI digital tax platform
Burundi’s revenue authority on Monday launched the implementation phase of a new integrated digital platform designed to allow online declaration and payment of taxes...
World Bank: Frontier Market Economies fall short of growth potential since 2010
So-called “frontier market” economies, long viewed as the next wave of global growth engines, have largely failed to realize their economic potential over the...
Morocco stays Africa’s top team in latest FIFA rankings as AFCON champions Senegal climb
Morocco climbed to a record eighth place in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, released this week following the Africa Cup of Nations, remaining...
EAC observers report smooth voting despite delays in Uganda
East African Community (EAC) observers said Uganda’s January 2026 general elections were “largely peaceful” but noted significant logistical challenges, late polling station openings and...
Senegal beats Morocco 1-0 in extra time to win 2025 AFCON after dramatic final
Pape Gueye fired a stunning extra-time winner as Senegal defeated host nation Morocco 1-0 on Sunday to claim the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
U.S. halts immigrant visa processing for 75 countries over Public-Charge concerns
The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday it will pause immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals it says have historically had...
Uganda Elections: EAC sends 61 Observers, internet restrictions announced
The East African Community has deployed a 61-member Election Observation Mission to monitor Uganda’s general elections scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026, as authorities announced...
World Bank warns 2020s on track to be weakest decade for Global Growth since 1960s
The global economy is proving more resilient than expected despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, with growth projected to remain broadly steady through...
CAF Opens Investigation Into Quarterfinal Incidents at AFCON Morocco 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has strongly condemned what it described as unacceptable behavior by players and officials during two quarterfinal matches at...
Blockbuster AFCON semi-finals confirmed as Morocco face Nigeria, Senegal play Egypt
The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Africa’s traditional heavyweights left standing after a...


